Organizational Culture
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Organizational Culture:
Is it a Plus or a Minus in Your Organization?
Charlie Connolly
National Executive Institute Associates 2008. All Rights Reserved.
Organizational Culture:
Is it a Plus or a Minus in Your Organization?
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE: IS IT A PLUS OR A MINUS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION? In previous handouts we have discussed the need for ethic‟s centered leadership in our law enforcement organizations. We acknowledged the current contributions of what might be the best and brightest of leaders in the profession. But it must be noted that the world and, indeed, the nation is in constant flux, given the demands on combating terrorism, domestic and international crime and our ability to contain it (2.2 million in prisons, countless millions on parole and probation). Such problems are accompanied by changing demographics amidst concerns for our economic wellbeing. If we can agree with the previous statements, perhaps we can encourage those current leaders with their attributes, abilities and capabilities towards the pathway to that of the “transformative leader.” If further change and flexibility is a desired state then we need to move beyond that of the chief and his/her executive staff. The type of change we are suggesting is not just a top down initiative. It may begin there, but its roots must be as strong at the grassroots level if it is to make any real impact on the agency and society. Examining organizational culture within the agency, therefore, should be at the top of the list. An examination of the agency‟s organizational culture allows us a view rarely seen by top command. Yes, their movements through the ranks gave them snapshots of what one believes was the culture, but rarely has anyone tried to get their arms around the process. If change is essential to how we view the workings of a contemporary law enforcement agency, and if we are successful in developing a better understanding of what, how and why such culture exists, we may...
Is it a Plus or a Minus in Your Organization?
Charlie Connolly
National Executive Institute Associates 2008. All Rights Reserved.
Organizational Culture:
Is it a Plus or a Minus in Your Organization?
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE: IS IT A PLUS OR A MINUS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION? In previous handouts we have discussed the need for ethic‟s centered leadership in our law enforcement organizations. We acknowledged the current contributions of what might be the best and brightest of leaders in the profession. But it must be noted that the world and, indeed, the nation is in constant flux, given the demands on combating terrorism, domestic and international crime and our ability to contain it (2.2 million in prisons, countless millions on parole and probation). Such problems are accompanied by changing demographics amidst concerns for our economic wellbeing. If we can agree with the previous statements, perhaps we can encourage those current leaders with their attributes, abilities and capabilities towards the pathway to that of the “transformative leader.” If further change and flexibility is a desired state then we need to move beyond that of the chief and his/her executive staff. The type of change we are suggesting is not just a top down initiative. It may begin there, but its roots must be as strong at the grassroots level if it is to make any real impact on the agency and society. Examining organizational culture within the agency, therefore, should be at the top of the list. An examination of the agency‟s organizational culture allows us a view rarely seen by top command. Yes, their movements through the ranks gave them snapshots of what one believes was the culture, but rarely has anyone tried to get their arms around the process. If change is essential to how we view the workings of a contemporary law enforcement agency, and if we are successful in developing a better understanding of what, how and why such culture exists, we may...