|
|
|
|
|
|
Formal Courses |
|
|
|
Formalized training courses are those that have a developed curriculum and are designed to deliver specific leadership concepts and skills. The majority of these courses offer a mix of classroom lecture time combined with activities designed to allow the student to practice the concepts they have learned. Generally these courses are taken as an introduction to new material that will help the student function in their current or next logical position or to address identified areas needing improvement. |
|
|
|
The Leadership Curriculum forms the foundation for leadership development in the Wildland Fire Management career field. The individual courses address skills and competencies commensurate with your leadership responsibilities at the home unit and on the fireline. For an in depth descriptions of course intent and target audiences see the Wildland Fire Leadership website.
|
|
|
|
To ensure that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to lead effectively at the home unit it is important that you seek opportunities to address the managerial aspects of functioning in a leadership role. This knowledge may be attained through agency sponsored courses from institutes such as The DOI University, USDA Graduate School and other similar agency institutions. In addition to meeting OPM requirements for supervisors, many of the courses offered also serve to reinforce and expand upon concepts taught in the L curriculum.
|
|
USDA Grad School
Focused on developing current and future federal executives, managers and leaders, the Graduate School leadership programs strengthen both individual and organizational performance.
|
|
DOI University DOI University's Leadership Programs provide a planned, systematic, competency-based approach to developing future leaders, at all levels, for the Department of the Interior. The programs offer enhanced development opportunities for current and future leaders.
|
|
U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federal Executive Institute and the Management Development Centers The Federal Executive Institute and the Management Development Centers are dedicated to developing career leaders for the Federal Government. Their three centers, in Charlottesville, Virginia, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and Denver, Colorado all offer exceptional residential learning environments.
|
|
|
|
|
As you progress down your career, personal and leadership development paths, you increase your awareness of your own personal and professional strengths and weaknesses. In order to address critical weaknesses and enhance your strengths it is often necessary to seek outside experiences and education. Listed below are a number of options to address these items.
|
|
Rapport Leadership International - Leadership Breakthrough One This intense, hands-on course is challenging for the purpose of creating significant leadership growth. Through a series of interactive processes, each participant builds on his/her strengths and eliminates barriers to personal effectiveness.
|
|
Dale Carnegie Training The experience in this seminar is as close as you can get to having a personal coach. You begin presenting from almost the moment you walk into the class. You present at least seven times over the course of two days. Your presentations are digitally recorded and evaluated. And you get expert, one-on-one coaching at the end of each presentation.
|
|
The Leader's Institute - Leadership & Management Classes
The Leader's Institute offers powerful leadership training and management seminars that focus on developing skill sets that help participants become stronger, more confident leaders and managers. Skills focused on in these programs include public speaking, listening, people skills, memory, problem-solving, and the ability to develop more leaders within the organization.
|
|
International Institute of Management - Management Leadership Course Develop organizational leadership skills and competencies with emphasis on organizational culture, change management, relationship management, workplace politics, and performance management.
|
|
CalTech - Leadership: The People Challenge
In this business leadership skills course, you will learn how to inspire employees with a common vision and purpose and guide them in converting the vision into reality.
|
|
|
|
|
|