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This day-long workshop is offered every Wednesday, beginning March 11 and concluding April 29. When registering, please indicate which Wednesday session you plan to attend by adding the date in the Notes section of your registration form. Tuition is for one workshop only.

Tough Decisions for the Future: Long‑Range Leadership for Public Safety

Public safety is entering a decade defined by complexity, constrained resources, and accelerating change. Leaders are being asked to make decisions inside systems that were never designed for today’s realities—funding formulas that reward the wrong outcomes, staffing algorithms that misread human capacity, and operational models built for a world that no longer exists.

This live, online workshop introduces participants to 30 Tough Decisions that have the potential to reshape the trajectory of public safety. The full list is intentionally reserved for the session itself, allowing leaders to encounter each objective with a fresh perspective and without preconceived assumptions. Instead of offering another short‑term checklist, the workshop focuses on the strategic mindset required to navigate flawed systems, anticipate emerging pressures, and make decisions that endure.

 The session blends practical tools with forward‑looking analysis, giving leaders a clear framework for evaluating future challenges and opportunities.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Recognize long-standing systemic flaws in funding, staffing, and organizational models
• Identify long‑range objectives that strengthen organizational resilience and future growth
• Discover techniques for overcoming resistance to change
• Anticipate emerging pressures that will shape public safety over the next decade
• Build a leadership stance capable of influencing the future rather than reacting to the past

This workshop is designed for public safety professionals, civic leaders, executives, city and county elected officials and anyone responsible for shaping long‑term strategy in environments where the margin for error is shrinking and the demand for clarity is rising.

Technology & Participation: Each participant must use a computer or laptop with both a camera and a microphone. A roster is maintained for compliance and documentation. To earn the Certificate of Completion, participants must pay tuition and attend all five workshops. If an unavoidable conflict arises, contact the instructor directly to discuss options.

Materials: All participants will receive copies of the course materials and a Certificate of Completion.

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“In a social media world where influencers like Simon Sinek and Jocko Willink appeal to the masses (myself included), I submit to you the original author and organizational guru preaching ownership and pragmatic leadership...Stephen L. Kent. There are so many books and tutorials on leadership, and there are certainly many perspectives and personalities to match. But if you despise falling into the trap of a victim mentality and want a reminder or initial lesson on why public service is a noble calling worthy of your full efforts, look no further. In a manner that fires you up, Kent lays out the framework for success masterfully. Full five stars for this book, especially if you work in law enforcement and feel discouraged or are going through burnout and need recharged.” - Bart, Senior Decision Maker

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