Supervising Across Difference

This 9-hour training over three separate sessions will offer core supervision principles to new managers who manage youth programs. The training will include an overview of the youth development approach, key roles and responsibilities of a supervisor, a framework for situational leadership, tools for managing conflict, and communication skills. In addition, the training will support supervisors and managers of all levels to supervise across difference. We will lead with an exploration of supervising across race, but other differences such as ability, age, class, education may be explored as well. Participants will explore their own aspects of identity, how they relate to power and privilege, and will apply these insights to supervision tools like active listening and power-sharing. We will also discuss how racism and other “isms” get in the way of being supportive and effective supervisors. Case studies will be used to explore common challenges faced in supervising across difference.