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What hindered the development of a strong management team in the organization?
What hindered the development of a strong management team in the organization?
- A divided management environment (correct)
- Fear in the community
- Inability to reduce internecine wars
- Lack of smart and talented managers
What did the author observe about the managers at Santa Ana PD?
What did the author observe about the managers at Santa Ana PD?
- They were smart, hard-working, and talented (correct)
- They lacked the conviction to fight political game-playing
- They were divided by camps and allegiances
- They were ineffective in achieving results
What is the impact of politics and internecine wars on organizations?
What is the impact of politics and internecine wars on organizations?
- They hinder the reduction of fear in the community
- They prevent the development of a strong management team
- They affect private entities more than public entities
- They lead to wasted energy (correct)
What book did the author recently read?
What book did the author recently read?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a country facing quagmires in the Middle East?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a country facing quagmires in the Middle East?
What term does Mary Barra, the General Motors CEO, use to describe passionate yet respectful arguments for one position or the other?
What term does Mary Barra, the General Motors CEO, use to describe passionate yet respectful arguments for one position or the other?
Who does the text mention as an example of a leader who managed the decision-making process well?
Who does the text mention as an example of a leader who managed the decision-making process well?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a requirement for creating a healthy culture that encourages innovation and risk-taking?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a requirement for creating a healthy culture that encourages innovation and risk-taking?
What is emphasized as the essence of leadership by example?
What is emphasized as the essence of leadership by example?
What is the importance of giving lip service to the desire for constructive dissension?
What is the importance of giving lip service to the desire for constructive dissension?
How did Abraham Lincoln choose his cabinet members?
How did Abraham Lincoln choose his cabinet members?
What was Abraham Lincoln known for in his leadership style?
What was Abraham Lincoln known for in his leadership style?
What did Donna Dubinsky think about Steve Jobs' proposed change to Apple's distribution model?
What did Donna Dubinsky think about Steve Jobs' proposed change to Apple's distribution model?
What happened to Donna Dubinsky after she argued vehemently with Steve Jobs about the proposed change?
What happened to Donna Dubinsky after she argued vehemently with Steve Jobs about the proposed change?
What does Kaarlgard believe about building organizational trust?
What does Kaarlgard believe about building organizational trust?
Why is it important for leaders to listen to others before making decisions?
Why is it important for leaders to listen to others before making decisions?
What does F. Scott Fitzgerald consider a test of a first-rate intelligence?
What does F. Scott Fitzgerald consider a test of a first-rate intelligence?
Why did Colin Powell challenge authority?
Why did Colin Powell challenge authority?
What was Abraham Lincoln's approach to leadership?
What was Abraham Lincoln's approach to leadership?
What is the main reason why compromise is often seen as a sign of weakness?
What is the main reason why compromise is often seen as a sign of weakness?
What is the role of leadership in creating a workplace environment conducive to seeking and vetting ideas?
What is the role of leadership in creating a workplace environment conducive to seeking and vetting ideas?
What is the importance of giving credit to others under your command?
What is the importance of giving credit to others under your command?
What did the Field Training Officer (FTO) write about the police officer trainee's performance evaluation?
What did the Field Training Officer (FTO) write about the police officer trainee's performance evaluation?
What was the FTO's recommendation regarding the recruit's probation?
What was the FTO's recommendation regarding the recruit's probation?
Why was the author stunned by the FTO's evaluation of the recruit?
Why was the author stunned by the FTO's evaluation of the recruit?
What is the main reason for terminating a recruit's probation?
What is the main reason for terminating a recruit's probation?
What does the text suggest about the consequences of not terminating a recruit during the probationary period?
What does the text suggest about the consequences of not terminating a recruit during the probationary period?
What did the investigation by the Office of Inspector General reveal about the probationary evaluation process?
What did the investigation by the Office of Inspector General reveal about the probationary evaluation process?
What does the text suggest about the termination of someone's employment?
What does the text suggest about the termination of someone's employment?
What was the sergeant's opinion about the recruit's potential?
What was the sergeant's opinion about the recruit's potential?
What was the main concern expressed by the author regarding the recruit passing probation?
What was the main concern expressed by the author regarding the recruit passing probation?
What does the probationary period in police work help determine about recruits?
What does the probationary period in police work help determine about recruits?
What does the author believe about a person's past performance during the probationary period?
What does the author believe about a person's past performance during the probationary period?
What did the author consider when making decisions about ending careers?
What did the author consider when making decisions about ending careers?
What was the main reason for the author's decision to terminate the recruit?
What was the main reason for the author's decision to terminate the recruit?
What did the author do after terminating the recruit?
What did the author do after terminating the recruit?
What did the author learn from the experience of terminating the recruit?
What did the author learn from the experience of terminating the recruit?
What is the definition of a complaint?
What is the definition of a complaint?
What action should Division personnel take if they observe misconduct of a criminal nature?
What action should Division personnel take if they observe misconduct of a criminal nature?
What is the standard of proof used in investigations?
What is the standard of proof used in investigations?
According to General Order 3.10, what should the involved officer do if the charges will not be filed by the Division and they intend to proceed independently through the Prosecutor's Office?
According to General Order 3.10, what should the involved officer do if the charges will not be filed by the Division and they intend to proceed independently through the Prosecutor's Office?
Who is responsible for investigating citizen complaints?
Who is responsible for investigating citizen complaints?
How many calendar days does a personnel have to file a letter of appeal if they are appealing the complaint disposition?
How many calendar days does a personnel have to file a letter of appeal if they are appealing the complaint disposition?
When will internal investigations be conducted by supervisors?
When will internal investigations be conducted by supervisors?
What should the chief do if there is probable cause to believe the offense of knowingly filing a false complaint has occurred?
What should the chief do if there is probable cause to believe the offense of knowingly filing a false complaint has occurred?
What types of investigations will supervisors conduct with other agencies?
What types of investigations will supervisors conduct with other agencies?
What is the Division's approach to corrective action for substantiated complaints?
What is the Division's approach to corrective action for substantiated complaints?
What should be done if an investigation appears to be unnecessary?
What should be done if an investigation appears to be unnecessary?
Who should receive a copy of a formal complaint of a non-criminal nature?
Who should receive a copy of a formal complaint of a non-criminal nature?
What should be done if the complainant refuses to cooperate or cannot be located?
What should be done if the complainant refuses to cooperate or cannot be located?
When should the investigator notify the Chief of Police?
When should the investigator notify the Chief of Police?
What is the definition of the 'Exonerated' category?
What is the definition of the 'Exonerated' category?
What is the role of the Internal Affairs Sergeant in handling complaints?
What is the role of the Internal Affairs Sergeant in handling complaints?
What should Division Personnel do if they have a complaint against a supervisor in their chain of command?
What should Division Personnel do if they have a complaint against a supervisor in their chain of command?
What should be included in the complaint package to have the complaint withdrawn?
What should be included in the complaint package to have the complaint withdrawn?
Study Notes
The Importance of Constructive Dissension in Leadership
- The author reflects on how politics and internal conflicts hindered the development of a strong management team in their organization.
- They believe that a more unified and open management environment, valuing criticism and honest input, could have led to even better results.
- The author discusses how political game-playing is a universal issue that affects both private and public entities.
- They highlight the book "Days of Fire" which reveals internal power struggles and decision-making processes in the White House during the Bush and Cheney years.
- The author points out that key players harbored doubts about decisions on Iraq but failed to voice their concerns, possibly due to fear or political pressure.
- The author believes that this inaction contributed to the ill-fated invasion of Iraq and subsequent conflicts in the Middle East.
- They encourage readers to reflect on times when they remained silent in the face of decisions they disagreed with, and the internal strife it caused.
- The author discusses how the culture of an organization determines how members and managers interact when debating policy decisions.
- They argue that a culture that encourages constructive dissension, where passionate yet respectful arguments are made regardless of politics or rank, is what most supervisors and managers desire.
- The author mentions Abraham Lincoln's cabinet as an example of effective decision-making through vigorous and respectful debate.
- They cite the case of Donna Dubinsky, a middle manager at Apple, who passionately argued against Steve Jobs' proposed distribution model change but was still promoted.
- The author emphasizes the importance of leaders being open to new ideas and welcoming differing opinions, even if they hold strong beliefs themselves.
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Description
Explore the significance of promoting constructive dissension in leadership roles, as discussed in various real-life examples and scenarios. Learn about the impact of political game-playing and internal conflicts on decision-making processes, and how fostering an environment of open dialogue and honest feedback can lead to better outcomes in organizations.
