5. Supervisory Training When the organization is successful in advancing employees, very often they end up in positions with supervisory responsibility. Some organizations make the mistake of assuming that a person who excels in a technical area will automatically be able to supervise employees in that area, but that is rarely the case. Providing training for new supervisors gives them the tools they need to succeed at their new responsibilities. Supervisory training usually involves topics related to interactions with employees, such as:performance management, progressive discipline, performance appraisals, workplace safety, interviewing, and training.