The Executive Development Program is the last of three unique leadership programs provided by the Leadership Development Institute of Georgia (LDIG).  The program is intended for upper-level management personnel who are at or above the rank of Major and above.  This seven-module program is designed to assist executives in solving critical problems and guiding their agencies through turbulent times.  The on-campus learning environment will foster collaboration, problem solving and critical thinking.  It will also be demanding and intellectually challenging.

In addition to face-to-face instruction, key components include comprehensive readings, table-top exercises and a written Action Plan related to a tangible problem participants face in their individual agencies.  The size of the class is limited to 15 to foster dialog and the sharing of experiences among class members.  The readings will focus on major issues chief executive face and are designed to augment the decision-making process.  The table-top exercises will bring realistic problems to a format where they can be analyzed, disentangled and solved.   Action Plans are instructor-guided and will deal with real agency problems that need to be addressed.  Classroom time will be dedicated to discussions of these plans with group interactions designed to foster problem-solving.  Finally, the small size of the class serves to stimulate meaningful

The Command-Level Program is the centerpiece of three unique leadership programs provided by the LDIG.  The program is intended for mid-level management personnel who are at or above the rank of lieutenant.  This seven-module program is designed to develop top-level leaders who can foster organizational cohesion and who have the skills necessary to engage the community they serve.  The on-campus learning environment will foster participation, interaction and forward thinking.  It will also be demanding and intellectually challenging.

In addition to face-to-face instruction, key components include comprehensive readings, a mentoring/shadowing experience and a written project related to a real-life obstacle participants face in their individual agency.  The size of the class is limited to 25 to foster dialog and the sharing of experiences among class members.  A manageable number of readings will focus on current, cutting edge topics calculated not only to develop knowledge but also to promote forward thinking. The mentoring/shadowing experience provides participants the opportunity to observe and examine the daily professional life of a command-level staff member at another agency.  Projects are individualized and designed to make a real-world impact in the participant’s home agency. These projects are instructor-guided and classroom time will be dedicated to discussions of project progress with group interactions designed to foster problem-solving and best practices. Finally, the small size of the class serves to stimulate meaningful discussions and promote the building of long-lasting professional relationships.

The first component of the three unique leadership programs provided by LDIG is the Supervisory-Level Enhancement Program. The program is designed to provide experienced first-line supervisors with the tools needed for advancement into mid-level management. It is a seven-module program is designed to enhance 1^st line supervisory skills in three vital areas: Leadership Development, Organizational Cohesiveness and Community Engagement. It employs a dynamic on-campus learning environment that will foster skill development, group  interaction and independent thinking. It is both schedule friendly and intellectually challenging.

In addition to face-to-face instruction, key components include short thought-provoking readings, a series of problem-solving exercises directly related to the participant’s agency and a community engagement project.  The size of the class is limited to 25 to foster dialog and the sharing of experiences among class members.  The readings, which are manageable in length and content, will focus on current topics gaged to encourage the reader to face alternative points of view.  The problem-solving exercises will deal with real agency problems that need to be analyzed.  As to the community engagement projects, each participant will choose a community-related issue to address, investigate the matter and construct written recommendations on dealing with the issue.  These projects are instructor-guided and classroom time will be dedicated to discussions of participant progress.  Finally, the small size of the class serves to stimulate meaningful discussions and promote the building of long-lasting professional relationships.

The Leadership Advancement for Women in Law Enforcement (LAWLE) is a Special Targeted Program of the Leadership Development Institute of Georgia(LDIG). While there are many obstacles confronting law enforcement today, women may face specific challenges in their role as leaders in a male-dominated field. This special targeted LDIG program is designed to address some of the top concerns in this area, and to provide women and people who identify as women the tools they need to develop and enhance their leadership skills. Participants will leave the program with an individualized career plan outlining specific goals and the tools to reach them. Lead by a team of experienced faculty members as well as outstanding leaders in the law enforcement community, the four-module program focuses on cutting-edge instruction related to Leadership and Career Development, Organizational Cohesiveness, and Community Engagement.

In addition to face-to-face instruction, key components include comprehensive readings, a mentoring/shadowing experience, and developing a strategic career plan. The size of the class is limited to 25 to foster dialog and the sharing of experiences among class members. A manageable number of readings will focus on current, cutting-edge topics calculated not only to develop knowledge but also to promote forward thinking. The mentoring/shadowing experience provides participants the opportunity to observe and examine the daily professional life of a command-level staff member at another agency. Finally, the small size of the class serves to stimulate meaningful discussions and promote the building of long-lasting professional relationships.