The NASA supervisor is at the front line of managing the agency's most critical resource--its employees. This course is designed to assist supervisors by providing training on basic human resources management skills that most will need on a daily basis. It will provide the fundamental tools needed to recruit a skilled workforce, to align and motivate those individual for a common purpose, and to administer the variety of personnel programs and systems required to manage their workforce successfully. The topics include:

• The leadership foundation
• Managing the organization through position management and classification
• Building and managing a diverse workforce including internal and external hiring and associated flexibilities
• Employee relations including performance and conduct, and disciplinary and adverse actions
• Labor relations and supervisory responsibilities related to unions
• Recognition and award options
• Talent management including learning plans and coaching
• Performance Management
• Diffusing Conflict (will include module on workplace violence)
• EEO responsibilities.

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Who Should Attend
Individuals who are first line supervisors within two years of being appointed to the supervisory position; or, individuals who actively supervise staff looking for refresher training on human resources related topics.

Length of Course
5.5 days - Sunday evening through noon Friday.

Location
Wallops Flight Facility

Travel information
Meals and lodging provided; travel cost paid for by your Center.