Take your management skills up a notch.

Learn how to hold better meetings, share decision-making, and increase collaboration and accountability.

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Sharing power benefits employees, managers, and, ultimately, the organization.

Supervising with a shared power approach creates capacity and space to better serve our communities. In this training, new and seasoned supervisors will learn...

  • How to understand power in the management role

  • How to share decision-making and authority with employees while concurrently providing clear expectations and support

  • How to strengthen relationships with employees by helping them identify their expertise, problem solve, and build leadership skills

  • How to manage a team with an equity lens

What You Can Expect

from the Shared Power in Supervision Training

  • Time Investment

    Engage in 4 hours of live, interactive, and informative group training with Mia and JoLyn!

  • Discussion

    Share and learn new ideas for engaging and supporting the people on your team.

  • Templates and Resources

    Get 1-year access to an online portal with presentation slides, sample meeting agendas, and more.

  • Gift Book

    Receive a book in the mail that will help you continue to build skills in sharing power as a supervisor!

  • Access to virtual office hours

    Ask questions and share updates in Zoom office hours weeks after the training.

Meet Your Instructors!

Instructor | Facilitator

Mia Henry

Mia Henry (she | her) is a nationally-recognized trainer, facilitator, and leadership coach. She is the CEO of Freedom Lifted, a firm that provides trainings for nonprofits and public libraries grounded in justice and equity. Previously, Mia was the founding director of the Chicago Freedom School and the executive director of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership. She has degrees from Rutgers University and the University of Pennsylvania, as well as knowledge passed down from elders and ancestors and gifted through collaborative relationships with communities across the US.

Neighborhood Services Manager

JoLyn Reisdorf

JoLyn Reisdorf (she | her) is the Neighborhood Services Manager at Tacoma Public Library. She has worked in libraries since 2006, serving as a neighborhood services manager for three years. JoLyn has been consciously working on a shared leadership approach with her team since 2021 and documenting the results. She recently presented on this topic at the Back in Circulation Conference at the University of Madison School of Information in October 2024.

FAQ's

Things to know about the Shared Power in Supervision Training

  • Who should attend this training?

    Ideal participants are nonprofit and public library staff who want to strengthen their relationships with direct reports. This includes those who are new to management roles and seasoned management staff. Participants should have fewer than 10 direct reports.

  • How much does the training cost?

    The fee for the training is $495/person. If you would like training for 20+ or more, please contact us.

  • What is the format and duration of the training?

    The training is delivered virtually via Zoom. It takes place for a total of 4 hours (including breaks).

  • When will the training be offered?

    The four dates the training will be offered in Spring 2025 are: Thursday, February 27, Wednesday, March 26, Thursday, April 17, and Wednesday, May 21. More dates may be added in the fall.

  • What are the exact times of the training?

    9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST/ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm MST/ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm CST/ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

  • What does the training include?

    The training includes approximately 3.5 hours of instruction and small group planning time (4 hours including breaks). Participants also receive 1-year access to an online portal with presentation slides and sample meeting agendas. They will also receive a gift mailed to them and may opt to attend office hours for more personal and informal support.

  • What happens if I register, but cannot attend?

    If you are not able to attend on the date you selected, you can request to attend on a different date or transfer your registration to another person. We do not offer refunds for registration (unless the event is cancelled).

Exclusive Content for Participants!

The supplemental online course includes...

  • 1

    Welcome Managers!

    • A message from Mia and JoLyn

    • Get ready to take action!

    • Template: Your Shared Power in Supervision Action Plan
  • 2

    Part 1: The Role of Manager, Our Power Choices, and Shared Decision Making

    • Discussion: What resources can we offer staff?

    • Discussion: How do we better center staff?

    • Discussion: How do we create space for feedback and making mistakes?

    • Resource: JoLyn's Shared Decision-Making Chart
  • 3

    Part 2: Accountability and the Expectation of Collaboration

    • Resource: Culture Statement from Tacoma Public Library

    • Resource: 8 Ways to Show Gratitude to Your Team

    • Resource: Guide to Respectful Conversations

    • Resource: Mastering Challenging Conversations: A Manager's Guide to Handling Employee Pushback

    • Workbook: Turning Towards Each Other: A Conflict Workbook
  • 4

    Part 3: Meetings and Communications

    • Workbook: Standards in Supervision

    • Template 1: One-on-One Supervision Meeting Agenda

    • Template 2: Development/Check-In Questions

    • Template 3: Team Meeting Agenda (from Mia)

    • Template 4: Team Meeting Agenda (from JoLyn)
  • 5

    Scenarios for Libraries

    • Library Scenario 1: Swifty Doesn't Want BusyBee's Help

    • Library Scenario 2: Barack is DONE with Hillary

    • Library Scenario 3: Negative Novak

    • Library Scenario 4: Mario and Luigi’s Party Train

    • Library Scenario 5: Herding Cats

    • Library Scenario 6: Your Own Worst Enemy

    • Library Scenario 7: The Band is Upset

    • Library Scenario 8: Blue Ivy Doesn't Trust Herself

    • Library Scenario 9: Lilo and Stitch Need Answers
  • 6

    Scenarios for Nonprofits

    • Nonprofit Scenario 1: Swifty Doesn't Want BusyBee's Help

    • Nonprofit Scenario 2: Barack is DONE with Hillary

    • Nonprofit Scenario 3: Negative Novak

    • Nonprofit Scenario 4: Mario and Luigi’s Party Train

    • Nonprofit Scenario 5: Herding Cats

    • Nonprofit Scenario 6: Your Own Worst Enemy

    • Nonprofit Scenario 7: The Band is Upset

    • Nonprofit Scenario 8: Blue Ivy Doesn't Trust Herself

    • Nonprofit Scenario 9: Lilo and Stitch Need Answers
  • 7

    Training Session Slides and Recordings

    • Video Recording: 4/17/25 Training Session

    • Slides: 4/17/25 Training Session

    • Video Recording: 3/26/25 Training Session

    • Slides: 3/26/25 Training Session

    • Video Recording: 2/27/25 Training Session

    • Slides: 2/27/25 Training Session
  • 8

    Resources and Next steps

    • RESOURCE LIST: Shared Power in Supervision

    • What's Next?

Bonus Gift!

For All Training Participants

Everyone attending Shared Power in Supervision will receive a copy of the book: Leading for Justice: Supervision, HR, and Culture by Rita Sever.
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