Manager Orientation Classes

Human Resources offers a variety of classes to support your goals as a supervisor at SMU. Classes are organized into the four categories:

Risk Management and Compliance*

• Introduction to Human Resources 
• Legal and Risk Management Issues for Managers 
• Workplace Diversity Issues for Managers

*All three classes in the Risk Management and Compliance category are required. The three electives may come from any of the three remaining categories.

Performance Management

• Managing and Coaching for High Performance 
• Employee Relations Essentials 

Managing the Organization

• Strategic Thinking 
• Focus: Achieving Your Highest Priorities 
• Presentation Skills 

Relationship Management

• Speed of Trust 
• Seven Habits of Highly Effective People 

Additional electives may be added at any time.