Agricultural Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program: Managing Performance
Event Details
Date
November 12, 2021
Time
Asynchronous Online Class
Location
online
Host
Cornell Ag Workforce Development
Agricultural Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program: Managing Performance
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 12
REGISTRATION OPEN for MANAGING PERFORMANCE
November 16 - December 21
Full Course Description and Registration:
https://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/agricultural-supervisory-leadership-certificate-program/
Online course to help people lead and retain employees
Managing Performance: Understand motivation. Harness the power of performance feedback and coaching. Build clear and effective workplace communications. Set safety expectations. Conduct effective performance improvements.
Materials will release November 10, 2021 and live weekly Zoom discussions will be held from 3 to 4 PM EST each Tuesday from November 16 through December 21. Participation in the live sessions is highly encouraged and provides a valued opportunity for peer to peer learning and networking. Cost is $275 for the six-week course. REGISTRATION IS OPEN through November 12.
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Upcoming Events
Leading the Farm Team: Supervisory Skills for New Managers
April 14, 2026 : Session 1: Becoming a Supervisor
The transition from working alongside employees to supervising them can be challenging. This session explores the shift from individual contributor to supervisor and the mindset and skills needed to lead a team effectively. Participants will learn about the role of a supervisor, key leadership behaviors, and how to build trust and credibility with employees.
April 21, 2026 : Session 2: Improving Performance
This session will introduce the performance triad—clear expectations, training, and feedback—to support employee success. We will discuss practical communication strategies, how to give constructive feedback, and how supervisors can help employees improve their performance over time.
April 28, 2026 : Session 3: Managing Conflict
Supervisors are responsible for maintaining a professional and respectful workplace. This session covers some of the legal and ethical responsibilities of supervisors and the responsibilities managers have in addressing workplace concerns.
Participants will also explore common sources of workplace conflict, learn to recognize potential biases that can influence management decisions, and discuss practical approaches for addressing difficult situations and resolving conflicts at work.