Viral videos of police action spread quickly. Without thinking people react. They make judgments, they decide. Police officers are all too aware of the realities of their actions being filmed but are officers aware of how their early actions could make a difference to their safety, and to trust in the profession of policing. A … Continue reading The Missing 30 Seconds: Why Context, Character and Courage Matter More Than Ever
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Character Matters. But Characters Matter More.
“Culture is rarely changed by policies. It is changed by people.” When policing finds itself under scrutiny, one phrase often dominates the conversation: “We need officers of good character.” Recruitment becomes the focus. It’s hard to disagree with the need for officers of good character. I don’t agree that recruitment is the problem. I really … Continue reading Character Matters. But Characters Matter More.
Tending the Vineyard: What Champagne Can Teach Us About Workplace Culture and Active Bystandership
A couple of weeks ago I was driving through the Champagne region of France. As I did i noticed the vines being tended to by many people. I knew it wasn't harvert time and after tasting some great champagne at a local house I asked what was happening. The lady there simply said "we need … Continue reading Tending the Vineyard: What Champagne Can Teach Us About Workplace Culture and Active Bystandership
A Good Culture Doesn’t Just Protect Good People. It Protects the Good in People.
“The role of a good culture isn’t just to protect good people; it’s also to protect the good in people.” These last week’s my reading has steadily increased. I’m not one for the crime novel or sci-fi story. More I focus on building my professional knowledge, so I am better able to share an approach … Continue reading A Good Culture Doesn’t Just Protect Good People. It Protects the Good in People.
Moral Courage: The Force That Stops Harm Evolving
Most people imagine harm begins with one terrible act. It rarely does. As I say often harm evolves a joke goes unchallenged, a colleague is excluded, a rumour spreads someone looks uncomfortable, but nobody says anything. Each small act makes the next one easier. This is one of the central insights from the work of … Continue reading Moral Courage: The Force That Stops Harm Evolving
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