New York City Fire Department | Evaluated Learning Experience
Institute for Leadership, Education, and Professional Development (I-LEAP’D) (MNG 320)
56 hours (1 week).
May 2024 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: apply leadership skills, concepts and qualities necessary to motivate themselves and subordinates; redefine their roles as first line and mid-level supervisors and gain confidence as leaders, developing new techniques to lead their respective units in a constantly changing, complex Department; possess a professional resume, professional biography and professional headshot; demonstrate critical and creative thinking to make tough decisions under pressure; communicate concepts with clarity and precision in written and oral forms; manage both professional and personal conflicts; utilize ethical reasoning to make decisions; speak effectively to clearly and succinctly deliver a message; effectively communicate with all peers including subordinates, supervisors and managers; gain skills to answer difficult questions in unique situations, analyze the integration of power and influence in organizational development; discuss emotional intelligence and its effect on interpersonal relationships; perform a decision forcing case review analysis; understand the 3 factors that affect sleep quality; perform basic trauma release exercises; perform tactical fitness practices to enhance their performance; learn how to manage their stress to become more resilient; and discuss current challenges facing executive leadership teams at the Fire Department of New York.
Major topics taught include strategic communications – effective writing, executive presence and public speaking and conflict management; critical thinking and leading through tough decisions; how to lead an organization through change and stress to achieve followership and resilience; how to maintain a healthy lifestyle to enhance performance. The course utilizes several different methods such as case studies, workshops and simulated leadership scenarios. Throughout the course, participants from both uniform and civilian ranks work collaboratively, building trust and rapport and gaining a better understanding of both individual and Department-wide leadership challenges.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR in the graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fire Service Administration, Management, Leadership, or Public Administration (6/25).