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SUMMARY:Blue Ox Business Academy - 2025 Supervisor Advantage
DESCRIPTION:A POWERFUL program to develop the skills and confidence needed to manage high-performing teams. RECEIVE A CERTIFICATION NOW!\nLooking for a time-effective workshop to grow as a successful supervisor? Through two full days packed with tools and techniques\, participants will learn the functional skills of effective management and supervision. This program is ideal for newly promoted supervisors as well as those looking to brush up their skills alongside other area businesses. Plus\, we now offer a certification through Supervisor Advantage. It's a great way to boost your resume. This year's program will be facilitated by Bruce Miles of Big River Group in-person both days.DON'T WAIT TO REGISTER! Cost is $825 per person and is limited to 32 Chamber members. Deadline to register is May 13th (or sooner if the class is filled)\, and fees include The Leader's Window book\, class materials\, and lunch both days. Through the support of Anderson Brothers Construction\, scholarships (25% discount) are available upon request to very small businesses and nonprofit organizations with fewer than 5 employees.WHO SHOULD ATTENDBusiness owners\, leaders & managersNewly promoted supervisorsThose pursuing new ideas & techniques\n\n\nDAY 1: MAY 15\, 8AM 4PMMorning: Leadership & Better Supervision of Employees\nLeadership Traits & Styles\, Supervising Diverse Teams & Former Peers\, Management vs. LeadershipAfternoon: Interviewing & Developing High Performance Teams\nEffective Recruiting\, Interviewing\, Supervision for Increased Accountability\, Recognition & Retention Strategies\nDAY 2: MAY 20\, 8AM 4PMMorning: Increasing Employee Engagement & Accountability\nEmployee Engagement\, SMART Goals\, Performance Reviews\, Terminations\n\nAfternoon: Reducing Conflict & Dealing with Difficult Employees\nTeam Building & Pitfalls\, Diagnosing & Diffusing Conflict\, Managing Difficult Employees\, Course Capstones & Certificate Presentation\n\n\nUNLEASH YOUR TALENT\nCost to attend is $825 per person for two full days. Deadline to register is May 13\, 2025 or sooner (class size limited to 32). Pay with credit card or invoice. \n\nSCHOLARSHIPS\nA 25% discount is available to small businesses (2-5 employees) and non-profits with financial limitations. Just ask.\n\nCOMMITMENT\nIndividuals are required to attend both full days. Applicants need to review their schedules to make sure that they can attend all of the sessions prior to applying.CERTIFICATION\nYou will now receive a CERTIFICATION for Supervisor Advantage. Attendance and review of material is a required part of the certification process. \n\nAPPLICATION PROCESS\nClick "Register" to complete the application process by May 13\, 2025. Send questions to Paula Chapulis at BlueOx@BrainerdLakesChamber.com. Class size is limited to the first 32 registrations received. The program will fill quickly\, so don't delay.\n\nTAKE IT FROM OUR GRADUATES"It was the best training I've ever attended in my 12 years of being a supervisor! Thank you Bruce!""I loved how Bruce would introduce a subject and then immediately jump to role play. That helped me cement it in my mind.""We were able to learn new skills and apply them while in session to real-life situations and utilize the feedback of other leaders to help determine solutions."\nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nDr. Bruce Miles is the owner & CEO of the Big River Group. He has also been an Assistant Professor & taught Graduate & Doctoral coursework in the areas of leadership\, research\, planning\, finance & personnel. He is a national-level presenter and trainer in the areas of strategic planning\, organizational improvement\, organizational conflict & difficult employees.\n\n\nABOUT THE BLUE OX BUSINESS ACADEMY\nWith support from Anderson Brothers Construction\, the Blue Ox Business Academy delivers local\, affordable\, and high-quality training that strengthens our community by helping businesses succeed. By investing in yourself or your employees\, you achieve the highest possible returns in enhanced skills\, confidence\, and job satisfaction. Blue Ox trainers are professional presenters with engaging personalities and real-world experience. Participants make great peer connections and leave with tools and ideas to immediately put into action.\n\n\n\nQUESTIONS?\nAny questions about the program or application process can be directed to Paula Chapulis at BlueOx@BrainerdLakesChamber.com or 218-822-7113.
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A POWERFUL program to develop the skills and confidence needed to manage high-performing teams. RECEIVE A CERTIFICATION NOW!
Looking for a time-effective workshop to grow as a successful supervisor? \;Through two full days packed with tools and techniques\, participants will learn the functional skills of effective management and supervision. This program is ideal for newly promoted supervisors as well as those looking to brush up their skills alongside other area businesses. Plus\, we now offer a certification through Supervisor Advantage. It'\;s a great way to boost your resume. This year'\;s program will be facilitated by Bruce Miles of Big River Group in-person both days.
DON&rsquo\;T WAIT TO REGISTER! Cost is $825 per person and is limited to 32 Chamber members. Deadline to register is May 13th (or sooner if the class is filled)\, and fees include The Leader&rsquo\;s Window book\, class materials\, and lunch both days. Through the support of Anderson Brothers Construction\, scholarships (25% discount) are available upon request to very small businesses and nonprofit organizations with fewer than 5 employees.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Business owners\, leaders &\; managers
- Newly promoted supervisors
- Those pursuing new ideas &\; techniques
DAY 1: MAY 15\, 8AM &ndash\; 4PM
Morning: Leadership &\; Better Supervision of Employees
Leadership Traits &\; Styles\, Supervising Diverse Teams &\; Former Peers\, Management vs. Leadership
Afternoon: Interviewing &\; Developing High Performance Teams
Effective Recruiting\, Interviewing\, Supervision for Increased Accountability\, Recognition &\; Retention Strategies
DAY 2: MAY 20\, 8AM &ndash\; 4PM
Morning: Increasing Employee Engagement &\; Accountability
Employee Engagement\, SMART Goals\, Performance Reviews\, Terminations
Afternoon: Reducing Conflict &\; Dealing with Difficult Employees
Team Building &\; Pitfalls\, Diagnosing &\; Diffusing Conflict\, Managing Difficult Employees\, Course Capstones &\; Certificate Presentation
UNLEASH YOUR TALENT
Cost to attend is $825 per person for two full days. Deadline to register is May 13\, 2025 or sooner (class size limited to 32). Pay with credit card or invoice. \;
SCHOLARSHIPS
A 25% discount is available to small businesses (2-5 employees) and non-profits with financial limitations. Just ask.
COMMITMENT
Individuals are required to attend both full days. Applicants need to review their schedules to make sure that they can attend all of the sessions prior to applying.
CERTIFICATION
You will now receive a CERTIFICATION for Supervisor Advantage. \;Attendance and review of material is a required part of the certification process. \;
APPLICATION PROCESS
Click "\;Register"\; to complete the application process by May 13\, 2025. Send questions to Paula Chapulis at \;BlueOx@BrainerdLakesChamber.com. Class size is limited to the first 32 registrations received. The program will fill quickly\, so don'\;t delay.
TAKE IT FROM OUR GRADUATES
- "\;It was the best training I'\;ve ever attended in my 12 years of being a supervisor! Thank you Bruce!"\;
- "\;I loved how Bruce would introduce a subject and then immediately jump to role play. That helped me cement it in my mind."\;
- "\;We were able to learn new skills and apply them while in session to real-life situations and utilize the feedback of other leaders to help determine solutions."\;
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Bruce Miles is the owner &\; CEO of the \;Big River Group. He has also been an Assistant Professor &\; taught Graduate &\; Doctoral coursework in the areas of leadership\, research\, planning\, finance &\; personnel. He is a national-level presenter and trainer in the areas of strategic planning\, organizational improvement\, organizational conflict &\; difficult employees.
ABOUT THE BLUE OX BUSINESS ACADEMY
With support from Anderson Brothers Construction\, the Blue Ox Business Academy delivers local\, affordable\, and high-quality training that strengthens our community by helping businesses succeed. \;By investing in yourself or your employees\, you achieve the highest possible returns in enhanced skills\, confidence\, and job satisfaction. Blue Ox trainers are professional presenters with engaging personalities and real-world experience. Participants make great peer connections and leave with tools and ideas to immediately put into action.
QUESTIONS?
Any questions about the program or application process can be directed to Paula Chapulis at \;BlueOx@BrainerdLakesChamber.com \;or 218-822-7113.
LOCATION:224 W. Washington St. Brainerd MN 56401
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