IDOC Leadership Programs

Women in Leadership
The program was created to provide training and support to high-potential staff who are not yet in supervisory positions, allowing them to better function as peer leaders in their current roles.
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Leadership Academy
A blended format of lecture and team building activities, the Leadership Academy teaches teamwork, communication, leadership and general life skills.
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Peer Leadership
Program supports the growth of front-line leaders within the IDOC. The program was created to provide training and support to high-potential staff who are not yet in supervisory positions, allowing them to better function as peer leaders in their current roles.
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Experienced and Emerging Leaders
Four session program designed for participants who exhibit the potential to become a leader within their organization.
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Executive Leadership
Program designed to prepare individuals for Organizational Leadership roles. This program will challenge participants to learn practical leadership and management skills to lead high-level workgroups.
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IDOC Supervisory Programs

Principles of Custody Supervision
Designed to provide supervisors in the custody ranks an opportunity to learn and discuss the required competencies and then apply them through exercises.
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DOC Supervisory
Required for all IDOC Supervisory classifications within 12 months of promotion date.
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Influential Leadership
Go from Peer to Supervisor. Learn how to approach conversations to make them more effective, give honest feedback, and address disciplinary issues with an employee.
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