“Graham, why, when I intervened did, I get a punch in the face?” The above is a question I get asked a lot when I’m delivering active bystandership training. You may laugh but behind this question is a reality for many who have intervened after witnessing a harmful situation. It may be that they observed … Continue reading Start Small, See Clearly: Why Limited Action Is Often the Best First Response
What the Darley and Batson Experiments Can Teach Us About the Henry Nowak Case, Police Errors and the Importance of Compassionate Leadership and Active Bystandership
When serious police errors occur, the public conversation often focuses on individual competence, character or intent. Questions are asked about whether officers cared enough, whether they were properly trained, or whether they made poor decisions. While these questions matter, social psychology suggests that another factor deserves equal attention: the power of the situation itself. As … Continue reading What the Darley and Batson Experiments Can Teach Us About the Henry Nowak Case, Police Errors and the Importance of Compassionate Leadership and Active Bystandership
More Than a Cake: What Black Forest Gateau Teaches Us About Culture in the Police and Military.
I’ve just spent a week in the Black Forest of southern Germany. Ancient Romans found the thick forest here both mysterious and inaccessible. Today it’s a haven for hikers, cuckoo clock enthusiastic and cake lovers. Personally, I like the odd hike, I’m not much of a clock fan. I like cake. The Back Forest Gateau … Continue reading More Than a Cake: What Black Forest Gateau Teaches Us About Culture in the Police and Military.
Leaders Must Become Architects of Culture, Not Just Managers of Tasks
Senior leaders in organisations such as policing and military must now operate as organisational stewards creating the right conditions for trust, adaptability, and emotional well-being throughout the organisation. This means moving beyond task management to cultural leadership. For decades, leadership has often been measured by outputs, targets met, productivity achieved, budgets balanced, and deadlines delivered. … Continue reading Leaders Must Become Architects of Culture, Not Just Managers of Tasks
To Ban or Not To Ban, that is the question….
Calls to ban social media in UK schools are growing louder. Concerns about bullying, distraction, mental health, and exposure to harmful content are real and serious. But banning something so embedded in young people’s lives risks offering a simple answer to a complex problem. It may create the appearance of action, without addressing the deeper … Continue reading To Ban or Not To Ban, that is the question….
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