The opportunities listed below are ones specifically recommended by B.C. Corrections for your leadership development. Several formats are included here:
- Scheduled in-person courses / workshops. These sessions have been set up and scheduled by B.C. Corrections; see each entry for details and how to express interest in participating.
- Independent Learning. These offerings can be completed any time and include formats that are completely online short lessons or a series of activities that include materials downloaded from this web site.
Scheduled Courses
These in-person Leadership Development courses have been selected by B.C. Corrections as recommended ones for CorrLeader development. Participating and enrollment is limited and subject to approval; see each course for details on how to register interest.
In this course learners will have the opportunity to evaluate and develop their capabilities and confidence to engage with, lead, and motivate a team.
(From: JIBC Centre for Leadership Development; Mode: In-person, scheduled course; Next offered: n/a)
This Public Service Agency course focuses on the broad range of knowledge and skills that all excluded managers are expected to have to work effectively in government
(From: Public Service Agency; Mode: In-person, scheduled course; Next offered: TBA).
This workshop supports a coaching approach to conversations that will enhance employee engagement and improve performance
(From: Public Service Agency; Mode: In-person, scheduled course; Next offered: TBA).
Upon completion of this course, participants will have been introduced to and practices the five Fierce modules, including Fierce Foundations and the four conversation types
(From: Public Service Agency; Mode: In-person, scheduled course; Next offered: TBA).
In this workshop, Marli Rusen will introduce leaders to her MIRROR Method - a practical and legally defensible framework to follow to ensure that they conduct - and are seen to conduct - fair and objective workplace reviews
(From: Marli Rusen; Mode: In-person, scheduled course; Next offered: TBA).
At the core of being an effective leader is the knowledge of who you are in order to lead authentically. In this course, learners will gain a deeper understanding of their personal leadership style and its impact on others
(From: JIBC; Mode: In-person, scheduled course; Next offered: n/a)
Independent Learning
The items below are available online as online learning modules or materials that can be downloaded. You can then complete at your own time and pace.
This two-hour interactive online course provides learners with an understanding of the provincial government’s commitments to reconciliation, explores Indigenous culture, our shared history, and what steps can be taken, collectively and individually, to pursue reconciliation.
(From: BC Public Service Agency; Mode: Independent learning, online module; Next offered: ongoing)
This courses guides instructors, supervisors and other staff in leadership roles on how to provide effective feedback in order to promote the ongoing development of facilitators.
(From: Adult Custody Training; Mode: Independent learning, online module; Next offered: ongoing)
This course focuses understanding how to apply leadership for everyone through collaborative communication.
(From: JIBC; Mode: Independent learning, online module; Next offered: ongoing)
This course will give you the tools to understand employee engagement, measure it in your organization and take action if improvement is needed.
(From: JIBC; Mode: Independent learning, online module; Next offered: ongoing)
When you delegate to others it frees you up to focus on the big picture and allows you to make the best use of your time and skills. This material will give you an overview of how to correctly delegate a task.
(From: JIBC; Mode: Independent learning, downloaded materials; Next offered: ongoing)
This course explores the key characteristics of effective leaders who naturally influence and, as a result, build trust with others.
(From: JIBC; Mode: Independent learning, online module; Next offered: ongoing)
The Leadership Skills Inventory is a self-assessment booklet designed to help you assess your leadership skills based on five areas
(From: JIBC; Mode: Independent learning, downloaded materials; Next offered: ongoing).
Unconscious bias is a phenomenon that all humans engage as a mechanism to help explain and understand our surroundings. Unfortunately, it can inhibit our interactions and make us draw conclusions that are incorrect
(From: JIBC; Mode: Independent learning, online module; Next offered: ongoing).
It’s important to know your own communication style and that of others in order to communicate more effectively. By understanding the different styles and how to accommodate for each, you will build trust, have more productive meetings, and communicate more effectively.
(From: JIBC; Mode: Independent learning, online module; Next offered: ongoing)