Chief Officer Development Series: The Chair Is Different Up Here
$299.00
Includes a FREE 30-minute strategy call with Chief Armstrong — a $150 value, at no cost.
A leadership behavior course for Battalion Chiefs, Division Chiefs, and Fire Chiefs
This course guides newly promoted Battalion and Division Chiefs through the behavioral shift that executive leadership demands. Operational expertise got you here — it will not be enough to keep you effective. Through real-world scenarios and actionable strategies, you will identify and build the specific leadership behaviors that drive command-level judgment, organizational influence, and lasting culture — not just the title and the responsibilities that come with them.
Modules:
01 — Transitioning from Company Officer to Chief Officer
02 — Understanding Executive Authority and Its Boundaries
03 — Command Staff's Role in Strategy and Governance
04 — Failure Patterns and Leadership Pitfalls for New Chiefs
05 — Developing a Personal Executive Leadership Philosophy
06 — On-Duty Authority and Upward Communication
07 — Mastering Administrative and Fiscal Responsibilities
08 — Navigating Organizational Governance and Legal Frameworks
09 — Understanding and Managing Organizational Politics
10 — Leading Across Divisions and Managing Peer Relationships
11 — Personnel Management at the Command Level
12 — Public Exposure, Media Relations, and Crisis Communication
13 — Shaping Organizational Culture and Building a Leadership Legacy
Format: Online, self-paced
Length: 13 modules · 20–26 contact hours
Window: Complete within 90–120 days
Who is this for: Battalion, Division Chiefs, and Fire Chiefs
Includes a FREE 30-minute strategy call with Chief Armstrong — a $150 value, at no cost.
A leadership behavior course for Battalion Chiefs, Division Chiefs, and Fire Chiefs
This course guides newly promoted Battalion and Division Chiefs through the behavioral shift that executive leadership demands. Operational expertise got you here — it will not be enough to keep you effective. Through real-world scenarios and actionable strategies, you will identify and build the specific leadership behaviors that drive command-level judgment, organizational influence, and lasting culture — not just the title and the responsibilities that come with them.
Modules:
01 — Transitioning from Company Officer to Chief Officer
02 — Understanding Executive Authority and Its Boundaries
03 — Command Staff's Role in Strategy and Governance
04 — Failure Patterns and Leadership Pitfalls for New Chiefs
05 — Developing a Personal Executive Leadership Philosophy
06 — On-Duty Authority and Upward Communication
07 — Mastering Administrative and Fiscal Responsibilities
08 — Navigating Organizational Governance and Legal Frameworks
09 — Understanding and Managing Organizational Politics
10 — Leading Across Divisions and Managing Peer Relationships
11 — Personnel Management at the Command Level
12 — Public Exposure, Media Relations, and Crisis Communication
13 — Shaping Organizational Culture and Building a Leadership Legacy
Format: Online, self-paced
Length: 13 modules · 20–26 contact hours
Window: Complete within 90–120 days
Who is this for: Battalion, Division Chiefs, and Fire Chiefs
