DESIGNING EFFECTIVE TRANSITIONS FOR NEW CORRECTIONAL LEADERS |
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| Authors: | Thomas Gilmore Joseph E. McCann |
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| Affiliation: | THOMAS GILMORE is Associate Director of The Management and Behavioral Science Center, the Wharton School. He coordinates research on many human resources related projects, with recent attention focused upon the management of retrenchment and it s impact. He has contributed papers to several journals and books about criminal justice, organization design, and planning topics.;JOSEPH E. MCCANN is Assistant Professor in the College of Business Administration, University of Florida and Research Associate with The Management and Behavioral Science Center, The Wharton School. He teaches and conducts research on Strategic Planning and Organization Design Topics, both areas in which executive successions play a key role. |
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| Abstract: | Leadership transitions in corrections pose both risks and opportunities. A four phase model of the transition process is presented which identifies key issues of each phase. Two directions for action are recommended. First, a structured support network of correctional leaders across state lines can be strengthened to share experiences and advice. Second, internal strategies are offered that help a new commissioner join with the department both to build effective working relationships and to identify the major challenges to the organization. |
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