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Explore mentoring, internal talent development, and succession planning as part of an agency’s leadership responsibilities.
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From Dispatch to Supervisor: Making the Leap
Examine the transition from dispatcher to supervisor and the skills that help new leaders step into the role.
COURSE FOCUS
What this course explores.
- Transition to supervision
- Leadership responsibilities
- Professional development
Who should consider it?
Supervisors, training officers, agency leaders, and personnel preparing for greater responsibility.
Match the course to your role, agency procedures, and development goals. The course overview does not replace your agency’s training requirements.
PUT THE LEARNING TO WORK
Start with a useful question.
Where does transition to supervision show up in your team’s work, and what would you want someone to do differently after this course?
Suggested team discussion to support your training plan.
Give the course a clear follow-through.
Choose a relevant example from your agency, discuss the learning with a trainer, and agree on one practical next step. Use feedback or an observation to see how the knowledge carries into the work.
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Consider how experience can become a source of influence through modeling, mentoring, and supporting other people’s development.
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Develop your approach to supervision through leadership styles, problem-solving, counseling strategies, and an introduction to relevant federal laws.
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