2019 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

Signing the Front of the Paycheck: A Take on 21st Century Leadership (Room 3B)

Leaders, those who sign the “front of the paycheck”, are faced with increasing challenges in with each passing year. They are leading a dynamic and increasingly diverse workforce in an environment which evolves so rapidly that it often creates an inversion of expertise between manager and employee. How do leaders remain legitimate and credible in this atmosphere? This session will focus on creating a values-based organizational culture to accomplish this and to aid leaders in moving their agencies forward with a high level of accountability.