“L101 [Foundations of Emergency Management] packed more information in the 2 weeks than I thought possible”
Todd Musselman, Regional Coordinator, South Carolina Emergency Management Division
“I felt the L-101 course was very informative, challenging, and overall excellent class. It encompassed all aspects of EM into a packed two week[s] that filled many holes not fully covered in my college.”
Todd Musselman, Regional Coordinator, South Carolina Emergency Management Division
“…the 101 course was by far worth the two weeks and long days of covering extensive course material.”
Gretchen Brit, Region 6 Emergency Management Coordinator, South Carolina Emergency Management Division
“I cannot say enough about this course and how worthwhile I felt it was. […] I am thankful for the opportunity to have attended this course, and I highly recommend it.”
Gretchen Brit, Region 6 Emergency Management Coordinator, South Carolina Emergency Management Division
“The Foundations of Emergency Management is a valuable course to build confidence in new Emergency Management Professionals.”
Gregory Haselden, South Carolina Emergency Management Division
“An inspirational week spent with extraordinary people gaining invaluable experience.”
Glenn Yorks, Emergency Manager, Nooksack Indian Tribe, WA.
“The partnership at EMI with Harvard takes emergency management leadership studies to a whole new level.”
Mark Landry, FEMA Region I Federal Coordinating Officer.
“This was an excellent course where you are provided the opportunity to better understand yourself, learn from others, grow as a leader, and utilize tools so you can empower and lead others.”
Teri Smith, Emergency Manager, Douglas County, KS.
“I expected the course to be good, I was wrong, it was great! Thank you for opening my eyes, mind, and heart to new ways to effectively lead and mentor others.”
Carolyn Harshman, International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
“What a wonderful program! This subject matter is right on target regarding what emergency management needs to become more effective and to enhance professionalism in our field.”
Lyn Gross, Emergency Manage and IAEM Representative, Brier, WA.
“Finally a course that teaches and encourages people to lead instead of manage. The information is 180 degrees different from common practice. This has been a breath of fresh air which encourages all who attend to continue moving emergency management into heightened levels of practice.”
Chuck Wallace, Emergency Manager, Gray’s Harbor County, WA.
“I am honored to have been selected to attend this program and I am excited to bring back what I learned to my organization. The course concepts will help me be a better person, better employee, better emergency manager, and better leader — a meta–leader.”
Randy Agerton, Assistant Chief, Florida Department of Corrections.
“The inaugural class of the National Emergency Management Executive Academy gave me a whole new perspective on leadership, one that will help me lead better in times of need.”
Andrea Davis, External Affairs Director, FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office.
The National Emergency Management Executive Academy
E680 – Emergency Management – A Leadership Challenge
Course Overview
The Emergency Management Institute (EMI), partnering with Harvard University, will deliver E680, Emergency Management – A Leadership Challenge. This course is based on Meta-Leadership training developed by Harvard for the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative (NPLI). Meta-Leadership provides the framework that strategically leverages the efforts of different organizational units. The course focuses on Whole Community and Meta-Leadership capabilities that enable effective leadership across organizational boundaries. The Five Dimensions of Meta-Leadership are: The Person of the Meta-Leader; the Situation; Leading Your Silo; Leading Up; and Leading Cross-Agency Connectivity.
Other course topics include Terrorism; Mistakes You Will Make in a Crisis; and Negotiation and Conflict Resolution in Complex Crisis Environments. The course is highly interactive and includes relevant case studies and realistic simulation exercises.
Selection Criteria
Formal acceptance into the National Emergency Management Executive Academy will include participants selected from State, local, Tribal Nations, Trust territories, Federal Agencies, Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), higher education institutions, and recognized leaders in emergency management, related private industries, and voluntary organizations.
This course is designed for key executive positions at the national, State, regional, tribal, territorial, or major urban area levels. Ideal candidates will serve on major commissions and task forces or be responsible for making decisions that have a significant effect on national policy. The audience may include, but is not limited to:
- Emergency management and homeland security directors or advisors;
- High-ranking administrators;
- Presidents or chairs of major professional organizations;
- Federal department heads of offices of emergency management or homeland security;
- Chiefs or directors of voluntary agencies or organizations; and
- Private sector executives leading major emergency management offices.
Prerequisites
Required—Participants must have completed the first three sessions (E680, E682, and E684) of the Executive Academy before applying for E686.
Course Length
5 days
