Management and Supervision
Tools to Lead. Skills to Succeed.
Lansing Board of Water and Light
1232 Haco DriveRoom 117
Lansing, MI 48912-1610
United States
* Registration open until 4/6/26 at 5:00 PM (EDT)
Event Details
Management and Supervision
Build the foundation for effective leadership with this comprehensive introduction to management and supervision. This course equips current and emerging leaders with practical skills to confidently lead teams, communicate effectively, and navigate the challenges of today’s workforce.
Through a mix of discussion and real-world application, participants will explore key topics including leadership and management styles, group dynamics, coaching and mentoring, providing meaningful feedback, and fostering a positive organizational culture. Additional focus areas include facilitating productive meetings, managing projects, understanding human resources fundamentals, and leading teams through crisis situations with confidence and accountability.
Learners will:
- Gain awareness of their strengths and growth areas as a supervisor
- Understand the factors that influence supervisory effectiveness
- Learn practical strategies for delivering clear, constructive feedback
- Develop skills to plan and lead effective, engaging meetings
- Explore approaches for managing teams through challenging and crisis situations
This course is ideal for new and experienced supervisors looking to strengthen their leadership approach and drive team success.
Instructor: Michael Wagar, Operations Supervisor -Bay Area Water Treatment Plant
License Type: N/A
Course #: 3236
CECs: 0.7 Managerial DW CECs
Registration Fees:
Member: $165
Non-Member: $215
For More Information:
Instructor Bio: Mike Wagar started working in Water Treatment at the Bay Metropolitan Water Supply System in 2000 and moved to the Bay Area Water Treatment Plant in 2015 when the Bay Metro Plant was decommissioned. Mike has worked almost every position in treatment plants in the last 25 years and is currently the Operations Supervisor of the Bay Area Water Treatment Plant, a 17.4MGD Ultra Filtration Membrane Plant. Mike has an F1, S4 and is a huge supporter of public outreach and education about our Water/Waste Water Treatment Plants and Staff.