Climbing (and falling from) the greasy pole…

How do we measure a good leader? This must have been debated at every level of the service at length. I have been party to some interesting conversation on garage forecourts at 4am around who has been promoted and who hasn't, as many cops probably have. Everyone has an opinion, but the consensus often falls … Continue reading Climbing (and falling from) the greasy pole… →

Evidence based policing: some concerns…

Evidence Based Policing: the bad bits… I’ve already blogged about the benefits of bringing EBP into the workplace, and I could write another three entries on why it is so important, but balance in this area is absolutely necessary. There will be plenty of people who see some real threat from Evidence Based Decision … Continue reading Evidence based policing: some concerns… →

The process of improving process…

"A perfection of means, and a confusion of aims seems to be our main problem.” Einstein Process has been a special beau of the Police since I joined over 10 years ago. It has been conjoined in matrimony with the ever-present spectre of New Public Management since I can remember. What is New Public Management … Continue reading The process of improving process… →