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The Center for Correctional Leadership and Management Studies

The Center provides a single location where one can access training programs, SkillSoft courses, customized e-learning courses, and articles and books that focus on current theories and models of supervision, management, and leadership.

The Center utilizes an innovative education strategy focusing on the “University Model” concept, whereby correctional staff can take supervisory, mid-management, and leadership courses regardless of their position/level in the agency or organization. This concept is similar to taking college courses in that you would take 101 courses prior to 201 courses, prior to 401 courses and so on.

Goals/Objectives:

To provide a place for individuals who are seeking career advancement through self- directed learning using recommended materials and trainings, in the classroom and through self-paced online learning.
To foster individual, team, and organizational development regardless of current position.
To provide research-based information on training, education, and development.
To promote collaborative relationships with colleges and universities that emphasize corrections related supervisory, management, and leadership endeavors.

Leadership & Management Resources

Recommended Reading

Date	Title	Type
2012	Leadership: Selected Resources for Criminal Justice Professionals National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO). “Correctional leaders today, perhaps now more than ever, must focus on their own leader development, the development of their followers, and exhibit positive leadership behavior by making sound decisions and problem solving effectively. We believe that this annotated leadership bibliography will assist the field of corrections, particularly supervisors, managers, senior level leaders, and executives, in their journey to create learning organizations for the future” (p. 2). Entries are organized ... Read More	46 pages
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.
2012	Achieving Performance Excellence: The Influence of Leadership on Organizational Performance By Cebula, Nancy; Craig, Elizabeth; Eggers, John; Fajardo, Marge Douville; Gray, James; Lantz, Theresa. National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). People in Charge LLC (Boulder, CO); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). “Leadership is a very important component of higher performing organizations. This book presents a breadth and depth of information about leading others and describes what leaders need to excel at and what up-and-coming leaders need to know as they prepare themselves for leadership positions. Taking a balanced approach to leadership allows correctional leaders to influence different people and diverse stakeholder groups in differing situations. Good leaders know when they need to manage rather t... Read More	100 pages
2005	Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO). This program will assist participants with succession planning, provide a framework for developing appropriate training curricula, target external resources needed for staff development, and help participants create a strategy for both personal and professional staff development. The presentation focuses on the core competencies applicable to corrections professionals working at executive, senior level, manager, and supervisory levels. The program content is appropriate for those working in jail... Read More	1 DVD (180 min.)
2003	Results of Data Analysis: NIC Needs Assessment on Correctional Management and Executive Leadership Development By Clem, Connie. National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO). Demographics, turnover, and leadership development for four levels of correctional management (e.g., executive leaders, senior leaders, managers, and supervisors) are analyzed. Sections comprising this report are: project background; key findings; the survey sample; overview -- analysis of data for all responses; analysis of data on executive level positions; analysis of data on senior leader positions; analysis of data on management level positions; analysis of data on supervisory positions; a... Read More	47 p.
2005	Strategies for Building Effective Work Teams [Satellite/Internet broadcast held on September 12-15, 2005] National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO). This program provides participants strategies for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating work teams within a corrections agency work unit and agency-wide. It covers individual and group leadership techniques, group dynamics, characteristics of performance-based work teams, team-based dialogue, and overcoming organizational barriers to team development, True Colors inventory, and experiential outdoor teambuilding activities.... Read More	6 DVDs (1188 min.) + 1 CD

Related Resources

Date	Title	Type
2005	Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO). This program will assist participants with succession planning, provide a framework for developing appropriate training curricula, target external resources needed for staff development, and help participants create a strategy for both personal and professional staff development. The presentation focuses on the core competencies applicable to corrections professionals working at executive, senior level, manager, and supervisory levels. The program content is appropriate for those working in jail... Read More	1 DVD (180 min.)
2005	The Importance of Collaborative Leadership in Achieving Effective Criminal Justice Outcomes By Carter, Madeline M.. State Justice Institute (Alexandria, VA); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). National Resource Center on Collaboration in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems (Silver Spring, MD); Center for Effective Public Policy (Silver Spring, MD). Lessons learned from collaborative leadership are imparted. Eight lessons are organized into the following sections: what is means to be a great leader -- lessons from the orchestra; why leadership is important to the effectiveness of justice-related collaboratives; distinguishing management from leadership; distinguishing leadership roles from leadership skills; defining collaborative leadership; common qualities of effective collaborative leaders; common skills of effective collaborative lead... Read More	6 p.
2004	Supervisory Leadership for Women in Corrections [Participant's Manual] National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO). Participants will assess their personal leadership styles and set specific goals for a career development plan during this 36-hour course. Five sections comprise this manual: leadership -- self-mastery, network relationships, and positive politics; our dragons -- feedback; relationships, power, and leadership; expanding our world view -- learn, change and grow; and returning renewed and refreshed.... Read More	142 p.
2003	Developing "Coaches" for New Wardens [Participant's Manual] National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO). Training and practical experience in the techniques and skills of Co-Active coaching as the foundation of a leadership culture are provided during this 36-hour program. Topics covered include: leadership culture; coaching principles; commitment and high performance; Co-Active leadership coaching; listening levels; coaching practice; learning steps; powerful questions; complete requests get action; action and awareness create continuous learning; values; assumptions and interpretations; the "gre... Read More	49 p.
2005	Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting, Winter 2005 National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO). This Large Jail Network meeting took place January 30-February 1, 2005, in Longmont, Colorado. Contents of these proceedings include: NICs Core Competency Model Project: Preparing Leaders in Corrections for the Future by Robert Brown; Training as a Strategic Management Tool by Tom Reid; Legal Issues and Mentally Ill Inmates by Bill Collins; Mental Health Services in Jails: Identifying Problems by Joel A. Dvoskin; Informal Announcements by David Parrish; Mental Health Issues: Open Forum Discussio... Read More	67 p.
2005	Strategies for Building Effective Work Teams [Participant's Manual] National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO). Strategies for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating work teams within a work unit or agencywide are covered during this 36-hour program. Sections contained in this manual are: why teams?; dimensions of teamwork; teams and the organizational meeting; stages of team development; managing team conflict; and Team Playbook -- playing for performance (a workbook for this course).... Read More	156 p.
2003	Results of Data Analysis: NIC Needs Assessment on Correctional Management and Executive Leadership Development By Clem, Connie. National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO). Demographics, turnover, and leadership development for four levels of correctional management (e.g., executive leaders, senior leaders, managers, and supervisors) are analyzed. Sections comprising this report are: project background; key findings; the survey sample; overview -- analysis of data for all responses; analysis of data on executive level positions; analysis of data on senior leader positions; analysis of data on management level positions; analysis of data on supervisory positions; a... Read More	47 p.
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.
2002	Strategies for Building Effective Work Teams [Participant's Manual] National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO). Strategies for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating work teams within a work unit and agency-wide are presented during this 36-hour program. This manual contains the following sections: Why teams?; critical elements of teamwork; organizational meeting; stages of team development; team tools and techniques; and playbook for strategies for building effective work teams.... Read More	ca. 200 p.
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
2005	Strategies for Building Effective Work Teams [Satellite/Internet broadcast held on September 12-15, 2005] National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO). This program provides participants strategies for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating work teams within a corrections agency work unit and agency-wide. It covers individual and group leadership techniques, group dynamics, characteristics of performance-based work teams, team-based dialogue, and overcoming organizational barriers to team development, True Colors inventory, and experiential outdoor teambuilding activities.... Read More	6 DVDs (1188 min.) + 1 CD
2003	Exploring the Dynamics & Principles of Effective Leadership [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual]; Leadership Curriculum National Institute of Corrections Academy. Western Regional Field Coordinators (N.P.). A leadership curriculum package that provides "a quickie look at the work of a leader and how best to do it" is presented. Contents of this collection are: guide to assembling the lesson plan and participant handout; instructor notes; copies of overheads; program text; action plan presentation worksheet; action plan worksheet; Leadership Challenge and Evaluation; list of leadership competencies; and promotional material.... Read More	84 p.