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We believe that the best training starts on the ground -- that the job dictates the training needs.
The SDI began with that foundation. Developed by a group of Chicago area manufacturers in 1984, the program has graduated over 6,000 supervisors. |
Skills, not theories.
Grounded in solid, pragmatic experience, the SDI sequence focuses on skills that employees can take back to the job immediately, to make immediate differences in getting the job done. Practical application of skills is part of the process -- with participants regularly reporting on-the-job results in the classroom as the training progresses. It is an interactive, skill-building experience.
Hands-on and interactive.
The program is not lecture-based. It is a collaborative, adult learning environment, with heavy emphasis on peer learning and participation in hands-on exercises. Participants' real, on-the-job, situations are used throughout the program as a basis for instruction.
Who are the instructors?
NIBA training professionals are experienced facilitators selected for their knowledge of management skills and, in particular, for their ability to involve participants and generate
enthusiasm and commitment to the training.
They have long experience with the SDI program, and have worked closely with senior management at area companies in developing customized, on-site programs.
Who should attend?
Anyone who directly supervises the work of others. This includes newly appointed supervisors and experienced participants who have carried supervisory responsibility for years.
Many companies send people targeted for promotion, and more than a few managers of supervisory staff have attended. The program has been condensed and offered to senior management levels -- both as an information tool (to understand what their employees are learning) and to sharpen their own management skills.
What are the goals?
Simple. The program seeks to build leadership and increase productivity.
The first step to getting the job done is to motivate other people to get their jobs done. We never lose sight of the ends--to make Northern Illinois businesses more productive.
What do graduates get?
Apart from a new perspective and a comprehensive knowledge of supervisory techniques--what works and what doesn't -- all graduates are awarded a Professional Master Supervisory Certificate that carries CEU credits and a comprehensive workbook that can be used as a reference on the job.
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PROGRAM OUTLINE
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Course I: Developing People Skills
 Skill Assessment and The Role of the Supervisor
Situational Leadership
Increasing Employee Motivation and Productivity
Effective Communication Techniques
Conflict Resolution
Coaching and Action-Planning
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Course II: Developing Performance Management Skills ===================================
Skill Assessment and Understanding the Performance Management Model
Employee Selection Techniques
Setting Goals and Managing Time
Effective Delegation Practices
Conducting Effective Performance Reviews and Managing Breakdowns
Conducting Productive Meetings and Action-Planning
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Course III: Developing Leadership Skills ===================================
Skill Assessment and Effective Leadership Practices
Taking Charge of Change
Valuing Workforce Diversity
Using the Team Approach
Understanding the Stages of Team Development
Team Building through Leadership Practices
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FORMAT AND TIMES
Each course is scheduled to meet for half-day sessions, once a week for six weeks.
A.M. Sessions 8:30 - 12:00 Noon are designed for plant and warehouse supervisors, foreman and group leaders
P.M. Sessions 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. are designed for office professional and technical supervisors
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FEES
$495 per course, per person, NIBA member
$595 per course, per person, Non-member
Fee includes registration, instruction, reference manual, refreshments and a Certificate of Completion
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CLASS SIZE
Class size is restricted to 20. ==================================================
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LOCATIONS
SDI courses are taught in NIBA's Palatine learning center -- designed specifically for
corporate training needs. In addition, courses are periodically offered in locations on
the North Side of Chicago and in other suburban areas for member convenience.
Finally, the program is available on-site, and can be re-configured for your company's needs -- in both content and schedule.
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Since its introduction in 1984, the SDI program has graduated over 6,000 supervisors from hundreds of Northern Illinois companies.
Among them are:
Rexam Medical Packaging
Cirqon Technologies
Videojet
Solo Cup
A.B. Dick Company
Edward Hines Lumber Co.
Cole Parmer Instrument Company
U.S. Robotics
Zebra Technologies
Quill Corporation
Rotary International
Carter-Hoffmann Corporation
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Cherry Electrical Products
LoDan Electronics, Inc.
S & C Electric Company
Cloud Corporation
Switchcraft, Inc.
The Argus Press
Fluid Power Systems
Bank of Northern Illinois
Chicago Cutlery, Inc.
Squire-Cogswell Company
CDW Computer Centers, Inc.
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HAVE IT YOUR WAY
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On-site, Customized Supervisory Training
Two out of three NIBA members are choosing to have the SDI brought to them -- taught on-site at their facility, with a curriculum that's custom-made to meet their needs.
NIBA trainers meet with senior management to develop a program that uses company materials and focuses on company issues.
Take advantage of this option to ensure that the training your employees receive fits them... and that it meets your needs, from the selection of topics to the format, schedule, location and costs.
Don't take our word for it.
We'll be happy to put you in touch with some satisfied users, members who can tell you about their experience with the SDI program. Give us a call. We can even arrange to have you sit in on a class or two, to meet some of the facilitators and get an up-close, personal look at what we can do.
NIBA...it's like having your own training department.
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