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2011
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“The goal of the project is to produce ‘user-friendly products which will not only increase knowledge, but give agencies data and tools so they can develop their individual plans to transition mid-managers to leadership. State-of-the-art technology,... Read More
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2011
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The process by which it was determined what knowledge, skills, and abilities jail leaders should have in order to be successful at their jobs is explained. Those 22 identified competencies are described in detail. Sections of this report include: int... Read More
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2011
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This website provides information about the National Jail Leadership Command Academy (NJLCA). Points of access include: class information; resource links; past graduates; Advisory Committee; curriculum topics; and tuition information.... Read More
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2011
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“Through extensive research and analysis, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is offering the field of corrections a comprehensive business model entitled the APEX (Achieving Performance Excellence) Initiative. The APEX Initiative is an agenc... Read More
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2010
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“The Evidence-based Practice Skills Assessment (EBPSA) is a self-report measurement tool designed to gauge the extent to which correctional staff demonstrate the skills necessary to successfully implement Evidence-based Practices (EBP)” (p. 5). The E... Read More
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2010
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Those new to the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) will find this publication to be a great guide to the process. This manual is designed to be used “both as a checklist of key management concepts and as a reminder of important organi... Read More
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2009
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“This report focuses on how leaders can drive employee engagement and increase high performance through hands-on performance management” (p. enclosure). This report contains the following sections: executive summary; employee engagement and high perf... Read More
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2009
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"This paper evaluates change management as an imperative for success for the individual leader and his or her organization" (p. 1). Sections following an abstract include: introduction; dimensions of change; the adaptive leader's paradigmatic framew... Read More
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2009
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Those "differing attributes [of transformational and servant leadership] are analyzed in this paper to determine which model promises to be more effective in implementing organizational change management" (p. 2). In addition to an abstract, this docu... Read More
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2008
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Topics discussed include: strategies for the promotion of staff to jail management positions; faith-based programs in the correctional environment—whether the pros outweigh the cons and programming; emerging technologies—radio interoperability, biome... Read More
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2008
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Results from a study of female staff and leadership in corrections are provided. This report includes the following sections: introduction; what we already know about leadership; methodology; breaking in to corrections -- when women are not allowed;... Read More
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2007
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A collection of training material for corrections administrators is provided on this CD-ROM. Contents include: executive/senior level resources -- "Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century: Executive and Senior Levels," "Developing... Read More
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2007
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A PowerPoint presentation for first time correctional supervisors is provided. Sections of this course are: qualities and skill building for supervisors (personal position statement and the cognitive/behavioral model); values dissonance -- personal ... Read More
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2006
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Leadership basics for mid-level managers are covered. Participants will be able to: define leadership; compare and contrast leadership and management; identify challenges faced by mid-level managers; describe the primary roles of a leader; define th... Read More
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2006
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Characteristics that result in the best performance of correctional managers and supervisors are identified along with key skills, knowledge, and attributes of effective and successful leaders which are then linked to a set of specific behaviors. Thi... Read More
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2005
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This 32-hour program, originally broadcast August 22-25, 2005, is designed for senior managers who want to increase their capacity to guide institutional operations, staff, and inmates. The broadcast covers: foundation for leadership and management; ... Read More
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2005
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This 32-hour satellite/internet broadcast program, originally broadcast September 12-15, 2005, will provide participants strategies for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating work teams within a corrections agency work unit and agency-wid... Read More
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2005
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This self-paced course, available online or on CD-ROM, provides training on leadership during critical incidents. Topics discussed include: applying transactional leadership to emergency preparedness issues; the shift from transactional to transform... Read More
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2005
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This 3-hour program, originally broadcast March 2, 2005, will assist participants with succession planning, provide a framework for developing appropriate training curricula, target external resources needed for staff development, and help participan... Read More
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2005
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Lessons learned from collaborative leadership are imparted. Eight lessons are organized into the following sections: what is means to be a great leader -- lessons from the orchestra; why leadership is important to the effectiveness of justice-relate... Read More
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2005
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This Large Jail Network meeting took place January 30-February 1, 2005, in Longmont, Colorado. Contents of these proceedings include: NICs Core Competency Model Project: Preparing Leaders in Corrections for the Future by Robert Brown; Training as a S... Read More
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2005
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Strategies for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating work teams within a work unit or agencywide are covered during this 36-hour program. Sections contained in this manual are: why teams?; dimensions of teamwork; teams and the organizat... Read More
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2005
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Characteristics that result in the best performance of executive and senior level leaders are identified along with the key skills, knowledge, and attributes of effective and successful leaders which are then linked to a set of specific behaviors. Fo... Read More
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2004
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Participants will assess their personal leadership styles and set specific goals for a career development plan during this 36-hour course. Five sections comprise this manual: leadership -- self-mastery, network relationships, and positive politics; ... Read More
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2003
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Training and practical experience in the techniques and skills of Co-Active coaching as the foundation of a leadership culture are provided during this 36-hour program. Topics covered include: leadership culture; coaching principles; commitment and ... Read More
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2003
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Demographics, turnover, and leadership development for four levels of correctional management (e.g., executive leaders, senior leaders, managers, and supervisors) are analyzed. Sections comprising this report are: project background; key findings; t... Read More
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2003
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A leadership curriculum package that provides "a quickie look at the work of a leader and how best to do it" is presented. Contents of this collection are: guide to assembling the lesson plan and participant handout; instructor notes; copies of over... Read More
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2002
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Strategies for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating work teams within a work unit and agency-wide are presented during this 36-hour program. This manual contains the following sections: Why teams?; critical elements of teamwork; organi... Read More
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