Tuesday, May 11, 2021

A Look at L-580, Leadership Is Action

Eric Carlson at the Gettysburg Staff Ride


Did you know L-580 is more that just staff rides? Although staff rides involving historical events like Gettysburg or Chickamauga/Chattanooga provide the perfect venue for the facilitation of learning objectives and allows for senior-level discussion at the organizational level, they are only one avenue for L-580 opportunities. Other avenues have included the San Diego County Mega Fire Case Study and the Wharton Leadership Conference. L-580, Leadership Is Action is a continuing education opportunity primarily for senior fire management leaders (Agency Administrators/Line Officers involved in managing complex incidents, incident management organizations [Type 1, Type 2, Area Command, and NIMO], and leaders from national, regional, or state offices.)

What Makes L-580 Different from Other L-Courses?

The intent of L-580 is to foster exchange of knowledge and experience in the art of leading during high-risk and complex incidents. Unlike other L-courses, L-580 is not a training course nor a "one-and-done" affair. 
skills to knowledge/entry to retire

As a student of fire/leadership develops their art, the progression of learning moves from skills training to knowledge. L-580 events:
  • Illicit an emotional impact driving behavioral/leadership changes within senior leadership of organizations. 
  • Address current concerns and leadership challenges faced by incident management organizations and senior fire leaders.
  • Promote benchmarking and collaboration with outside organizations.
  • Foster continuing personal and professional growth in order to keep pace with current and future workforce needs.
  • Focus on leadership actions, decision-making, and critical thinking at the strategic level.
  • Refine structured facilitation of interactive group discussions and/or activities.
For more information about L-580, contact Mike Ellsworth (FWS), L-580 Curriculum Management Lead.
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