The Buddy-to-Boss training emphasizes the skills needed for the supervisor when taking over an established team or department. Included in the one day program is information on the following: Increase credibility as leaders, create an environment where people/ideas thrive, motivate employees, create a powerful environment of trust, enforce rules fairly for everyone, leading by example, master the challenges placed by the employees/friends you lead.

The program is part of Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s (TVPPA) Certified Power Supervisor (CPSv) program.

Certified Power Supervisor (CPSv): TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.

Courses to Complete to Earn CPSv Certificate:

1. Buddy-to-Boss with Succession Planning
2. Fundamental Supervisory Skills
3. Goal Setting and Planning
4. Interpersonal Supervisory Skills I
5. Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers
6. Interpersonal Supervisory Skills II
7. Interpersonal Supervisory Skills III
8. Bridging the Generation Gap
9. Making Performance Appraisals Matter

Participants may complete the course as a standalone course outside of pursuing CPSv certification.

Morning snacks and lunch will be provided.

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