The MMHR Supervisory Leadership Development Program (SLDP) will once again be offered in a virtual format this spring. SLDP will be offered as six, two-hour sessions conducted via Zoom on Thursdays March 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 14, 28. All sessions will be held from 9-11 am. Instruction and learning will be held via large and small group discussions, lectures, interactive activities, and readings.

The program represents a collaboration of the MMHR, the Collins Center for Public Management at UMass Boston, and the Department of Workplace Learning and Development at UMass Amherst. The class-style program is open to any municipal staff or manager interested in developing or strengthening his or her management or supervisory skills. It is applicable to many municipal departments, such as administration, conservation, facilities, finance, human resources, public safety and public works.

The program will focus on skills and strategies for managing self, managing others, managing the work, and managing the system. Specifically, it will cover:

communication

 respectful workplace practices

 organizing, planning, and delegating

 coaching and performance management

 labor relations

 supervising in a unionized environment

Please note, each session will include independent prep work.

The class can accommodate up to 26 students, and the cost is $825. The registration deadline is February 24. Payment is due to MMHR, 3 Center Plaza, Suite 610, Boston, MA 02108. Refunds will be issued only upon written request for all cancellations received by February 22. After this date you will be obligated to pay, regardless of attendance.

We will be mailing course materials to all participants prior to the start of the first class. When registering, if you would like your materials to be mailed somewhere other than your work address, please send your mailing address to: Paul Papierski, [email protected].