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Supervisor's Development Program (SDP)
 The Supervisor's Development Program (SDP) is offered for individuals who are currently supervising within state government. Participation is normally reserved for new and experienced supervisors, however individuals not currently supervising may be considered if vacancies exist. Individuals who are not currently supervising may wish to explore other catalog courses such as Stepping up to Supervision.

Please contact the Coordinator for further assistance or questions regarding SDP at matt.krauss@state.vt.us

Fall 2008 Semester
Seminar One - September 16 and 17, 2008
Effective Communication
Seminar Two - October 14 and 15, 2008
Enhancing Productivity
Seminar Three - November 4 and 5, 2008
Interviewing & Hiring and Managing your Time
Seminar Four - December 9,10 and 11, 2008
The Universe of Labor Relations
Situational Leadership
Individual Development Plan and Graduation
Cost - $300.00

Winter 2008 Semester
Seminar One - December 16 and 17, 2008
Effective Communication
Seminar Two - January 13 and 14, 2009
Enhancing Productivity
Seminar Three - February 10 and 11, 2009
Interviewing & Hiring and Managing your Time
Seminar Four - March 10, 11 and 12, 2009
The Universe of Labor Relations
Situational Leadership
Individual Development Plan and Graduation
Cost - $300.00

Spring 2009 Semester
Seminar One - March 17 and 18, 2009
Effective Communication
Seminar Two - April 14 and 15, 2009
Enhancing Productivity
Seminar Three - May 12 and 13, 2009
Interviewing & Hiring and Managing your Time
Seminar Four - June 9, 10 and 11, 2009
The Universe of Labor Relations
Situational Leadership
Individual Development Plan and Graduation
Cost - $300.00

A. SDP SEMINARS
Four seminars (2 consecutive days each except seminar 4 - three days), over a three-month period of time. Topic areas are listed above.

B. INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP)
Based on the result of a supervisory skills inventory, participants will design an Individual Development Plan (IDP) to supplement their classroom experience. The IDP will address a skill or knowledge base the participant has identified and wishes to develop within the SDP time frame.

C. TIME COMMITMENT
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day, for a total of nine days. Assignments due for each seminar will require approximately one hour per month. Work associated with the IDP will require 5 - 20 hours outside of class time, depending on the scope of the IDP.

D. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Attendance at all seminars, courses, and completion of the IDP. REGISTRATION: Submit a completed Registration Form as soon as the proper signatures have been obtained.

Course Code: 040044

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Contact Information
:: Matt Krauss
802 241-1120
matt.krauss@state.vt.us
:: The Summit
Center for State Employee Development

State Complex
Osgood Building,
Waterbury, Vermont

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