Fundamental Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Front-Line Managers

Tackle any challenge on the fly.

Being an effective supervisor or front-line manager means understanding your employees and what drives their motivation and productivity—but that’s easier said than done. In this 3-day leadership program, you’ll receive practical tools and training to coach and motivate staff with a hands-on approach, effectively managing conflicts and becoming an outstanding leader.

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Fees: $3,250
Length: 3 days of study
Next Session: April 27, 2026 to
April 29, 2026
  • Location:
  • Online
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Fundamental Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Front-Line Managers

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Inspire Your Team With Active Leadership

Unlike other leadership roles, supervisors and front-line managers work right alongside their teams to guide and direct them in a timely manner.

Our specialized leadership training program equips supervisors and front-line managers with a set of applied leadership skills to tackle everyday tasks and challenges. Improve your team’s productivity and boost morale with new coaching methods. Learn effective delegation and communication techniques to provide constructive, ethical feedback.

From training new employees to coaching existing ones, you’ll discover new ways to motivate teams and improve performance. You’ll discuss issues, practice new skills and participate in realistic team simulations so you can apply them directly to your role.

This program is ideal for aspiring and current supervisors and team performance managers, including positions like department supervisors in business and government, office managers and business administrators, team leaders and regional supervisors, plant and production managers and front-line managers, and specialists in human resources, organizational training and industrial relations.

Program Overview

  • Engage in thoughtful introspection to understand your leadership style, evaluate its impact on team dynamics, and identify opportunities for personal growth and development.

  • Explore the essential strategies and behaviors required to effectively lead and motivate others, fostering trust and collaboration within your team.

  • Build on leadership fundamentals by mastering advanced skills in team dynamics, coaching, and empowering your team to achieve peak performance.

  • Spring 2026

    Day 1 to Day 3

    Course Dates Time
    Fundamental Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Front-Line Managers 4/27/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Module 1: Leading Self

    Course Dates Time
    Leading People I 4/28/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Module 2: Leading People I

    Course Dates Time
    Leading People II 4/29/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Get Training in Marketable Skills

Communication Skills
Relationship Building
Time Management
Leadership Skills
Organizational Skills
Collaboration Skills

Who Will Benefit

Aspiring Leaders

Prepare for your next team leadership role with a hands-on program that offers specialized skill sets in front-line management.

Front-Line Managers

Current floor supervisors, front-line managers and on-the-ground team leaders will develop new tools and techniques to boost staff productivity and advance their careers.

4 Reasons to Enrol

Amazing Education for Busy Professionals

This intensive 3-day program offers aspiring and mid-career leaders the chance to ground themselves in strong leadership strategies without a big time commitment.

Stand Out from the Crowd

Develop leadership skills unique to front-line supervisors and tackle everyday challenges with ease.

Learn from the Pros

Train with top-rated Schulich ExecEd instructors that are consistently ranked among the world’s best.

Earn Higher Pay

Schulich ExecEd students gain the confidence, skills and perspective to attain better roles, launch new ventures, and lead their teams to new heights.

What Difference Will You Make?

“This program truly inspired me, and also adequately prepared me to be a more effective leader. With the wealth of information provided, I was impressed by how well it was prepared and presented in the time available.”

- R. Halko Supervisor GIS, Powerstream Inc.

“Eye-opening – will put more focus on the type of leader I am and how I affect others in the organization.”

- D. Vanderheyden Logistics Manager, Tirecraft Ontario Inc.

Faculty

Stephen Friedman,
MA Psych

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Tatiana Astray,
PhD

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What You Get

After completing Fundamental Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Front-Line Managers, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the #1 business school in Canada that employers will recognize.

As more and more companies look for candidates with specific skills, this badge on your CV will be a credible assurance of your achievements and expertise, allowing the right roles to find you faster.

Foundational Badge

Signifies that you’ve gained information and insight into new skills.

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