Executive Leadership (R0125)

Curriculum: Executive Development

This concluding 10-day course was designed specifically to provide a framework of executive-level competencies by focusing primarily on issues and areas of personal effectiveness.

The curriculum includes self- and observer-based multi-rater assessment instruments, case-study analysis, role playing, and adaptive problem consult, experiential activities, and a staff ride. Participants complete a 'personal plan' to assess currency and then create goals in four areas of professional , personal, community, and family life.

Course units include purpose and integrity, giving and using feedback, thinking systemically, thinking politically, developing self to exercise leadership, decision making, politics and public policy, influencing and persuasion, negotiation, storytelling, an exercising leadership practicum, managing multiple roles, taking risks, being in transition, staying alive, and a staff ride to the Gettyburg National Military Park.

Selection Criteria	Please refer to the "Selection Criteria for the EFOP".Non Executive Fire Office Program Applicants/Candidates must be minimally a chief level officer. Supervisory level applicants (e.g. Company Officers, Captains, Lieutenants, etc.) will not be considered. Students enrolled in the EFOP will be given priority.
Delivery Type	10-Day On-Campus
Prerequisites	ICS 100 level and ICS 200 level training. Preferred courses are Q462 and Q463 available through NFA Online at www.nfaonline.dhs.gov. Chief's signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.
ACE Recommendation	In the graduate degree category, 3 semester hours Public Administration.
CEU's	6.3
Post-Course Requirements	For EFOP Students: An Applied Research Project is a required postcourse activity.
Student Pre-Course Materials	http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/pcm/pcm_r0125.pdf (219K, PDF Help)
NFPA Standards	None.
Student Comments	I think the Succession Planning module helped me the most...This course will allow me to become even better as a manager and leader. I enjoy using team consensus building and this course was right on target...Provided me with improved skills to handle issues and improve as a Executive Fire Officer and leader.

Course Schedule Information

		Dates	Availability	Location	Contact(s)
		March 11 - 22, 2013	Full	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		April 8 - 19, 2013	Application Period Closed	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		May 6 - 17, 2013	Application Period Closed	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		July 8 - 19, 2013	Application Period Closed	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		July 22, 2013 - August 2, 2013	Application Period Closed	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		September 23, 2013 - October 4, 2013	Application Period Closed	Emmitsburg, Maryland