Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    May 25, 2026  
Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog

PUB 330 - Adaptive Leadership in Public Safety

 

 
Description: Examines principles of adaptive leadership in public safety, emphasizing strategies for navigating complexity and change while sustaining organizational stability, fostering innovation and culture, and addressing evolving community needs.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

Course Content:

  1. Adaptive leadership foundations 
  2. Leading through complexity 
  3. Organizational culture & values
  4. Change leadership
  5. Mentorship
  6. Adaptive decision-making

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Differentiate adaptive leadership from traditional leadership styles. (1,4)
  2. Analyze complex organizational and community challenges. (2,6)
  3. Apply adaptive leadership strategies to guide organizational change (2,4,5)
  4. Evaluate the impact of organizational culture and values. (3,4)
  5. Develop strategies for personnel development. (3,5)
  6. Integrate adaptive leadership principles into decision-making. (1,2,6)

Required Assessment: