Succeeding as a Supervisor


The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission is notifying all 14 counties and 43 cities in Region 10 that registration is now open for the March/April 2026 Virtual Open Enrollment – Succeeding as a Supervisor (SaaS), Cohort 9, offered by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia.

This five-day supervisory development course is designed for:
• Supervisors with two years or less in their current role
• Employees preparing for supervisory responsibilities
• Long-term supervisors without formal supervisory training

The course is delivered virtually via Zoom over a five-to-six-week period and includes a course textbook and the Keirsey Temperament Sorter II assessment to support leadership self-awareness.

Course Schedule (All Dates Required)
March 5, 2026
March 12, 2026
March 19, 2026
March 26, 2026
April 9, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Format: Virtual (Webcam and microphone required)
Cost: $675 per participant

How to Register

Online registration is preferred for the individual attending.

Course Information & Online Registration:

The registration form should only be used if:

• Registering someone other than yourself
• An invoice is required to process a check

Payment must be received to guarantee enrollment.

Registration Assistance
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Lambert
Phone: (706) 542-9523
Email: Kaitlyn.Lambert@uga.edu

Eric M. Robinson
Office: (404) 463-6807
Email: ericr@uga.edu

Why This Matters for Region 10

Effective supervisors strengthen departments, improve employee morale, and enhance public service delivery. We encourage city managers, county administrators, department heads, and elected officials to identify emerging leaders and current supervisors who would benefit from structured leadership development.

Leadership capacity is infrastructure. Let’s continue building it across Southwest Georgia.
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