In 2013, John as an executive board member became the manager of the peace
officers association of Georgia and C.E.O. of J.B. Edwards and Associates
consultants. John continues to teach many investigative management and
leadership courses from originally designed curriculum throughout the country.
John has lectured for The National Law Enforcement Institute, the Regional
Counter Drug Academy, the International Association of Chiefs of Police,
National Sheriffs Association, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
Justice Assistance, F.B.I. National Academy Associates and various Federal,
State, and local Agencies. John served as an adjunct instructor, teaching his
personally designed course, The Burden of Command, at the Georgia Law
Enforcement Command College at Columbus State University. John consults for both
national and international police agencies and has published numerous articles
regarding the management of criminal investigations, major incident management,
and law enforcement operations. He currently conducts three-day seminars
throughout the country centering on The Burden of Command philosophy". John
Edwards is the author of The Burden of Command.
According to the book description of The Burden of Command, it "is
a short primer or handbook regarding successful strategies with specific tactics
for use in leadership, supervision, and management in todays public and private
sector workplace. The book uses an introduction to open and five chapters, each
identified as a particular burden or requirement for anyone appointed to a
position of supervision as a guide to shape their conduct and plot their course
to develop the necessary skill sets for effective and meaningful job
performance. The epilogue ties everything together with the latest research in
support of the strategies implemented. Two case studies and a reading list
complete the books goal of providing new and seasoned supervisors with a tool
chest of management tools to perform proactive maintenance, problem repairs,
and high performance enhancements in the leaders personal repertoire.
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