CLD Core Curriculum

Learn more about the vital training the CLD provides to attorney general offices.

Core Leadership Competencies for First Line & Mid-Level Managers

This course establishes the leadership development groundwork for new to mid-level managers, including attorneys, investigators, and administrative personnel. Drawing upon case studies, colleague experiences, short lectures, group discussions, and self-assessments, the program applies leadership principles and practices to real, everyday issues.  

Topics include:  

• The role of the manager 
• Setting goals, roles, and accountabilities  
• Alternative leadership styles 
• Delegation 
• Communication and necessary conversations 
• Motivation 
• Transition 
• Emotional intelligence 

Participants will identify and address management issues in a collegial environment, which continues through action planning and post-course networking. This course is intended for new and inexperienced managers, as well as experienced managers who are looking to refine their leadership skills. A mobile one-or one-and-a-half-day version of this course is available. 

Core Leadership Competencies for Senior Level Managers

This course integrates critical leadership principles and practices into the daily functions of senior and executive level managers in attorney general offices. Depending upon the length of the particular course offering, topics include: 

• Alternative leadership styles 
• Basic strategic planning practices 
• Succession planning  
• Delegation 
• Performance management processes 
• Communication and necessary conversations 
• Motivation 
• Implementing change 
• Leading effective management teams 

Instructors encourage participation through interactive presentations, collaborative discussions, and self-assessments. This course is intended for both new and experienced senior level leaders, including attorneys, investigators, and administrative personnel. 

Management Processes & Practices

This course allows supervisors in attorney general offices to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform management functions, maximize work performance, and build a stronger workplace.  

Topics include: 

• Hiring and promotion practices 
• Designing job duties and work plans 
• Monitoring and supporting work 
• Delivering feedback to improve performance  
• Balancing tasks and time management  
• Evaluating work performance in progress reviews and annual appraisals 
• Recognizing exemplary work 

Instruction is highly interactive; participants will collaborate, discuss case studies, and form individual action plans.