Planning and Organizing for Supervisors

At the conclusion of this module you will be able to explain the process of setting goals and formulating plans and the importance of each. In addition, you will learn about various types of short and long term plans and policies and their impact on the job of a supervisor. Finally, you will be able to explain the purpose and process of project management and interpret and use key project management tools to improve planning. Lecture notes in PDF format are available in the RESOURCES section.

In this module you will learn how to solve problems and make decisions in a systematic, rational manner as well as the influence of intuition in the decision making process. You will further understand and be able to apply ethical standards to develop solutions that are best for both the organization and its stakeholders and society at large.

At the end of this module you will be able to explain the process and importance of organizing and its relationship to planning. You will further understand how the structure of an organization and its leadership affects the role of supervisors and their authority and responsibility in accomplishing departmental and organizational goals. You will also understand the challenges and benefits of working with groups and teams and how to make said interactions positive and productive.

In this module you will learn the importance of finding, recruiting, selecting and training the very best employees to further the accomplishment of organizational goals, and the very large part supervisors play in the process.