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Effective Supervision of Scientists and the Technical Staff

Learn how to motivate staff for more creative output and participation, improve problem-solving abilities, and create a positive work atmosphere.

Registration Info

About the Course

This course will help technical managers improve their skills by teaching effective management techniques. Attendees will learn how to motivate staff for more creative output and participation, improve problem-solving abilities, and create a positive work atmosphere.

Key topics include:

Your role in managing the technical staff
Ground rules for the creative team
Proven management techniques
Strengthening interpersonal relationships
Developing your leadership style
How to deal with conflicts and personality clashes
Motivating the innovative professional
Vital management communication skills
Appraising professional performance
Managing time as a critical resource

Special Notes:

Registrants will need to purchase a copy of Action Tools for Effective Managers, by Gootnick and Gootnick in addition to their registration.

What You Will Learn

Learn the most effective management techniques available.
Motivate your staff for more creative output.
Improve your problem-solving abilities.
Encourage participation among staff members.
Establish a positive work atmosphere for maximum productivity.

Who Should Attend

Supervisors of scientists, engineers, and other technical staff members who want to strengthen their leadership skills.

Course Outline

Agenda
The Building Blocks of Successful Management

Planning and Organizing a Winning Creative Team Effort

Supporting Your Staff with Critical Resources

Communicating for High Performance and Morale

Motivating Professional Employees in a High Productivity Climate

The Impact of Feedback and Recognition on Performance

Understanding the Difference Between “Doing” and “Managing”

Empowering Employees for High Achievement

How to Manage Conflicts Assertively

Counseling Employees for Improved Results

Practical Techniques for Managing Time

Improving Your Leadership Effectiveness

Cultivating Initiative, Responsibility, and Commitment to Results

Dates, Locations, and Prices

Five for four! Register five people for one course, one person for five courses, or any combination in between and your fifth registration is free. The free registration will be the course of the lowest price. Please note: This discount cannot be combined with any other discount offered.

About the Instructor(s)

David E Gootnick

Managing Partner and Director, David Gootnick Associates

Dr. David E. Gootnick is Managing Partner and Director of DAVID GOOTNICK ASSOCIATES, a New York-based management consulting firm, specializing in leadership development of scientists and engineers within technical organizations.