Executive Development (R0123)

Curriculum: Executive Development

Executive Development is the entry course for the EFOP. This 10-day course is intended to provide a framework in which leadership is a process whereby you and others perform adaptive work. The three primary curriculum themes of the course are leadership, research, and change. Through a combination of theory, case-study analysis, reflection, introspection, and self- and observer-based assessment, participants learn how to enhance personal/ team development and engage in applied research.

The curriculum includes self- and observer-based survey assessment instruments, case-study analysis, an adaptive challenge consult, and experiential activities.

Course units include adaptive leadership, teams, change management, research, change and creativity, adaptive problems, research practicum, service quality, organizational culture, ethics and change management, and research proposals. There is a required precourse assignment dealing with applied research and book reading.

Selection Criteria	Please refer to the "Selection Criteria for the EFOP". Non Executive Fire Office Program Applicants/Candidates must be minimally a chief level officer. Supervisory level applicants (e.g. Company Officers, Captains, Lieutenants, etc.) will not be considered. Students enrolled in the EFOP will be given priority.
Delivery Type	10-Day On-Campus
Prerequisites	ICS 100 level and ICS 200 level training. Preferred courses are Q462 and Q463 available through NFA Online at www.nfaonline.dhs.gov. Chief's signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.
ACE Recommendation	In the graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Public Administration or Public Safety.
CEU's	6.3
Post-Course Requirements	For EFOP Students: An Applied Research Project is required for postcourse activity.
Student Pre-Course Materials	http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/pcm/pcm_r0123.pdf (203K, PDF Help) http://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/efop/r0123-pcm.shtm (HTML Help)
NFPA Standards	None.
Student Comments	The ARP will have a direct impact for my department. The concept and theory presented will help me to be a better leader...Absolutely, the best leadership course I have ever taken (twenty-six years on the job)...I want to be part of a learning organization. We must continue to learn and grow for this to happen. This is the premiere program in the country. I can think of nowhere else to be.

Course Schedule Information

		Dates	Availability	Location	Contact(s)
		July 8 - 19, 2013	Full	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		July 22, 2013 - August 2, 2013	Full	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		September 23, 2013 - October 4, 2013	Full	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		November 11 - 22, 2013	Application Period Closed	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		January 27, 2014 - February 7, 2014	Application Period Closed	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		February 24, 2014 - March 7, 2014	Application Period Closed	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		March 10 - 21, 2014	Application Period Closed	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		June 16 - 27, 2014	Apply on 10/15/2013 - 12/15/2013	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		July 7 - 18, 2014	Apply on 10/15/2013 - 12/15/2013	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		August 18 - 29, 2014	Apply on 10/15/2013 - 12/15/2013	Emmitsburg, Maryland
		September 22, 2014 - October 3, 2014	Apply on 10/15/2013 - 12/15/2013	Emmitsburg, Maryland