The Supervisor and Manager Development Program (SMDP) is a flexible, co-op-specific education program focused on strengthening the leadership skills, knowledge and abilities needed to hire, develop and lead others, manage performance, communicate effectively and make decisions. The goal of this program is to equip co-op supervisors and managers with tools and resources to successfully lead and engage high-performing teams in support of the four mission-critical areas of safety, member satisfaction, reliability and cost control.

The courses that are a part of this program address the knowledge and skills needed by co-op staff who supervise others, including:

• Hiring and developing others
  

• Managing individual and team performance
  

• Coaching and giving feedback
  

• Individual and team communication
  

• Workplace and employment law
  

• Leading and managing change
  

This program is intended for co-op staff with leadership responsibilities ranging from key contributors considering a supervisory role, to new and experienced supervisors and mid-level managers. Regardless of where you are in your co-op’s supervisor and manager hierarchy, this program offers a learning plan just for you.

Drawn from the Electric Cooperative Employee Competencies, our Leadership Skills Assessment was designed to help you understand which of NRECA's supervisory, management and leadership courses and events may be most appropriate for you. Learn more.

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