Women in Leadership Program Overview
It began following a conversation about how women in the IDOC can become leaders and evolved into a two-phase program focused on women in corrections. It’s filled with activities to get participants thinking about leadership values, caring leaders, having vision and self-development. Throughout the program, participants have the opportunity to interact with executive staff through panels and expert presenters; Executive Directors, Deputy Commissioner, Captains, IDOC Commissioner have been known to facilitate the program.
Topics Included:
- Importance of Women in Leadership roles
- The importance of developing the self for leadership
- Communicating with others
