Advanced Supervision for the Government Professional

California's next generation of successful government supervisors will be individuals who can embrace and implement transformation and build cross-functional interagency relationships.

Advanced Supervision for the Government Professional challenges senior-level supervisors to supervise across generations, collaboratively solve problems, resolve conflict, foster a service culture mindset, and motivate individuals to engage in organizational change efforts. The program also addresses their role in key challenges such as workforce development and succession planning.

Through conversations and focus group meetings with top public service leaders, this program connects these key skills with visionary statewide interagency initiatives including the:

• HR Modernization Project
• Enterprise Leadership Council (ELC)
• Enterprise Process Advisory Committee (EPAC)
• 21st Century Project
• FI$Cal Project

Audience

Advanced Supervision for the Government Professional is a certificate program for senior-level supervisors with responsibility for staff, programs, and projects.

Participants represent the business and program branches of agencies or departments as well as the information technology programs. Enrollment is limited to candidates who have completed the mandatory 80-hour training for supervisors.

Delivery Model

Advanced Supervision for the Government Professional is a forward-thinking departure from traditional “day in a desk” training. Using individual development plans, group discussions, expert speakers, case studies, and participant-submitted projects, the classroom becomes an experiential laboratory in which senior-level supervisors address real world problems with realistic solutions.

Advanced Supervision for the Government Professional consists of eight required courses for a total of 56 hours of instruction and 5.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Cohort classes of no more than 25 participants create an opportunity to develop intra- and inter-departmental relationships, building networks that pave the way for collaboration beyond the scope of this experience.

Evaluation

Upon acceptance to Advanced Supervision for the Government Professional, participants are required to complete the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), which is based on "The Leadership Challenge" authored by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner.

Throughout the program, participants are evaluated through class discussions, experientail exercises and an individual project. Participants are expected to complete a project and report the findings at the end of the program.

Approximately six months after completion of Advanced Supervision for the Government Professional, participants are invited to participate in a post-training assessment process by completing a follow-up Leadership Practices Inventory and an online self-assessment to measure the effectiveness of the program.

Schedule

Course sessions meet from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Curriculum

Please select a course title to view complete course descriptions.

• Advanced Supervision Concepts (7 hours)
• Human Capital Essentials (7 hours)
• Human Capital Applications (7 hours)
• Organizational Change Foundations (7 hours)
• Organizational Change Applications (7 hours)
• Decision Making for Supervisors (7 hours)
• Advanced Supervisory Applications (7 hours)
• Advanced Supervisory Development (7 hours)

Speakers and Supporters

Guest Speakers

Distinguished public and private sector managers and supervisors make a significant contribution to the program by discussing their challenges and best practices. Guest speakers will include: members of the Portfolio Advisory Committee, Leadership for the Government alumni, and well-respected managers and supervisors from private industry.

Advisory Partners

The College of Continuing Education wishes to thank the dedicated public servants who invest their time and energy to ensure the professional merit and applicability of this program.

Commitment

The $2,939 program fee includes

• 56 hours of instruction
• 5.6 continuing education units
• Course materials
• Pre- and post-program Leadership Practices Inventory assessments
• Continental breakfast and snacks for each classroom day
• Graduation celebration with sponsors
• Certificate of Completion

There are no provisions for auditing this program at this time.

Application Process

To apply for Advanced Supervision for the Government Professional, complete the online application form here. Completion of the mandatory 80-hour training for supervisors is a requirement for this program.

While there are only 25 seats available in each cohort, the college does not limit the number of applications submitted by an individual organization. Candidates not accepted upon first application may be considered for future cohorts. Applications are reviewed by committee and applicants will be notified of their acceptance.

Application Deadline: The college accepts applications each year between July 1 and September 30.

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