‘Leadership Course’ available to court professionals online

The National Center for State Courts will present an online “Leadership Course” Thursdays and Fridays, November 12-13 and 19-20, from noon to 4 p.m. each day.

Leaders in the 21st century must inspire, communicate a vision, and master the workforce and work environment. In this course, participants will become familiar with the major theories and practices of leadership, including what it takes to exercise leadership as an individual, as the leader of teams, and as the leader of an organization that must work effectively with other branches of government and stakeholders.

This course is designed for a wide range of court professionals, including individuals seeking CCE certification, court administrators, judges, clerks, managers, human resources professionals, supervisors, team leaders, training and development professionals, and court improvement teams.

As a result of attending this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify traits, activities, and models of leadership.

• Explore the differences between leadership and management and the value each brings to an organization.

• Demonstrate personal and organizational legitimacy through transparency and accountability in leadership.

• Discuss the relationships and connections needed for leaders to be effective in an interdependent judicial system.

• Advocate for a governance structure that promotes effective communication, collaborative decision-making, and teamwork.

Cost for the online course is $495. To register, visit www.ncsc.org and click on “Education &?events.”