Recommended Reading

Date	Title	Type
2005	Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century: Executive and Senior Levels By Campbell, Nancy M. Mactavish, Marie Dobel, Patrick Katsampes, Paul Yates, Cindi. National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). Campbell Consulting (Bainbridge Island, WA) National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). Characteristics that result in the best performance of executive and senior level leaders are identified along with the key skills, knowledge, and attributes of effective and successful leaders which are then linked to a set of specific behaviors. Following an executive summary, this manual provides an exploration of: managerial profiles; self awareness; ethics and values; vision and mission; strategic thinking; managing the external environment; power and influence; strategic planning and perf... Read More	226 p.
2006	Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century: Manager and Supervisor Levels By Campbell, Nancy M.; Mactavish, Marie; Dobel, J. Patrick; Lucey, Barbara; Edington, Teddi; Yates, Cindi; Woodward, William. National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). Campbell Consulting (Bainbridge Island, WA); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). Characteristics that result in the best performance of correctional managers and supervisors are identified along with key skills, knowledge, and attributes of effective and successful leaders which are then linked to a set of specific behaviors. This manual includes an executive summary and the following chapters: managerial profiles; ethics and values; interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication; motivating others; developing direct reports; managing conflict; team building; c... Read More	316 p.
2006	Mid-Level Managers L.E.A.D. Program (Leadership Enrichment and Development) [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual] National Institute of Corrections Academy. Northeast Regional Field Coordinators (N.P.). Leadership basics for mid-level managers are covered. Participants will be able to: define leadership; compare and contrast leadership and management; identify challenges faced by mid-level managers; describe the primary roles of a leader; define the four levels of leadership; identify myths and realities of leadership; identify effective leadership characteristics and principles; and determine their specific style of leadership. Presentation overheads, instructor notes, participant guide, and ... Read More	67 pages
2005	Senior Level Leader Training National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC). This 32-hour program, originally broadcast August 22-25, 2005, is designed for senior managers who want to increase their capacity to guide institutional operations, staff, and inmates. The broadcast covers: foundation for leadership and management; self awareness; values and ethics for leaders; senior-level leadership mission and vision; developing critical management skills; resource management; team building; and communication. This set includes the 445 minute Site Coordinator Orientation Bro... Read More	6 computer disks; DVD-ROM (1311 min.) + 1 computer disk; CD-ROM

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