Every organisation has unique succession management needs based on its:
- size
- growth rate
- number of expected openings
- organisation structure
- management commitment
- strategic direction.
Succession strategies must be developed so that a suitable pool of people with leadership capabilities is available for selection to fill key roles as they become vacant.
The role of the fire and emergency services changes in response to:
- new legislation and regulations
- organisational restructuring
- job redesign
- new technology.
Some of the implications of this are a loss of corporate expertise and intellectual capital at every level of an organisation. Development and preparation for senior roles should commence ideally well before an individual is appointed.
To facilitate leadership development within the sector AFAC, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Police Management, has developed four outstanding leadership programs tailored to meet the needs of the Australasian fire and emergency services and public safety personnel.
AFAC's programs help to create leaders at all levels of emergency service organisations, from the volunteer to the executive level. The programs are designed to build an emergency service with capability and capacity to deliver vital community safety outcomes.
- Developing Future Leaders Program
- Volunteer Leaders Program
- Executive Development Program
- Executive Leadership Program
- Executive Fire Officer Program
Enrollment into these programs is by nomination from an AFAC member agency. Some programs are cost neutral as they are supported by sponsors while others are fee for service.
For more information contact
AFAC Learning and Development or call +61 3 9419 2388
