THE PLAN

“In the beginning was the plan, and then came the assumptions, and the assumptions were without form, and the plan was completely without substance; and the darkness was upon the faces of the workers; and they spoke unto their Sergeants, saying: “The plan is a crock of crap and it stinks.”

"The Plan" is the latest installment of the Policing in a Minute podcast from the Future Policing Institute. In this episode, we present a fascinating journey of how a simple plan transforms as it ascends through the ranks of a police department, evolving into an unquestionable policy. Consider the dynamics of organizational communication, the challenges of maintaining clarity, and the inevitable distortions that occur as messages are relayed from one level of authority to another. Through a humorous narrative, we reveal how assumptions, and the need to conform, shape decisions. Understanding this, and ensuring clarity of communication – at every level – is crucial for effective and transformational leadership.

Join us as we present this tongue-in-cheek, and all-too-true story of policymaking and give you a glimpse of its impact on the organizational realities of policing.

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