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A shepherd’s guide to management
In England, the shepherd drives the sheep from behind the flock.
In France, the shepherd leads the flock from the front.
If you manage in the manner of a French shepherd, it is advisable, from time to time, to take a look behind you.
Just like most organisations
Consider this for a moment….
The UK College of Policing, commissioned by the Home Secretary, has just published a review of the police service.
The report finds that the service has insular attitudes, is resistant to change and that senior management fail to listen to officers. There is a culture of heroic leadership led from the top and too many levels of management.
Now, where have you heard this before? In many organisations?
The report recommends less hierarchy and a greater emphasis on teamwork.
The CEO of the College of Policing concludes with: “Only by investing in and valuing the people who work in policing will we succeed.”
And isn’t this true of most organisations?