Supervisor Training with Dale Feinauer

Networking - 8:00-8:30

Program: 8:30-10:00

Summary:

Dale Feinauer received his Ph.D. in Labor and Human Resources from THE Ohio State University in 1983. He has been a Professor in The College of Business at The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh since 1983; teaching a wide variety of courses, (human resource management, strategy, change, family business) at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Dale has published thirteen articles and presented twenty-seven academic papers. He has engaged in consulting for over two hundred organizations in a variety of management areas including compensation system design. Dale has conducted over six hundred training seminars on five continents. Active in his community he has served on the boards of multiple not-for-profit, governmental and for profit organizations. Dale is a high energy facilitator who is known for helping groups find ways to collaboratively make good things happen. Dale was the Faculty Liaison to the WFBF for ten years and current is the Assistant Dean for graduate programs for the College of Business.

The supervisor training session is focused on equipping supervisors with essential leadership skills, emphasizing clear communication, effective team management, and performance oversight. Key topics included strategies for providing constructive feedback, setting SMART goals, and understanding diverse work styles. The training also covered compliance with employment laws, the importance of documentation, and fostering a safe, inclusive workplace. Participants engaged in role-playing and group discussions to apply their learning in real-world scenarios, leaving the session better prepared to manage their teams and contribute to a positive work environment.

This program has been pre-approved for 1.5 SHRM and HRCI credits.