PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Leaders in Training (L.I.T. Program) – (this program replaces the former Frontline Supervision certificate)
Leaders and supervisors play an integral role in the overall success of Florida State University by communicating organizational needs, providing guidance and support, identifying development needs, and managing relationships between staff and the organization.
This energy-packed, cohort-based experience, designed for staff & faculty, provides leadership development to employees over eight weeks of immersive and interactive training. Training is delivered in a blended-learning format with engaging in-person and online asynchronous activities (schedule shown below). If you have the desire to improve your leadership skills and build relationships with other like-minded people across campus, then you’re encouraged to complete an application .
Why Participate in L.I.T.?
- Gain a deeper understanding of the role and responsibilities of a leader/supervisor
- Learn and apply critical policies and procedures that are specific to Florida State University
- Develop a keen understanding of how the uniqueness of each employee impacts their work experience
- Identify key questions to ask employees to facilitate proactive developmental engagement
- Learn how to communicate clear expectations of behavior and results
- Provide clear, inspiring, legally defensible positive and constructive Feedback using the CAR (context, action, result) and CAR/AR (context, action, result, alternate action, alternate result) models
- Understand how to avoid the most common team problems, such as gossip, blaming, and perceptions of favoritism
L.I.T. PROGRAM SCHEDULE
| Week | Topic | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Two-Day Intensive Bootcamp (16 hours)
|
May 9-10 (In-Person) |
| 2 |
Learning Transfer Activities (2+ hours) |
May 15-19 |
| 3 |
Learning Transfer Activities (2+ hours) FSU Training Day: In-Person
|
May 22-26 (one day will be selected for the in-person FSU-specific training) May 24th |
| 4 |
Learning Transfer Activities (2+ hours) FSU Training: Asynchronous (1 hour)
|
May 29-June 2 |
| 5 |
Learning Transfer Activities (2+ hours) FSU Training: Asynchronous (1 hour)
|
June 5-9 |
| 6 |
Learning Transfer Activities (2+ hours) FSU Training: Asynchronous (1 hour)
|
June 12-16 |
| 7 | Learning Transfer Activities (2+ hours) Online Discussion Board and Video |
June 19-23 |
| 8 |
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Supervisors Implementation Lab & Digital Badge Awarded (In-Person) Various thought-provoking exercises, including multiple break-out sessions, will allow participants to share and brainstorm with their colleagues. In addition, just-in-time general training topics created as a result of the week six survey will be provided. |
June 26 (In-Person) |
* + sign used in the number of hours denoted additional time that the participant may choose for the application of knowledge in the workplace.
Dates: May 9-10, 2023
- Engage with cohort participants through in-person facilitation of multiple leadership development topics. Explore the list of topics here.
- You will write a letter to your manager after the Bootcamp that details lessons learned and asks for their support in implementing strategies.
Dates: May 15-June 23, 2023
- Engage with your program colleagues in weekly discussions, micro-learning videos from the facilitator, and asynchronous FSU procedure classes. This time is used to network with your colleagues and provide and gain insight from each other. It is an important part of the learning transfer process.
- Fundamentals of Discipline & Collective Bargaining Contract Administration
- Performance Management Training
- Family Medical Leave Act of 1993
- Staff Search Committee Training or Faculty Search Training (role dependent)
Short videos will be emailed to participants during this six-week timeframe to provide reminders and tips for implementing learned strategies.
There will be one in-person "FSU Day," currently planned for May 24th, 2023 (dates may change), to cover FSU-specific training topics.
- Topics Covered In-Person:
- Anti-Sexual Misconduct & Prevention Training for Supervisors
- ADA Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act
- EEO: Equal Opportunity & Compliance
Date: June 26, 2023
- The Implementation Lab is customized training based on participants’ responses during week six and is built-in to address the requested knowledge and skills of the cohort.
- You will engage in thought-provoking exercises and break-out sessions and share how you have utilized learned skills, and discuss any challenges encountered.
APPLICATION STEPS
APPLICATION UPDATE: Thank you to all who applied to the program. We doubled the number of applicants for this engaging program for this second cohort. Please continue to watch this website, our Continuous Improvement & Training LinkedIn page, and the FSU announcement regarding the next program dates and application information. Please feel free to reach out in advance with any questions. The application process moves quickly so you will want to be ready when it opens.
- Applicant
- Statement of interest to actively participate and complete the program
- Commitment to attend all training dates and complete asynchronous learning activities
- List of concepts you would be interested in and the knowledge you wish to gain from the program
- Manager
- Statement of why the manager believes the applicant will benefit from and excel in the program
- Commitment to support program attendance and completion of all activities
- List of concepts they want the applicant to gain from training
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Contact:
Michelle Baragona, Director
Continuous Improvement & Training
jbaragona@fsu.edu
850.645.6429
Training Center
training@fsu.edu
