Course Objectives
This course is designed to promote effective leadership and influencing skills among emergency management personnel. At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:
  • Explain what leadership means for emergency personnel.
  • Explain why effective leadership begins with personal insight and development.
  • Identify your leadership capabilities and areas for personal development.
  • Describe a change management model and the process for planning, communicating, and implementing change.
  • Describe how to build and rebuild trust in an organization.
  • Use personal influence and develop political savvy to network and influence people effectively.
  • Develop strategies for creating a positive work environment that fosters leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement in others.
The course is divided into seven lessons.
Lesson list including: Leadership in Emergency Management [arrow – upcoming lesson], Leadership From Within, Facilitating Change, Building and Rebuilding Trust, Personal Influence and Political Savvy, Fostering a Leadership Environment, and Course Summary