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Influential Leadership

Influential Correctional Leadership Program Overview

The one-day program was developed in 2023 to be a mandatory one-day program for all supervisors in response to recommendations from the field to offer supervisory training on an annual basis. This program is facilitated by experienced supervisors at all levels as well as members of the Workforce Engagement management and supervisory team. The program will be updated annually to meet Department needs.

Topics Included:

  • Peer to Supervisor
  • Being an Effective Role Model
  • Approaching Difficult Conversations Effectively
  • Defining Progressive Discipline and Scenarios

DWE Mission

To develop, educate, and sustain correctional professionals by providing relevant services through workforce engagement.

DWE Vision

To influence and inspire Correctional Professionals through guidance and support.



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Mission

To develop, educate, and sustain correctional professionals by providing relevant services through workforce engagement.

Vision

To influence and inspire Correctional Professionals through guidance and support.


Eligibility Requirements

How To Attend: All IDOC Supervisors must attend this program each year as part of their Annual Inservice. Other staff interested may contact their Supervisor, their Training Department, or complete the request for training using the following link. 
https://forms.office.com/g/E1AfvvD7pU

Grade Level: All newly appointed Supervisors. Please check with SPD to verify your grade level.

Program Requirements

  • Designed for supervisors in all positions both veteran and new, custody and non-custody

Program Schedule

Program held at each facility based on the schedule set by the Facility Training Department.

Contact the Facility Training Department for dates and times.

Interested in taking this course?

The Division of Workforce Engagement provides state-of-the-art instruction to department employees and to other stakeholders.