Management Training

Carolina BEST: Blueprint for Engaged Supervision Training
Required training for supervisors
Every front-line supervisor of SHRA employees at the University will participate in this training. This training is offered by Organization and Professional Development and is part of being in compliance with the Chancellor’s expectations of the work environment at Carolina. The BEST program emphasizes practical and basic needs of all supervisors, allowing new supervisors the opportunity to reflect on the issues, functions and challenges involved in leadership roles and supporting their professional development.
ULEAD: University Leadership Education & Development
Organization & Professional Development offers the University Leadership Education and Development (ULEAD) program, an intense program for high-potential, high-performing UNC-Chapel Hill, NC Central University and General Administration managers.
Lead Well
The Organization and Professional Development team is launching Lead Well, a dynamic leadership development program tailored for managers at Carolina. Lead Well offers managers an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills through an in-depth examination of essential topics, including building trust and engagement, promoting employee development, creating a sense of belonging and psychological safety, managing change effectively, among others.
The program is bracketed by two instructor-led sessions, a variety of self-paced elearning courses, and practical discovery guides, all designed to assist managers in reflecting on their practices, addressing challenges, and implementing best practices for transformative leadership.
If you are interested in participating in Lead Well, please register via Carolina Talent or email rochelle_stojnic@unc.edu.
Suggested Courses for Managers & Supervisors
There are numerous courses available for new managers and supervisors, experienced managers and supervisors and individual contributors that would like to become a manager or supervisor. You can find a list of suggested courses in Supervisory/Management toggle on the Focus Areas webpage.
LinkedIn Learning also offers a wide variety of video-based learning opportunities on managerial and supervisory topics. Here you will find individual courses and entire curated learning paths, including Become a Manager, Transitioning from Manager to Leader and Building Trust.