Course
Credible Leadership (Online)
Name
SEF-3001O4
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for individuals that are employed by public safety organizations.
Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to leadership, ethics, character, supervision, communication and self-development for the developing leader in Law Enforcement. It is based on the principle that law enforcement professionals must lead within their scope of responsibility and must understand how leadership can achieve desired outcomes for officers, agencies and the community. The course is designed to fill the void in leadership training that traditionally exists between entry-level and mid-level supervision. It stresses the importance of understanding the true definition of policing and how officers’ actions and organizational mission must align with that definition. The course covers the expectations and responsibilities of first-line and mid-level supervisors and the concept of “Leading Down and Managing Up.” It examines leadership and ethics, including common ethical dilemmas in law enforcement and how they destroy public trust and individual careers. The course has four modules that must be completed consecutively, each consisting of video lectures from experts and written assignments based on assigned texts. Discussion forums are used to answer questions and encourage the exchange of ideas between students. Quizzes at the close of each lesson help clarify comprehension of the material.
Course Objectives
- Understand leadership concepts, principles, styles and practices
- Understand the issues involved when leading teams and subordinates
- Understand the differences between leadership and management
- Understand the issues to consider when leading first-line and mid-level supervisors
- Understand effective communication principles and concepts
- Lead and practice "leading down and managing up"
- Understand the issues involved when hiring and dealing with different generations
- Understand the importance of teamwork in running your agency effectively and building legacy
- Understand emotional intelligence concepts and principles
- Understand ways to develop leadership skills to become great
- Understand the key communication maxims
- Understand the three types of conflict (felt, perceived and real)
- Discuss the importance of understanding the concepts of diversity
- Understand the importance of focusing on the "why" versus the "what" and the "how" to lead more effectively
- Understand the action-centered leadership functions to improve leadership
- Understand reflective leadership functions and goals
- Understand the importance of leaving a legacy at your agency
- Review the importance of succession planning
- Understand the Human Capital Management concept and practices
- Identify the five marks of authentic leadership
- Identify the three human factors with the greatest influence on improving safety
- Recognize how to create strategies to increase your leadership credibility
- Identify symptoms of toxic leadership
- Define cynicism and its effect on law enforcement
- Explain the characteristics of a toxic leader and how to counteract their negative effects on individuals and the organization
- Identify traits of a servant leader
- Identify five leadership principles of Cyrus the Great
- Understand self-management skills for personal development
- Have the ability to build strength and maintain a grounded state of resilience even in high-stress situations
- Develop a command presence based on a deep inner sense of calm and stability
- Understand your own natural style of communicating with others
- Understand and apply the four facilitative conditions: genuineness, empathy, respect and specificity
- Understand the difference between coaching, counseling and mentoring
- Understand the importance of assessing the development and functioning levels of others
- Become more capable of creating high-performance and high-morale teams
- Understand how versatility skills help you to develop your own style and become more responsive to the unique and changing characteristics of individuals, teams and organizations
Outline of Instruction
- Leadership concepts, principles, styles and practices
- Leading teams and subordinates
- Differentiating between leadership and management
- Leading first-line and mid-level supervisors
- Effective communication
- Leading down and managing up
- Hiring and dealing with different generations
- Teamwork as an important aspect of running your agency effectively and building legacy
- Emotional intelligence concepts and principles
- Developing leadership skills to become great
- Communication maxims
- Types of conflict (felt, perceived and real)
- Understanding the concepts of diversity
- Focusing on the "why" versus the "what" and "how" to lead more effectively
- Action-centered leadership functions to improve leadership
- Reflective leadership functions and goals
- Leaving a legacy at your agency
- Succession planning
- Human Capital Management concept and practices
- Authentic leadership
- Human factors that influence safety
- Strategies for increased leadership credibility
- Toxic leadership
- Cynicism in law enforcement
- Effects of toxic leadership on individuals and organizations
- Servant leadership
- Leadership principles of Cyrus the Great
- Self-management skills
- Building strength and maintaining a grounded state
- Developing command presence
- Understanding your communication style
- Understanding the four facilitative conditions
- Coaching, counseling and mentoring
- Assessing the development and functioning levels of others
- Creating high-performance, high-morale teams
- Versatility skills
Contact Hours
400
CEU's
40
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Text and Supplies Needed
Students will need internet access, Adobe Reader, media player and Microsoft Office or equivalent software capable of opening Microsoft documents.
This course requires the following text books:
1. "Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times"; Phillips, Donald T. (ISBN-10: 0446394599)
2. "It's Your Ship: Management Techniques From the Best Damn Ship in the Navy"; Abrashoff, Michael (ISBN-10: 145552302X)
3. "It's Our Ship: The No-Nonsense Guide to Leadership"; Abrashoff, Michael (ISBN-10: 0446199664)
4. "The Founding Fathers on Leadership: Classic Teamwork in Changing Times"; Phillips, Donald T. (ISBN-10: 0446674257)
5. "Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action"; Sinek, Simon (ISBN-10: 1591846447)
6. "Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ"; Goleman, Daniel (ISBN-10: 055338371X)
7. "Every Officer is a Leader: Coaching Leadership, Learning and Performance in Justice, Public Safety and Security Organizations" (Revised 2nd Edition); Andrews, Terry (ISBN-10: 141202529X)
(These texts are not provided by Wake Tech Community College or the Institute for Credible Leadership. They may be purchased through various online sources or may be located at public libraries.)
This course requires the following text books:
1. "Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times"; Phillips, Donald T. (ISBN-10: 0446394599)
2. "It's Your Ship: Management Techniques From the Best Damn Ship in the Navy"; Abrashoff, Michael (ISBN-10: 145552302X)
3. "It's Our Ship: The No-Nonsense Guide to Leadership"; Abrashoff, Michael (ISBN-10: 0446199664)
4. "The Founding Fathers on Leadership: Classic Teamwork in Changing Times"; Phillips, Donald T. (ISBN-10: 0446674257)
5. "Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action"; Sinek, Simon (ISBN-10: 1591846447)
6. "Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ"; Goleman, Daniel (ISBN-10: 055338371X)
7. "Every Officer is a Leader: Coaching Leadership, Learning and Performance in Justice, Public Safety and Security Organizations" (Revised 2nd Edition); Andrews, Terry (ISBN-10: 141202529X)
(These texts are not provided by Wake Tech Community College or the Institute for Credible Leadership. They may be purchased through various online sources or may be located at public libraries.)
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
- Attendance 100%
- Participation
- A minimum score of 70% on all quizzes (2 attempts per quiz). All assignments and testing must be completed by the final day of the class.
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
This course is intended for individuals that are employed by public safety organizations.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
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Course Contact Information
Christopher Ridley
crridley@waketech.edu
919-866-5835