Professional training course · LM-048
Supervisory Leadership Essentials
Supervisors lead frontline teams and translate plans into daily results. Many are promoted from technical roles without leadership training. This LLMI course covers the…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- £2,840Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Supervisors lead frontline teams and translate plans into daily results. Many are promoted from technical roles without leadership training.
This LLMI course covers the supervisor's role, planning and organising work, communication, motivating teams, delegation, performance management, handling conflict, safety and quality responsibilities and continuous improvement. Participants build a supervisory action plan.
Course Objectives
Understand the supervisor's role and responsibilities
Plan and organise team work
Communicate clearly with teams
Motivate and develop team members
Manage performance and conflict
Lead safety, quality and improvement
Target Audience
New and aspiring supervisors
Team leaders
Foremen and shift leaders
Technical specialists moving into supervision
Office supervisors
Frontline managers
Course Methodology
Practical sessions
Role plays
Case studies
Group discussions
Action planning
Course outline
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1Day 1: Supervisor Role
- From colleague to supervisor
- Responsibilities
- Leadership styles
- Authority
- Exercise: Role reflection
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2Day 2: Planning and Communication
- Planning work
- Briefings
- Instructions
- Listening
- Workshop: Team briefing
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3Day 3: Motivation and Delegation
- Motivation
- Recognition
- Delegation
- Development
- Role play: Delegation
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4Day 4: Performance and Conflict
- Setting expectations
- Feedback
- Underperformance
- Conflict
- Role play: Performance conversation
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5Day 5: Safety, Quality and Improvement
- Safety leadership
- Quality
- Problem solving
- Continuous improvement
- Capstone: Supervisory action plan
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Supervisory Leadership Essentials course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Supervisory Leadership Essentials course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Paris. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Paris, Rome, Geneva, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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