Programming + Training
KABA Fundamentals of Supervision Series
Do you have employees making the transition to their first supervisory position or managers who want to sharpen their skills?
Sign them up for KABA’s Fundamentals of Supervision Series!
The Supervision Management series introduces participants to the concepts of management and the qualifications required to become an exemplary supervisor. All course instructors are certified, experienced managers that utilize case studies and encourage class participation. The classes are held in-person at KABA’s Training Center located in downtown Kenosha. It consists of three separate courses (or ‘series’ of classes) which meet for two hours per week for six weeks and focuses on the following:
Series 1 – Leading & Communicating
- The Leader’s Job
Personal excellence, aligning, conversing, collaborating - The Qualities of Leadership
Creativity, Coherence, Compassion, and Courage - Beyond “Don’t do that!”
Supervision communication that works - My Dysfunctional Work Family
How work behaviors mirror family dynamics and how to make peace - Onboard, Not Overboard
Introducing new employees with the least negative impact on safety, quality, and productivity - Fear No Review!
How to deliver formal and informal performance feedback
Time: 10:00 am – Noon
Location: KABA Training Center – 5500 6th Avenue, Suite 200, Kenosha
Cost: Members – $295 | Non-Members – $370
Series 2 – Doing the Right Things
- From Colleague to Boss
How to handle shifting relationships and create across the board respect - You Can’t Manage Time, You Can Manage Energy
Learn to manage energy, not time - Setting Goals for Better Teamwork
How to align, set, and follow through - The Ethical Supervisor
Morals, values, ethics, and laws - The Respectful Workplace
Avoiding harassment and discrimination - The Gorilla in the Room
Identifying and preventing the dangers of attentional bias
Dates: Fridays, September 25 – October 9, Wednesday, October 14*,
and Fridays, October 23 – 30, 2026
*Class on October 14 will be virtual
Time: 10:00 am – Noon
Location: KABA Training Center – 5500 6th Avenue, Suite 200, Kenosha
Cost: Members – $295 | Non-Members – $370
Series 3 – Different Employees, Different Needs
- It’s Not Your Parents’ Workforce
How to make the most of and make peace with a multigenerational team - The Power of Difference
How diverse people create stronger organizations - The Good News: We Can Fix It; The Bad News: We’d Better Fix It
How employee engagement has sunk to a historic low and what we can do about it - Finding, Keeping
A seminar in interviewing for desirable and retainable employees - Rethinking Conflict
Moving forward together - Change Leadership
Closing the gaps among our needs, wants, and realities
Dates: Fridays, November 6 – December 18, 2026
*No class on 11/27
Time: 10:00 am – Noon
Location: KABA Training Center – 5500 6th Avenue, Suite 200, Kenosha
Cost: Members – $295 | Non-Members – $370