Frequently Asked Questions Regarding The California Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Program
Q: What is the Program design?
A: This curriculum provides 152 hours of facilitated, adult learning. It was designed to be an interactive participant-based program with a focus on learning activities in which the participant is an active player. The overall program was designed by public safety professionals with the support of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Leadership Development Program.
Program and Course Objectives
The basic premise of the curriculum is to insure that participants receive a guided personal journey of leadership development with an emphasis on ethics. The overall program objectives along with the individual course objectives were developed and reviewed by a large number of industry professionals for relevance and target goals. Subsequent to development, the objectives were given consideration by Academic Review Boards at several community colleges for consistency with current methods for preparation of adult learning objectives. Thirdly, the objectives were reviewed by Phi Theta Kappa for consistency with leadership learning objectives within the Phi Theta Kappa program, as well as from their broad based knowledge of leadership development programs around the United States and the international community.
Program Overview
Target Audience
- Pre-supervisory Successorship Development (primary audience)
- Pre-service (secondary audience)
- Journey Level/Supervisory (secondary)
Four Courses
- Over 150 contact hours
- Course One: Developing a Personal Philosophy of Leadership
- Course Two: Leading Others
- Course Three: Organization Leadership
- Course Four: Ethics and the Challenge of Leadership
Course Descriptions
- Course One: Developing a Personal Philosophy of Leadership
This course will introduce the California Public Safety Leadership Certificate Program, providing the participant with a deepened understanding of self as it relates to leadership philosophies, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Each participant will explore his or her own core values and begin to develop a personal philosophy of leadership. Through course presentations, dialogue and learning activities the participant will identify his or her leadership roles in the community to include self, family, professional, and social, as well as define the difference between leaders and managers. The participant will complete self-assessments to gain insights into his or her personal leadership style and characteristics and participate in video and written case studies to further explore his or her understanding of leadership.
- Course Two: Leading Others
This course is designed to provide the participant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively lead others. The participant will explore the various roles of leadership as they relate to being a team builder, delegator, conflict manager, coach, or mentor, as well as interpersonal leader-follower relationships. The participant will gain an understanding of the communication process, empowering others, conflict resolution methods, leading in a diverse environment and facilitating change. Case studies, video analysis, and other interactive learning processes will be used to explore the dynamic relationship of leaders and followers.
- Course Three: Organization Leadership
This course provides the participant with an opportunity to explore the leadership process within organizational settings. The leader-follower relationship is discussed, as well as the influence of organizational culture on leadership effectiveness. The participant will gain an understanding of the components and processes of a learning organization and gain insights into the concept of defensive reasoning within organizations. Case studies, video analysis, selected readings, and group activities will be used to help the participant further understand the theories and principles of organizational leadership.
- Course Four: Ethics and the Challenge of Leadership Presentation
In this course the participant will explore the theories and practices of ethical leadership including the use of ethical decision-making models. The participant will use a variety of learning modalities including case studies, video analysis, and critical thinking scenarios to explore ethical dilemmas. Presentation and class dialogue will define the challenges facing a leader in today's diverse and dynamic organizations. Personal action plans including practical opportunities for leadership will be reviewed. The participant will develop strategies for leading in the challenging environment of public safety.
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