Theory. If an employee lacks the necessary knowledge, skills, or abilities, he or she will be unable to perform effectively.
Theory. Counseling is designed to assist an employee in eliminating a problem so that formal discipline will not be necessary.
Theory. Safety is of paramount importance, therefore safety rules and policies must be closely monitored.
Theory. A working environment where employees cannot be trusted is a destructive one. Dishonesty or lack of integrity cannot be tolerated in any work environment.
Theory. If an employee seeks assistance in resolving a problem, there is a chance that the problem can readily be resolved. If a person does not recognize that a problem exists, that person will have no reason to change his or her behavior.
Theory. If an employee determines that it actually doesn’t matter if the job is done correctly, or if the consequences of doing a job properly or quickly are unpleasant, ultimately he or she will stop doing it correctly. For example: Does doing the job properly or quickly result in additional work for the employee?
Theory. Since the Fire Department is a publicly funded, service oriented organization, its operations are constantly scrutinized. Infractions which result in undue costs or embarrassment to the department are counterproductive to the success of the department’s overall mission.
Theory. If a person does not know exactly how well or how poorly they are doing, there is no way their performance can be improved. Regular, short-term feedback is essential.
Theory. If a person does not have the time, tools, or equipment needed to do a job, receives conflicting instructions, or has serious personal problems that interfere with doing the job, that person will be unable to do the job properly.
Theory. 1.1. Basic pencil drawing.
1.2. Composition: laying out an image.
1.3. Perspective: drawing buildings in perspective.
1.4. Water color painting: brush and wash control.
1.5. Color theory: how to mix colors.
