Blue Ox Business Academy
Supervisor Advantage
A powerful program to develop the skills and confidence needed to manage high-performing teams.
A powerful program to develop the skills and confidence needed to manage high-performing teams.
Registration NOW OPEN for our 2025 Supervisor Advantage program!
Looking for a time-effective workshop to grow as a successful supervisor? Through two full days packed with tools and techniques, participants will learn the functional skills of effective management and supervision. This program is ideal for newly promoted supervisors as well as those looking to brush up their skills alongside other area businesses. Plus, we now offer a certification through Supervisor Advantage. It’s a great way to boost your resume. This year’s program will be facilitated by Bruce Miles of Big River Group in-person both days.
DON’T WAIT TO REGISTER! Cost is $825 per person and is limited to 32 Chamber members. Deadline to register is May 9th (or sooner if the class is filled), and fees include The Leader’s Window book, class materials, and lunch both days. Through the support of Anderson Brothers Construction, scholarships (25% discount) are available upon request to very small businesses and nonprofit organizations with fewer than 5 employees.
Paula Chapulis
Bruce Miles
Sessions held at Brainerd Lakes Chamber
Class size limited to first 32 registered
Cost to attend is $825 per person
Day #1
May 15, 2025 | 8-4PM
Morning: Leadership & Better Supervision of Employees
Leadership Traits & Styles, Supervising Diverse Teams & Former Peers, Management vs. Leadership
Afternoon: Interviewing & Developing High Performance Teams
Effective Recruiting, Interviewing, Supervision for Increased Accountability, Recognition & Retention Strategies
Day #2
May 20, 2025 | 8-4PM
Morning: Increasing Employee Engagement & Accountability
Employee Engagement, SMART Goals, Performance Reviews, Terminations
Afternoon: Reducing Conflict & Dealing with Difficult Employees
Team Building & Pitfalls, Diagnosing & Diffusing Conflict, Managing Difficult Employees, Course Capstones & Certificate Presentation
Take it from our graduates.
“It was the best training I’ve ever attended in my 12 years of being a supervisor. Thank you, Bruce!”
“We were able to learn new skills and apply them, while in sessions, to real-life situations and utilize the feedback of other leaders to help determine solutions.”
“I loved how Bruce would introduce a subject and then immediately jump to role play. That helped me cement it in my mind.”
