What is the "Leadership Gap"? In law enforcement and public safety, the Leadership Gap is a phenomenon that reflects the failure of leaders to build enough commitment and buy-in from those they lead to institute change and achieve planned outcomes. The presence of a Leadership Gap is indicative of an organization whose leadership is having difficulty motivating and inspiring their colleagues to adopt challenging leadership decisions-some of which may be unpopular or controversial. Some of these decisions can be described as transformational and are necessary to successfully navigate the countless and complex law enforcement and public safety scenarios that are encountered by today's leaders. Fortunately, the collection of leadership strategies contained in this book have been curated to help leaders identify existing leadership gaps in their organizations and take steps to reduce their size and impact for the benefit of their colleagues and communities. Each chapter reveals a decisive compilation of leadership strategies that are proven, practical, purposeful, and evidence-based and supported by professional experience and academia. These strategies are conveyed through leadership methods, activities, opportunities, attributes, styles, and perspectives, helping readers to build greater commitment and buy-in from those they lead, when and where it matters the most-at the frontlines of their organization.
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This is an excellent, well researched and articulated book that identifies the 'gap' in the leadership process that has historically existed in law enforcement. Additionally the author provides succinct and workable deliverables to assist the reader in building bridges across the gaps. -- Jeff McGuire, a nearly fifty-year career in law enforcement; former acting deputy chief of police, Toronto Police Service; former chief of police, Niagara Regional Police Service; former executive director, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Paul Rinkoff's work is a fresh take on established leadership themes. His exploration of what he terms the 'leadership gap' has provided much needed depth and precision to the challenge police leaders and those who aspire to lead must address, and his advice and suggestions are instructive and broadly applicable. As a result, his work is distinctive and very important. A thoroughly practical, logical, and evidence-based approach to police leadership. A necessary read for anyone interested in leadership. -- Mike Federico, retired deputy chief of police Current and comprehensive, this text is an important contribution to the area of police leadership that should be read by all police executives as well as those in the lower ranks. It is timely, well-researched, and authored by a seasoned police officer who also is an academic. -- Peter I. Collins, operational forensic psychiatrist, Ontario Provincial Police Paul Rinkoff has delivered a must-read compilation of practical and influential leadership strategies for current and future law enforcement leaders. Read this book and learn more about creating the buy-in that you need to lead during these challenging and changing times. -- Myron Demkiw, chief, Toronto Police Service
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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Höhe: 214 mm
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978-1-5381-9664-9 (9781538196649)
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Dr. Paul Rinkoff is a serving senior law enforcement official and leading researcher in the fields of law enforcement and public safety. He currently oversees the professional development and training of North America's fourth largest municipal law enforcement agency. Paul's extensive leadership experience spans multiple commands and agencies. He continues to advance evidence-based knowledge and research in the areas of police leadership and supervision, occupational culture, community policing, and race relations.
Introduction
Chapter One: Commitment, Buy-In, & the Leadership Gap
Chapter Two: Causes of the Leadership Gap and the Top-Down Approach
Chapter Three: How to Control the Leadership Gap and the Bottom-Up Approach
Chapter Four: Keep Investing in Frontline Leaders
Chapter Five: Know Your Leadership Style
Chapter Six: Transformational Law Enforcement Leaders
Chapter Seven: Community-Oriented Leadership & The Shortcomings of COP
Chapter Eight: Community-Oriented Leadership & Investing in COP
Chapter Nine: The Importance of Public Perception for Leaders
Chapter 10: Evidence-Based Leadership Strategies - A Case Study
Conclusion
Notes
Index
About the Author
