Supervisors Boot Camp 2026: Managing People+ Technology
Supervisors Boot Camp 2026 is a high-impact, one-day conference for newly promoted supervisors, rising leaders, and those ready to step into a supervisory role. Designed for today’s workplace, this year’s program tackles the real challenges of modern supervision, blending people management and technology to help supervisors lead, engage, and succeed in a hybrid, multigenerational environment.
The People+ management approach combines strong people skills with the smart use of technology to support, engage, and empower today’s workforce. This year's conference provides a practical, future-focused foundation for managing people and technology with confidence. Through engaging sessions led by experienced instructors, participants will gain practical, real-world strategies to:
- lead teams effectively
- strengthen communication and accountability
- build a positive workplace culture
- navigate the challenges of modern supervision
Sessions and speakers include:
- Psychological Safety | Michael Cinquino
- Communication for Hybrid & Multigenerational Teams |Talia Rosenblum
- Coaching & Performance Management | Bob Greene
- Technology Knowledge for Supervisors | James T. McKim, Jr., PMP, ITIL
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Wed Mar 25, 2026
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9:00AM - 4:00PM
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Manchester Campus, 88 Commercial St.
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310.00
Workshop Fee
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USNH Tuition Benefit Discount
10% Alumni Discount
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UNHOCE Discount
10% KSC Alumni Discount
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Psychological Safety | Michael Cinquino
Most workplaces do not have a communication problem. They have a psychological safety problem that creates communication problems. When psychological safety is low, people manage their image. They nod. They hedge. They soften. They “stay professional.” Meetings sound fine while the
real issues go underground. Misalignment shows up later as rework, slow decisions, quiet resentment, and preventable mistakes.
In this conference, we treat psychological safety as a behavioral system, not a vibe. Using the Drop the Act approach, we will show you how “acting fine” becomes a hidden tax on performance, and how to replace it with a simple, repeatable way to tell the truth early, listen accurately, and disagree without
punishment when the stakes are real.
You will learn how to hold a clear frame where people can be direct without being cruel, and human without being sloppy. Psychological safety is not “nice.” It is a room that can handle reality.
Communication for hybrid + Multi-generational teams | Talia Rosenblum
In this session, you'll discover how to actively build connection across the differences that make modern supervision challenging - whether that's hybrid work arrangements, generational gaps, or simply feeling like you have nothing in common with your team members.
You'll learn practical ways to design your team time (whether hybrid, remote, or in-person) so that relationship-building happens alongside getting work done, not as an afterthought. Through a hands-on mini Connection experience, you'll see firsthand how structured conversation reveals shared values and common humanity beneath surface-level differences. You'll leave with ready-to-use conversation frameworks you can implement immediately and a fundamental mindset shift: connection isn't separate from productivity - it's what makes collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving possible.
Coaching & Performance management | Bob Greene
Technology knowledge for supervisors | James McKim
Technology Knowledge for Supervisors is a highly interactive, case-based learning experience designed for first-time and new supervisors who are navigating the shift from individual contributor to people leader. Through realistic scenarios, and small-group table discussions, participants explore how technology is used in organizations, what supervisors are truly responsible for, and how tools can support—but never replace—effective leadership. The workshop emphasizes people-first decision-making, clear communication, and sound judgment, helping new supervisors learn how to use data and technology to balance workloads, set expectations, coach performance, and build trust while leading confidently in fast-paced, real-world environments.
8:30– 9:00am | Registration & Light Breakfast
9:00-9:15am | Welcome
9:15- 10:30am | Psychological Safety | Michael Cinquino
10:30-10:45am | Break
10:45-12:00pm | Communication for hybrid + Multi-generational teams | Talia Rosenblum
12:00-1:00pm | Buffet Lunch
1:00-2:15pm |Coaching & Performance management | Bob Greene
2:15-2:30pm | Break
2:30-3:45pm | Technology knowledge for supervisors | James McKim
3:45 – 4:00 PM | Feedback & Closing
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UNH Manchester
88 Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 641-4101
Parking: Free parking is available for all participants.
