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Category: Command/Supervision
Fire Department Disciplinary Investigations: Formal or Informal?
Consistency, fairness and objectivity are critical
Failing at the First Rule of Risk Management
Our mistakes are predictable, but we aren’t retaining the lessons needed to predict them
Making the Move to Proactive Fire Service Leadership
Understanding how risk management and a service mindset work together can help propel your organization forward
It Takes Work: Understanding the Dynamics of Communication in Public Safety Agencies
Trust is essential for overcoming communication barriers
The Power of Persuasion and an $85 Glass of Wine
Some people are very good at using actions and words to shape your thinking
Keep Asking Why: Root Cause Analysis of a Contemporary Tragedy
Without such a process, blame and overreaction can leave many problems lying in wait
Public Safety Policy Development: Key Considerations
Define what policy is, how it will be developed and how you’ll measure the impact
The Danger of “Rearranging the Truth” in Public Safety
When science conflicts with public policy, truth can be obscured
Increasing Police Accountability Through Early Intervention
Every officer must prevent or stop any misconduct by another officer and report officer misconduct when they become aware of it
What Makes Your Agency Tick? 3 Factors for Understanding Organizational Behavior
Structure, employee motivation and change management all play a role in how your agency functions
Identifiable Risks Are Manageable Risks
The “10 Families” framework simplifies our approach to risk management