The Southern California Local Government Supervisory
About the Program

The Southern California Local Government Supervisory Program at Cal Poly Pomona College of Professional and Global Education is designed to equip current and aspiring supervisors with essential skills in leadership, coaching, vision planning, motivation, delegation, and conflict resolution. Participants will explore practical supervisory tools, leadership models, and real-world workplace scenarios to strengthen their effectiveness in managing people and teams. The course emphasizes interactive learning through presentations, worksheets, group discussions, and applied exercises.
Participants who successfully attend all sessions will be awarded a Local Government Supervisory Certificate, issued by Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE).
At a Glance
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Registration Opens July 1st
What You Will Learn
- Develop effective supervisory and leadership skills for public-sector environments
- Improve communication techniques with employees, peers, and management
- Learn strategies for coaching, mentoring, and motivating employees
- Strengthen conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
- Understand how to delegate responsibilities and manage team performance effectively
- Build productive and collaborative workplace environments
- Enhance decision-making and organizational leadership skills
- Learn approaches for managing workplace challenges and difficult conversations
- Promote accountability, professionalism, and employee engagement
- Gain practical tools to support organizational goals and improve team effectiveness
Who Should Enroll
- Current supervisors and team leads in local government agencies
- Emerging leaders preparing for supervisory responsibilities
- Public-sector employees seeking to strengthen leadership and communication skills
- Managers responsible for employee performance, coaching, and team development
- Administrative and operations staff transitioning into leadership roles
- Professionals interested in improving workplace collaboration and organizational effectiveness
- Individuals seeking practical tools for managing teams, conflict resolution, and employee engagement in government organizations
Program Outline
- Leadership Role of the Supervisor
- Managing Teams & Strategic Planning
- Delegation & Conflict Resolution & Team-Building