Training Command - Queensland Police Service - Queensland ...

Senior leaders
step-up
The step from a Senior Sergeant to an Inspector comes down to the dedication
of the officer.
Being a senior leader represents a leap in responsibility and expectations,
requiring strong leadership and negotiation skills as well as a high degree of
organisational insight.
The Executive Development Unit (EDU) was established in April 2011 to
support the professional development of police officers at and above the
rank of Inspector and administrative officers at and above the level of AO7 or
equivalent. This includes coordinating a range of external courses including
those offered by the Australian Institute of Police Management and through the
Public Service Commission.
Senior Sergeant Howard Kemp, Manager of EDU, said one of the unit’s key
developmental strategies was the Senior Leadership Course (SLC).
“The course is designed to support senior leaders in making a smooth transition
to this level, as well as to promote confidence and motivation,” Senior Sergeant
Kemp said.
“It provides direct access to senior executive members of the Service through
the visiting mentor component, and helps participants understand what makes
the organisation tick at a strategic level.
“Participants are provided with key information regarding strategic issues, future
directions and emerging issues and trends that may impact on the Service.”
The unit has also developed a range of educational resources including a
comprehensive website and Leadership ‘Short Shots’. The two-hour short shots
are focused, practical development sessions on a variety of relevant topics in a
concise and challenging format. They recognise the knowledge and skills senior
leaders already have, and are conducted in a way that draws and builds on
those foundations.
“We’ve also had great feedback on our resource database from all ranks and
levels,” Senior Sergeant Kemp said.
“It includes information on employee engagement, Operational Performance
Review priorities and a page dedicated to each of the Service’s four values—
People, Performance, Partnerships and Professionalism.
“Supporting our senior leaders with a range of resources helps improve their
ability to look at problems clearly and really understand what the critical issues
are.
The EDU provides the tools and knowledge to help our senior leaders respond
to the complex and challenging environment in which they work.”
Senior Leadership
Development Model
The QPS has developed a Senior
Leadership Development Model
which provides a framework for
the development of QPS senior
leaders, both police and staff
members. It has five components,
as follows.
Self
Senior leaders need to have
self awareness and take
responsibility for their actions and
development.
Values
Senior leaders need to embody
and model the Service’s values
and encourage staff to own and
display them.
Capabilities
Senior leaders need to
demonstrate the behaviours
associated with the leadership
capabilities.
Action Orientation
Senior leaders need to take an
action orientated approach to
enhance their ability to achieve
desired outcomes.
Strategic Position
Senior leaders need to consider
the environment in which they
and the Service operate.
Capability
Inspect
Achieve Results
Environment
Performance
Drive and Integrity
Inspire
Communicate
People
Self
Professionalism
Partnerships
Cultivate Relationships
Strategic Thinking
Innovate
Purpose
Initiate
Culture
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