Article archive / August 1, 2010
Originally published: . Volume 1, No. 12. Source pages: 11, 12.
IO psychologist Dr. Courtland Chaney and colleague Dr. Kerry Sauley will lead the flagship course, “Fundamentals of Supervision” (FOS) once each month throughout this fall.
The course, first offered over 45 years ago, is a core part of the Management and Leadership Institute, a program of LSU Continuing Education. FOS focuses on supervisory and general management skills needed for success in managing people.
“This course is considered the flagship,” Courtland told the Times. “It has been around for more than 45 years. I’ve taught in the program for 27 years.”
Courtland is professor and instructor in the Department of Management in the E. J. Ourso College of Business at LSU, a licensed IO psychologist, and a consultant in the field of management, selection, and organizational development.
Along with Dr. Kerry Sauley, also an instructor in the LSU Department of Management and doctorate in IO, Chaney will instruct FOS, and other key courses provided in the Institute.
FOS is immensely popular with business and industry leaders, providing ongoing knowledge and skills of supervision needed for effective human relations. Greg Sepeda, engineering manager at Sigma Consulting Group in Baton Rouge, attends the course and regularly sends his coworkers. He told the Times, “I go to the course partly because the two presenters are so interesting and dynamic.” Lisa Verma, manager of the Institute, noted that Courtland and Kerry provide the psychological insight so important to the courses. And, she said, “Courtland and Kerry are two of our lead instructors and have helped us develop our other programs. They are very good at making the course practical, giving the tips and tools needed, and also the foundations and principles.”
Courtland explained that he designed and teaches about half of the content of the Human Resource Management Certificate Program at the Institute. In addition, Courtland and Kerry designed “Developing your Managerial Effectiveness,” about ten years ago. As a follow-up to FOS, this course helps participants learn about motivational models, causes of interpersonal conflict on the job, their own personality and behavior tendencies, and effective leadership styles. Other courses include “Managing the Overall Enterprise” and “Leading the Organization of Tomorrow.”
Courtland explained that these “… are additional advanced courses focusing on broader organizational leadership issues. I conceptualized the relevant content in about 2004 and in discussions with Kerry and Lisa Verma, created the courses at that time.”
Drs. Chaney’s and Sauley’s contributions from the psychological perspective are key to the training in organizational and personal development. Lisa commented to the Times that participants often come back and tell her how the information has positively impacted their lives, not just in work, but also in psychological areas. “We know we touch peoples lives with these programs,” she said.
FOS is offered in a three-day format throughout the fall. For more information about this and other courses contact Institute manager Lisa Verma at 225-578-4316 or lverma@outreach.lsu.edu.
Dr. Courtland Chaney leads discussion in “Fundamentals of Supervision,” a popular LSU Continuing Education Course. Courtland is an IO psychologist, and a professor and instructor in the Department of Management, E. J. Ourso College of Business at LSU. He consults in the field of management, personnel selection, and organizational development. Dr. Kerry Sauley is an instructor in the Department of Management at LSU. His doctorate is in industrial- organizational psychology. Kerry is an active business consultant and specializes in management training and human resources development.
This article is part of a historical newspaper archive. Read the original issue for its original layout, photographs and graphics.