CCALAC Leadership Training Series: Developing New Managers & Supervisors

CCALAC is proud to announce a CCALAC Leadership Training Series: Leading into the Future for health center professionals. The 3-session training intends to equip community health center staff with the skills necessary to seek professional advancement. Or, affirm existing skills that support daily operations within your organization. Registrants can attend one session or all three.

Who Should Attend: Health Center staff advancing their careers as Managers, Directors, and Executive Leaders. 

Session 2: Developing New Managers & Supervisors

November 21, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Virtual

Stepping into management can feel a little like learning to ride a bike—exciting, wobbly at times, and way easier with the right guidance. This training session is designed to help new managers and supervisors build confidence, sharpen their leadership skills, and create positive momentum with their teams. We’ll skip the boring textbook approach and instead dive into the real-world challenges you’ll face—like navigating tough conversations, motivating people when energy is low, and discovering your own leadership style that feels natural instead of forced.
In this training, you’ll gain practical tools you can put to work right away—communication strategies that actually connect with today’s teams, confidence to handle tricky situations without second-guessing yourself, and a simple roadmap for building trust, accountability, and results. Leading people is one of the most rewarding (and sometimes challenging) jobs you’ll take on—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we’ll make the leap from “new boss” to inspiring leader—and have some fun along the way. 

Learning Objectives 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Effectively use delegation as a motivational tool to develop team members
• Communicate and set clear goals and expectations to drive performance and accountability.
• Gain confidence in handling tough conversations with tact and empathy.
• Develop the ability to give feedback that is constructive, balanced, and encourages growth.
• Foster trust and credibility with your team through transparency, consistency, and integrity.
• Enhance your ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and assertively with team members and stakeholders.
• Learn how to identify, address, and resolve conflicts within your team to maintain a positive work environment.
• Explore different leadership styles and learn when to apply each for optimal team performance.

Presented by Kelli Vrla, CSP, Founder of Engage YOUniversity.