FEMA PDS Course - Leadership and Influence

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Leadership and Influence (G - 240)

Westchester County Department of Emergency Services

4 Dana Road

Valhalla, NY

Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday, May 16, 2008 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE (G-240)

Planning, coordination and integration of emergency management activities calls for a high degree of solid interpersonal and leadership skills. These skills are necessary during all phases of emergency management to facilitate the effort of individuals within independent components of the overall system. Extraordinary leadership abilities are essential because emergency managers must work in a diverse system staffed by both employees and volunteers who are dispersed both geographically and organizationally (i.e., at different levels and in different organizations).

The purpose of this course is to improve the participants' ability to act in this diverse and demanding setting by increasing their range of skills in a variety of interpersonal areas such as leadership, conflict management, and use of power and influence. The course is also designed to develop a comprehensive view of the various components of organizational behavior. The course applies two major instructional methodologies: self-assessment and job application. Self-assessment instruments will be supplemented by lectures to develop strengths and opportunities or style and skill enhancement. Job application exercises will provide the opportunity for participants to practice their new skills in the classroom and plan how to transfer those skills to their actual emergency management settings.

Topics and Issues to be Covered

Leadership, Exercising Power, Influence and Conflict Management

Organizational Behavior Problems Related to Emergency Management Settings

Development of Plans for Taking Initiative and Exercising Influence

Who Should Attend: The course is appropriate for all individuals in emergency management positions at the various levels of government. The program will also prove helpful to anyone in the emergency management system whose job requires cooperative efforts with other individuals.

Prerequisites: None

Suggested:

Principles of Emergency Management G-230

Emergency Planning G-235

Announcement_LeadershipandInfl_R2_May15and16_08.pdf