SESSION 1 – DEFINING THE FUTURE

In an introduction to the organized study of the future, “Futures Studies” focuses on several major issues affecting the future of criminal justice in Florida. This includes a discussion of forecasting methods and environmental scanning followed by a conversation concerning creativity and problem solving, demographics and economics as drivers of the future. This session also includes a discussion of the role of the Criminal Justice professional in strategic planning and the development of organizational mission, vision, and values in anticipation of emerging issues, trends and events which will impact the criminal justice system in Florida.

SESSION 2 – ORGANIZATIONAL REALITIES

Increasing age diversity in the workforce sets the stage for a discussion of managing generations and succession planning for those generations. This session also includes organizational culture and listening. This session will end with a discussion and analysis of Myers-Briggs personality type.

SESSION 3 –LEADING CHANGE

“Leading Change” explores the role of the criminal justice professional by conveying the values and defining the ethics of an effective, futures-oriented organization. Closing the series with a discussion of leading change, this session explores the practical benefits derived by leaders and organizations from the alignment of ethics, vision and values.