When
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM PDT
Where
The Nonprofit Partnership
4900 E. Conant Street, Building O2
Long Beach, California
90808
Event Registration
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Member Rate (7/10/26) | $140 |
| Early Bird Regular Rate (7/10/26) | $190 |
| TNP Member Rate | $160 |
| Regular Rate | $215 |
| LACDAC Grantee (No Payment Due--Please Select Payment Method "Cash") | $215 |
Event Details
Supervision for Success: Leading Teams
Wednesday, August 5th; 9am-4pm
Want to maximize your leadership skills? Looking to fine tune your supervision abilities? Join us and elevate your leadership skill to new heights!
Designed to empower leaders, this interactive workshop will provide you with invaluable tools and strategies to not only manage your diverse team but to also ensure the successful completion of critical tasks. Discover the art of motivating your team, igniting their passion and drive for excellence! Learn the fine art of delegation, allowing you to unleash the true potential of your team members. Master the ability to set clear expectations, paving the way for clarity and productivity. Bring out the best in your team and achieve exceptional results by revolutionizing your approach to supervision!
The specific tools we will explore are:
• Motivation Skills for your team
• Effective Delegation
• Set clear Expectations
• Coaching for improved performance
Each of these areas is presented with discussion and activities, along with opportunities to apply these skills in the work setting. Participants come away with Action Plans for each area to integrate into their supervision skills.
Trainer: Susan Smalley, Essential Leadership Partners

Susan Smalley is a leadership coach and master facilitator with 20+ years of experience in supporting the growth and development of leaders, teams, and individuals. Her mix of optimism, straight talk and humor allows her to quickly connect and build trust with her clients. She is the founder of the Essential Leadership Partners, specializing in Leadership Development, Team Building & Communication, and Culture Change.
Susan brings a wealth of real-world experience to her work spending 15 years at the Walt Disney Studios improving team effectiveness and building leadership skills. While there she implemented the development strategy for the top executive talent, built the Studio’s coaching practice and implemented an Executive Mentor program.
Susan has her coaching credential and served on the Board of the International Coaching Federation in Los Angeles. She has been certified as a coach from the College of Executive Coaching and as a strengths coach from The Marcus Buckingham Company. In addition, she is a coach for The Mind Gym and Right Management and is an affiliate member of the Harvard Institute of Coaching. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Masters of Business Administration.
Some of her clients include Sony Pictures Entertainment, Loyola Marymount University, Chief, Women in Animation, Mondo Media, Six Point Harness Studio, Mattel, The Walt Disney Studios, Orora Packaging, Hasbro, NBC/Universal, First 5 LA, Edmunds, Chow Now, and Hyundai.
Cancellation policy: We require notice of cancellation at least 48 hours in advance of the class start time. No refunds will be provided for no-shows or late cancellations. LACDAC grantees who register without attending will be invoiced directly for the full cost of the course. Per our contract with LACDAC, we are required to notify LACDAC of any grantees who register and do not attend; Those who miss a session cannot register to attend any future TNP sessions until payment is received. All registrants are encouraged to send an alternate if unable to attend.
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