Progressive Leadership Principles, Concepts, and Tools
For current or aspiring fire service managers and leaders. Focuses on enhancing employee development, personal and organizational development, and creating a prepared, focused, empowered, and safe workplace. Provides detailed information on managing agencies during tough times, and the fire department's role in the political process. Will work well in officer or leadership courses or classes and is also an excellent reference for fire officer promotional processes.
This book replaces the "When in Doubt, Lead!" series previously written by Chief Compton.
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After they have worked in the field for a while, many firefighters become interested in holding a leadership position that offers a new set of challenges. If you are interested in moving up the career ladder and attaining a leadership position in your department, Progressive Leadership Principles, Concepts, and Tools will help to equip you with the skills and information that you need to do the job right.
Emphasis on Development
Progressive Leadership Principles, Concepts, and Tools focuses on developmental issues that fire department leaders routinely address, including: personal development, employee development, and organizational development. Learning to foster these forms of development helps to create a safer workplace and empowers employees to have a greater focus and method of preparation for their duties.
Emphasis on Management
The text also focuses on managing departmental functions during stressful situations and defining the department’s role in the political arena. Depending on the leadership position you will hold, you may be responsible for helping the department move past certain obstacles and participating directly in political matters. The book helps to prepare you for both scenarios.
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Progressive Leadership Principles, Concepts, and Tools is an excellent study resource for firefighters who plan to attain a leadership position. If you need an academic resource to help you perform better in leadership courses or a text to consult about leadership issues while you are on the job, you should have this book in your library.
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