Course detail: Leadership in Action: Strategies for Success

Course Description:

Effective leadership is a continuous journey of growth, challenges, and learning. In this dynamic and engaging workshop, participants will explore essential leadership strategies that foster confidence, efficiency, and adaptability. Through real-world examples, interactive discussions, and actionable techniques, this course equips law enforcement professionals with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of leadership. Whether you are a seasoned supervisor or an aspiring leader, this session will provide valuable insights to help you lead with impact.

This session is designed to be hands-on, thought-provoking, and immediately applicable-ensuring participants leave with the knowledge and confidence to lead effectively.

Topics covered will include:
  • Proven leadership tools and techniques
  • Practical strategies for effective management
  • Insights from real-world successes and failures
  • How to make you and your team more resilient 
  • Generational leadership: recruiting, training, and retaining top talent
Core Competencies:
  • Managing Self - Participants will learn to harness one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations.
  • Managing Projects - Participants will demonstrate strong communication skills to convey messages effectively to share their vision, goals, ideas, and issues.
  • Leading People - Participants will lead and engage people to maximize organizational performance.
  • Leading Organizations - Participants will appraise and adopt the duties and behaviors incumbent upon a law enforcement leader who acts in ways that support the needs of their organization, community, and profession. 
Course Objectives:
  • Apply effective leadership principles to improve decision-making, communication, and team engagement.
  • Develop practical management skills to enhance efficiency and organizational success.
  • Analyze real-world leadership successes and failures to extract valuable lessons for personal and professional growth.
  • Identify ways to increase resilience for you and others.
  • Implement generational leadership strategies to recruit, train, and retain employees effectively.
  • Create a personalized leadership action plan with practical steps for immediate implementation.
Instructional Methods:
  • Interactive Lecture: Engage with evidence-based insights and real-life experiences.
  • Applied Learning Exercises: Practice tools and strategies for professional and personal development.
  • Small Group Discussions: Collaborate and share ideas with peers in a supportive environment.
Who Should Attend:
  • All levels of law enforcement professionals
  • Aspiring and informal leaders
  • Supervisors and managers aiming to support diversity in the workplace
Course Requirements:
  • 100% participation and attendance
Fitness Requirements and Expectation of Physical Risk: Sedentary

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an event, please email CPSL or call 620.694.1401 at least three weeks before the first day of the event. Some events may require notice earlier than three weeks and require you contact a specific individual; if so, that information is provided in the event-specific information.

Notice of Availability of the KLETC Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

The University of Kansas has determined that the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) main campus in Hutchinson and its regional sites in Dodge City, Hays, and Parsons are separate campuses. This determination was made in consultation with the Department of Education. The report is available online: https://civilrights.ku.edu/clery.


The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; the procedures the institution will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred On-Campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the institution or a recognized student organization; and on Public Property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

 A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 785-864-6414 or emailing civilrights@ku.edu or arrange for pick-up at a KLETC location.

 Session Information: SL25011F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 05/28/25 and ending on 05/28/25
Only 27 days left to register!
Times: 08:00am-05:00pm CDT
Registration Fee : $50.00

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Participants are responsible for their own meals, lodging and travel. Please dress in layers, as the temperature in the room may be difficult to adjust. The session begins at 8:00AM and is estimated to end at 5:00PM. On-site registration will begin at 7:30AM.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Brenda Dietzman

Facility Detail

Hays KLETC Regional Site
2101 E 13th Street
Hays, KS 67601

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $25.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 10 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.