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SUMMARY:Leadership and Accountability for Code Enforcement – Training Series – Orange County, CA
DESCRIPTION:Purpose\nThis five-session series is designed for current and aspiring leaders in Code Enforcement. Through practical tools, guided discussion, and scenario-based exercises, participants will explore leadership styles, communication, conflict management, team development, and wellness within the unique demands of code enforcement work. Each session builds on the last, giving attendees time to apply new concepts between meetings and return with real-world questions and examples. By the end of the series, participants will be better equipped to set clear expectations, strengthen accountability, and lead high-performing, service-oriented teams.\n \n20-Hour Course Agenda\nSession 1 – Foundations of Leadership and Accountability (4 hours) [4/21/2026]\n• Leadership styles in the code enforcement environment\n• Common leadership pitfalls and how to avoid them\n• Expectations for the series and launch of the group presentation project\n\n\n \n       City of Anaheim\n       Planning and Building Department\n        200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 525\n        Anaheim, CA 92805\n \n\nSession 2 – Communication and Presenting with Credibility (4 hours) [5/19/2026]\n• Principles of effective communication with staff, community members, and partner departments\n• Techniques to reduce defensiveness and increase clarity\n• Delivering strong briefings and presentations\n\n\n \n       Yorba Linda Council Chambers\n        4845 Casa Loma Ave\n        Yorba Linda, CA 92886, USA\n \n\nSession 3 – Conflict Management and Challenging Employees (4 hours) [6/16/2026]\n• Identifying common sources of conflict in code enforcement\n• Practical tools for de-escalating tense situations\n• Approaches for dealing with challenging employees and peers\n \nSession 4 – Building Effective Teams and Providing Critical Feedback (4 hours) [7/21/2026]\n• Characteristics of highly effective code enforcement teams\n• Aligning team expectations and culture\n• Providing timely, constructive feedback that reinforces accountability\n \nSession 5 – Final Presentations, Self-Care and Wrap-Up (4 hours) [8/18/2026]\n• Group presentations on real leadership and accountability challenges\n• Self-care and wellness strategies for sustainable performance\n• Key takeaways, personal action planning, and course debrief\n• Certificates of completion\n \nWho Should Attend\nOrange County Code Enforcement Officials\n \nPresenter\nLieutenant John Strain (Ret.)\nRetired Lieutenant John Strain is a distinguished 30-year law enforcement veteran who served with both the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Tustin Police Department. Over the course of his career, he led teams in Patrol, Investigations, SWAT, and Training. A graduate of the California POST Command College, John has also served as an adjunct professor in criminal justice education.\n
URL:https://chiefleadership.com/events/code-enforcement-orange-county-2026/
CATEGORIES:Code Enforcement,Law Enforcement,Public Safety,Wellness
LOCATION:1600 W. Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach CA 92663
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