The Professional Development Difference

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Ever wondered how to build a values-driven professional development program in a fire department? Ponder no more, as we venture into the heart of this topic, highlighting the importance of creating a holistic training approach that values members for their entire persona, not just their ranks. You'll hear Jeffrey's perspective on the essential role of a training officer in command staff meetings, shedding light on their pivotal role in assessing the effectiveness of training programs.
Jeffery King's suggested reading:
Simon Sinek - Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, The Infinite Game

Adam Grant - Give and Take, Think Again

Jim Collins - Built to Last, Good to Great, Great by Choice

Michael Schur - How to Be Perfect (great audio)

Brene Brown - Dare to Lead, Daring Greatly, The Gifts of Imperfection

Malcolm Gladwell - Outliers, Talking to Strangers (great audio), The Tipping Point

Sidney Dekker - Just Culture, Drift Into Failure, Do Safety Differently

James Clear - Atomic Habits

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This episode was recorded at the AVB CTC in Phoenix, AZ on November 13, 2023

Chapters

1. The Professional Development Difference (00:00:00)

2. Training Officer and Professional Development (00:01:37)

3. Building a Values-Driven Professional Development Program (00:08:53)

4. Fire Department Training Challenges and Prioritization (00:12:54)

5. Training and Alignment in Fire Department (00:26:11)