IMPORTANT DATES
Leadership school for analysts starts October 5, 2022 and ends June 21, 2023 with holiday time off. All nine months of training are through a virtual platform.
HOW IT WORKS
There are a total of 12 modules in the program. Each module reflects a different core area of leadership. Approximately every 3 weeks, students receive a new 20-30-minute video and workbook materials respective to the module of the week. Students are also provided with additional links, trainings, and books to read and incorporate into their learning as part of their weekly assignments.
WEEKLY GROUP SESSIONS
Students attend a one-hour session every week for nine months, minus holiday time off. During these sessions, we help you take stock of your current leadership inventory, your varied experiences, and your viewpoints, and discover opportunities for growth together. Through participation with your colleagues, shared knowledge, and open feedback, you will develop a more enhanced approach to leadership, crime analysis, and wellness. Weekly sessions include instruction and application, reflection, role play, and open forum. We often host industry leaders as guest speakers to spice up your growth!
Time commitment on weekly assignments ranges from 1-3 hours per week. Students will not be required to submit homework; however, they will be provided with a tracking tool to ensure that they meet all the graduation requirements.
12-MODULE SUCCESS SYSTEM
The 12-part module system that includes videos and worksheets that help leaders build vision alignment, a core leadership foundation, efficiency systems, and a culture of team success.
In addition, to ensure that all students have the tools needed to build analytical function, the training covers the big picture of data-driven strategies, a vision of the analytical function, the roles and responsibilities of the analytical unit, policies, and procedures, how to recruit and retain quality analysts, collection tools, and data quality strategies, how to be results-focused and purpose-driven, turning data into actionable insight/predict and optimize outcomes, establishing influence and buy-in, developing efficiency strategies, building a legacy, leadership, and long-term success in crime analysis!
TOOLS AND TEMPLATES
There are tools and templates and examples – you don’t have to start from scratch! We have everything in one spot to ensure that you only implement best practices that work! We provide:
- Various templates and tools for fully developed buy-in strategies, comprehensive data-driven strategies implementation plans, data quality assessments, job descriptions, hiring tools, skills assessment tools, vision statements, best practices CompStat procedural guides, product assessments, analytical progress assessments, productivity tools for self and team, and more. You receive all the language, document templates, and even videos to use as guides in your own design.
- Various templates and tools that you can customize for your team including a portfolio template, Compstat PowerPoint templates, bulletin templates, annual report templates, and more.
- Various technical training to fill any technical skills gaps including Fundamentals of Crime Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Goal Crafting and Achieving, Power Planning Matrix, Creating Buy-In Training, 5 Things Analysts Must Do Training, Data Quality training, Building Your Professionalism and Confidence Training, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning Series, and more!
WELLNESS EVENTS
Enjoy bonus wellness events with our larger community at no extra cost. These wellness events are opportunities for you to experience wellness with the least amount of effort - just show up! Come to one, come to all! It's your bonus...it's your life by design! Some wellness activities include our Mindset and Stress Management Series, Meditation Practices, Life by Design Workshop, Mastering a Holistic Health Routine Workshop, Mindful Eating, and more!
GRADUATION
Graduation is June 21, 2023. Participants must complete all 12 modules to qualify for certificates.