Assignment:
For the quote by Mary D. Poole -- "Leadership should be more participative than directive" which has been a suggested approach for use in correctional settings.
Dennis Luther, a Warden at a medium-security prison, has been acknowledged for his exceptional leadership style. Warden Luther states, "leadership is character development. . .management is a set of skills, but leadership comes from character. There is nothing I do, as the leader of this organization, that is more important than the time I spend with the staff, especially the new staff, to talk about values and the treatment of inmates" (1992, pg. 2).
1. Do you think Warden Luther's style is participative?
2. Do you think the high turnover rate could be due to burnouts? Do you think that officers get tired of waiting for change that never happens?
3. What do you think is more important and challenging for leaders in prisons, reducing high turnover rates or ensuring the safety of the inmates and staff?