R477-10-5. Supervisor Training

(1) Each supervisor shall complete supervisor training: (a) within six months of appointment to a supervisory position; and (b) at least annually thereafter. (2) Management shall evaluate a supervisor's training completion and effective use of training information and principles in any evaluation of a supervisor's job performance. (3) Management shall utilize supervisor training provided by or approved by DHRM which includes: (a) effective employee management and evaluation methods based on the performance management system described in Section R477-10-1; (b) instruction to improve supervisor and employee communications; (c) best practices for recognizing and retaining high-performing employees; (d) best practices for addressing poor-performing employees; and (e) any other information and principles identified by the division to improve management or organizational effectiveness.