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WORKSHOP: LEADERSHIP IN LAND SEARCH AND RESCUE
Developed by Rick LaValla, Tony Jones Chris Long.
(1 day)
In search and rescue (SAR) leadership is an essential component for very many reasons not the least of which is safety. Volunteers expect and deserve good leadership. Without leadership any organizational structure will not attain its full potential and, indeed, may fail. The team will not be able to provide a quality of service and casualties will not get the attention to be expected in the developing social climate. It would seem, at times, that discussions on the importance of leadership in SAR have been relegated to a minor position in overall schemes of training. Occasionally, views have been expressed that effective leadership is anti-democratic implying that democracy is the ultimate goal. As with many other subjects, the literature on leadership is increasing dramatically.
The SAR environment, often, is hostile and can not be considered to be a stable factor in preplanning. In addition, a volunteer team’s response both in terms of numbers and expertise is not predictably stable and, therefore, compounds the difficulties of preplanning. Williams (1970) stated that “The role of volunteer rescue leader is most demanding, requiring great skills, including knowledge of rescue procedures and jurisdictions of responsible agencies. But most important is knowledge of psychology, the ability to deal with volunteers, and a great sense of tact and diplomacy.”
What precisely is leadership has been and is the subject of considerable debate with uncertainty disguised as certainty and opinion stated as fact. To a very large extent leadership is conceptual. To term it a soft skill is to underrate its significance. Most team members have strong opinions as to what is and what is not good leadership. It must be stressed that without effective leadership command and management systems will fail.
The focus of this workshop is to describe what leadership is, how it impacts on operations, how it may be applied and how it may be developed within SAR organizations.
Workshop discussion topics include: Definition of Leadership; Authority (Derivation, Levels of Authority, Discipline, and Levels of Leadership); Styles of Leadership; Attributes of Leadership (Integrity, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Flexibility, Knowledge, Skills, Judgment, Concern, Ego, Loyalty, Respect, Endurance, Experience); Constraints; Selection (Appointment) of Leaders; Training and Education; Leadership Tactical Decision Games.
For more information contact Rick@SearchAndRescueTraining.com
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NEW TRAINING COURSES ARE NOW BEING FINALIZED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CO, WA (2), NM, and WY.
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- You can plan now for this fall or next spring training. Get the dates you want, that will best meet YOUR schedule. Rick at SearchandRescueTraining.com is available to work with you on dates, course cost etc.
- For planning purposes, typical cost for the "Search Management System (SMS)" workshop (just updated in April of 2008) is approximately $125.00 per student plus a $40.00 per student 300 page workbook. The cost includes all instructor travel, fees etc. Your training will also be advertised on the web site if you wish to open the course to personnel outside of your area. Please contact Rick for a firm quote.
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“Really enjoyed the class. I've been telling the SAR coordinator that MSO was a good class but something was missing. This seminar fills that gap nicely.”
“The planning process works! Once we get people trained under this new system things will run much smoother.”
” Just a note to say I enjoyed the class. The course was outstanding and it brought out the true sense of the "real" searches.”
For More Information Contact
Goodman & Associates
9519 Admiral Dewey Ave. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111
505 238-8669
