FEMA Emergency Management Institute

Leadership and Influence

This is an all levels course offering CPH — Free
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Expires

CEU

CPH

Cost

Free

Time to Start

< 3 minutes

Length

3.00 hours

Overview

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Being able to lead others—to motivate them and commit their energies and expertise to achieve the shared mission and goals of the emergency management system—is a necessary and vital part of every emergency manager’s, planner’s, and responder’s job.

The goal of this course is to improve your leadership and influence skills. To that end, this course addresses:

  • Leadership from within.
  • How to facilitate change.
  • How to build and rebuild trust.
  • Using personal influence and political savvy.
  • Fostering an environment for leadership development.

What You'll Learn

  • Explain what leadership means for emergency personnel.
  • Explain why effective leadership begins with personal insight and development.
  • Identify your leadership capabilities and areas for personal development.
  • Describe a change management model and the process for planning, communicating, and implementing change.
  • Describe how to build and rebuild trust in an organization.
  • Use personal influence and develop political savvy to network and influence people effectively.
  • Develop strategies for creating a positive work environment that fosters leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement in others.

Competency Terms

Team Building
Motivation
Leadership & Systems Thinking Skills
Vision
Professional Development
Change Management

Related Occupations

Department/Bureau Director
Deputy Director
Other Business Support Services
Other Management & Leadership
Other Professional
Program Director
Public health - multiple occupations will benefit
Public Health Agency Director
Public Health Manager/Program Manager

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