ICLD Phase 2

ICLD 2.1 Generations

This module focuses on Generations and the variety of them we now have in the workplace, as well as, within the communities that we serve.  It is imperative for true leadership success that we are familiar with the different generations and understand how they think, their motivations and their work habits.  You may be surprised by the diverse thought processes that each generation possesses. 

ICLD 2.2 It's Our Ship

This module is a summary of Captain D. Michael Abrashoff’s second book, “It’s Our Ship, The No-Nonsense Guide to Leadership”.  You see, after Abrashoff’s successful naval career he realized that although he had successfully created an environment of collaboration and organizational growth on his ship, the Benfold, he had failed to share all of his techniques, initiatives, and processes with his fellow captains who were able to achieve success at his level.  Therefore, in hindsight, he had failed them.  This book discusses how successful leaders share information within their organizations to create great synergy.

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ICLD 2.3 Practical Emotional Intelligence

This module addresses the importance of having a strong sense of emotional intelligence and its relationship to strong leadership.  Emotional intelligence is critical in law enforcement both internally and with public interactions.  The instructor defines emotional intelligence and its practical uses in law enforcement.  

ICLD 2.4 Good to Great

This module is a summary of the Jim Collins’ book Good to Great and provides an overview of the concepts and principles of the book.  It focuses on how some organizations and individuals manage to transform themselves from and operate at an extremely high level based on a provided performance matrix.  This module addresses the fact that the principles identified in Good to Great transcend the corporate world and can apply to the public safety arena as well.

ICLD 2.5 Proactive Communication

This module addresses one of the most challenging aspects of law enforcement and public safety – the ability to proactively communicate with our employees, peers and the citizens that we serve.  The instructor provides valuable insight into concepts, techniques, and exercises that stress communicating proactively and in a manner that ensures true understanding.  

ICLD 2.6 Conflict Management

If you think about it, most of what we deal with in law enforcement revolve around some type of conflict.  Therefore, conflict management becomes a key component of accomplishing the law enforcement mission, whether there are external conflicts (outside the organization), or internal conflicts (within the organization). This module addresses conflict management and introduces students to techniques, processes and other solutions to address conflict.

ICLD 2.7 Cultural Diversity

This module focuses on cultural sensitivity and its importance to leadership, particularly in the law enforcement community.  As law enforcement professionals we are obligated to provide responsive, effective, and equal services to all of the diverse cultural groups that we serve.  This module provides insight into the barriers that often hinder us as individuals and organizations in providing these services in the manner intended.  It stresses the need to understand the viewpoints of the cultures we serve and to take a journey of self-discovery regarding our bias, prejudice, and perception of these cultures. 

ICLD 2.8 Action Leadership

This module focuses on Action-Centered Leadership concepts that were developed by Dr. John Adair.  Action-Centered Leadership was developed for the military, so it is easily adapted by law enforcement since most law enforcement agencies are based on a para-military structure.  This module addresses the concept that leadership is a trainable skill and that there is a distinct difference in leadership and management

ICLD 2.9 Reflective Leadership

In this module, students are introduced to the concept of Reflective Leadership.  Reflective leaders develop a very broad view of their organizations, circumstances, and decisions.  They understand that people may not see things the way that they do.  They understand the need to develop other reflective leaders within the organization.  This module provides students with the skills, techniques, and concepts of a reflective leader with the hope that they will utilize them for self-growth and the development of others. 

ICLD 2.10 Start with Why

This module is a summary of the book, Start with Why, How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, by Simon Sinek.  The module is designed to utilize insights provided within the book to give students information that will assist them in effectively leading their employees and agencies. Although the book may come across as a book for those in sales and marketing, the reality is that law enforcement is like running a business where we serve and protect.  Understanding the ‘why’, will enable us as leaders to create an atmosphere of being proactive in everything we do.

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ICLD 2.11 Legacy Leadership

This module discusses Legacy Leadership, the concepts behind it, why it’s important, and the things we must do to make sure we have a strong legacy mindset.  Doing this promotes our organization and protects our future.  Students will be reminded of the fact that all leaders leave a legacy.  What do we want our legacy to be? In law enforcement, we must remember to always pursue excellence and inspire others to do so as well. 

ICLD 2.12 Succession Planning

This module is designed to offer insight on how to adapt and overcome one of the greatest challenges facing many law enforcement agencies in the twenty-first century. That challenge is Succession Planning.  Succession planning is a powerful concept in which organizations ensure continuity and long-term organizational health by identifying and developing employees to take responsibility by filling critical roles that will become available in the future.  This allows them to prepare for attrition and fill important gaps as they appear in the agency. 

ICLD 2.13 Human Capital Management

This module focuses on Human Capital Management (HCM).  It is an approach to employee staffing that perceives people as assets or human capital, whose current value can be measured and whose future value can be enhanced through investment.  This is of particular importance in law enforcement agencies where budgets and resources can be challenging.