Essentials of Leadership

Summary

The Women in Policing Seminars offered by Montejo Consulting feature interactive, student driven classes that prepare women in today’s law enforcement field for the practical and often not so subtle aspects of assuming command. They are offered as one, two, or three day seminars and focus on critical skills necessary for women to bridge the gap from first line supervisors to command staff. Issues unique to women constitute a significant portion of the course, balanced with the practical aspects of defining leadership, learning to lead and improving leadership capacity. Our seminars are hands on and feature case studies, lectures, and discussion groups.

Featured Training Modules

• Essentials of Leadership
  How female leaders produce positive results in a male oriented organization.
• Views of Women in Law Enforcement
  Do stereotypes impede success? Ensure that you are the most qualified candidate.
• Communication
  Police officers tell people what to do everyday. Why do women often fail to have their voices heard?

Results

At the completion of the courses, the students will be able to evaluate a variety of leadership styles and determine which techniques are most appropriate for them; they will recognize the gender-bender communications that interfere in understanding direction, resulting in failed outcomes, as well as the importance of balance in your work and personal life. An overview of the beginning of women in law enforcement, federal mandates and litigation illustrates how women in policing arrived to where they are now. Issues of sexual harassment, recognizing and overcoming negative views of policewomen; how the culture and climate of policing impacts the promotional process for female officers; overcoming challenges of the “brass ceiling”; goal setting for their future; identifying their leadership styles; recognizing differences in communication skills; building a roadmap for their future; as well as time and stress management are all components of these courses.

Conclusion

The Essentials of Leadership is a unique opportunity for female managers to gather insight into how men and women interact with each other in a working environment. The instructor brings the perspective of a female supervisor in a male dominated law enforcement environment; however, these techniques are valuable tools for supervisors in any circumstance. Techniques and leadership styles most commonly utilized by females are fast becoming the status quo for leadership in the 21st century. Increasing awareness of these leadership skills will enable all class participants to break down barriers between divergent styles, and form a cooperative effort to create successful outcomes.