Supervisor Essentials 2026 - Session 2

Session 2

• June 17: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• June 18: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RUNG THREE

Navigating to the Next Level: Developing the Drive

Great employees grow from strong supervisor-team relationships. This rung helps participants build those relationships by exploring how to manage conflict, set goals, delegate effectively, motivate others and foster stronger teams.

Session 3

• Aug. 19: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Aug. 20: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RUNG FOUR

Climbing for Climate: Coaching for a Collaborative Culture

Leading is more than just supervising. Building a positive culture and increasing productivity come from coaching the right way and evaluating for positive change. Participants will learn the tools needed to deal with improvement, performance and discipline in ways that maintain and even build cohesion.

Session 4

• Oct. 14: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Oct. 15: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RUNG FIVE

Balancing the Build: Communicating Up, Sideways and Down

Building on the skills learned in previous sessions, participants will learn to utilize practical tools for setting expectations, managing and resolving conflict, and communicating with those not on their teams. The session culminates in a self-evaluation and proactive steps for sustaining future success.

Lodging is not included in the course fee. MRES has arranged discounted lodging for each session at the Homewood Suites hotel, right next to the MRES office:

Homewood Suites (by Hilton)
3620 W Avera Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone: 605-338-8585

Rates are $129 for a studio queen room. Taxes and fees are additional. To make your hotel reservations, please call the hotel directly and ask for the MRES block rate.

The hotel reservation deadlines are:

• June Session — May 26 Book your room now!

• Aug. Session — July 28 Book your room now!

• Oct. Session — (Booking info still to come.)