
Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast
By Steve Cooper
Particularly focused on those in the ranks of PC, Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. Content relevant to all forces in England and Wales, Police Scotland, and PSNI, plus the leadership CPD is transferable further afield.
Paid subscribers get over 100 exclusive episodes (and growing) and discounts to premium Rank Success products.

Episode 5.16: Interviewing ACC Matt Welsted, West Mids Police
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing West Midlands Police's ACC Matt Welsted for an in-depth interview.
Matt is open about his career journey and hurdles faced, including the challenges of neurodiversity. He shares what forces can do to help and what neurodiverse individuals can do to help themselves too. In this wide-ranging interview, Matt also shares CPD guidance, leadership insights, and even goes deep on AI, both its current uses and the future.
I'd like to thank Matt again for sparing time from his busy schedule. I'll be posting a write-up on my policepromotion.blog soon, but for now, grab a coffee, sit back, and enjoy the show!
For exclusive regular premium episodes and to support my work, please consider becoming a subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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Episode 5.15: The Magic of Coaching
Coaching is like magic. But many still don't know what it means or involves. In this detailed episode, I discuss coaching, how you can use it, how it helps your leadership and much more. You can even coach yourself to success!
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".
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Episode 5.14: West Midlands Police Sergeant and Inspector Promotion 2025
Are you in West Midlands police and seeking promotion in the upcoming processes for Sergeant or Inspector? Then you won't want to miss these force-specific insights and pointers to aid your preparation and success!
I hope you find this premium episode helpful, covering a range of topics. Officers in other forces will also get great value, since the lessons are entirely transferable. See my blog for a free preview and written overview too.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".
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Episode 5.13: HMICFRS Report on Investigation of Crime
In this deep-dive premium episode, I take you on a whistle-stop tour of HMIC's recent report into the effectiveness of crime investigations. Few people have read it, so I pick out the key points, findings, and leadership lessons for you as a supervisor and manager.
I hope you find it useful and interesting!
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".
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Episode 5.12: An Attitude of Gratitude
For this episode I discuss the value of gratitude. Gratitude is about recognising and appreciating the positive aspects of life. Not only does this improve your wellbeing, it will change how you approach promotion and your career ambitions for the better.
This is a more philosophical and introspective one, but relates intrinsically to the CVF and We Are Emotionally Aware. It also links to the wider promotion framework, other competencies, and generally how you can use it to transform your mindset around promotion.
I hope you enjoy the episode!
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".
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Episode 5.11: Reel Leadership - Sully
There's much you can learn about leadership at the movies. And it's a really easy-going way to learn. In this new series I call 'Reel Leadership', I pick out some key learning from movies I enjoy.
In this first episode of my new mini-series for my premium podcast subscribers, I pick out for you key learning from Sully and relate it to the CVF competencies and values. I also show how the National Decision Model can be easily applied, to help connect you to the NDM as an aspiring police leader.
I hope you enjoy this new series and let me know what you think, and whether there's any movies you would like me to review in this new mini-series.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".
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Episode 5.10: PSNI Effectiveness, Efficiency and Plans
The PSNI have a new Vision, 5 year strategic plan and have received a new HMIC inspection report. The HMIC report is similar to the effectiveness / efficiency assessments of England and Wales forces.
I cover and summarise these important strategic reports for you, explain what it means for you as a leader, and pull out key points relevant to your preparation for promotion. Though the subject is PSNI, this is relevant to ALL UK officers, as the parallels in leadership skills I draw out will help your ambitions too.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".
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Episode 5.9: Beware of the Specialist Trap
Are you stuck in a specialism? Spent too long in a particular role? Worried that your promotion evidence is too 'one-dimensional'? Don't have wider experience aligned to organisational goals to pull from in your promotion interview? Then this podcast is for you.
Whether you're in firearms, dogs, covert roles, intelligence, drones, a force lead on something, or any other specialisms, I explain how you can escape this trap, recognise wide-ranging evidence against multiple CVF behaviours, overcome the self-doubt, and much more.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".
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Episode 5.8: Explaining the CVF
The College of Policing updated the CVF last year, from the 2016 version to the latest 2024 version. Forces are gradually transitioning to this new framework when assessing promotion candidates, but aspiring officers remain mystified by the CVF. The language can be confusing, unclear, or have lots of overlaps.
In this podcast I share information about my new 'CVF Demystified' video, which explains every competency and value and more. I also explain the context of the CVF in the podcast, how it's changed, and give a free example of how I explain one of the behaviours.
Read more about this new product available now right here:
https://policepromotion.blog/2025/03/20/cvf-2024-demystified-new-explainer-video-out-now
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 5.7: Met Police PDR-Based Promotion
Intelligence suggests the Met Police are using PDR-based promotion for their highly competitive PC to Sergeant promotion this Spring. Here's what it means for you as a aspiring candidate and for anyone who supervises such aspiring officers.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 5.6: How to Sabotage Your Promotion
In this premium episode, I cover multiple ways on how to sabotage your career ambitions, and the common mistakes police promotion candidates make. Then of course I explain exactly how you can mitigate and avoid such points of failure!
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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Episode 5.5: Commissioner Peter O'Doherty, City of London Police
Hot on the heels of my recent interview with Jo Shiner, I travelled onward to London for an exclusive interview with Peter O'Doherty, who is Commissioner of the City of London Police.
Peter is very generous with his time and there's a lot of detail for aspiring leaders everywhere to get their teeth into. Also, if you're interested in cyber crime and cyber security, you'll want to hear what he has to say. Pete answers an array of questions about leadership, emotional awareness, his own career, advice to aspiring officers, his NPCC cyber portfolio, and much more.
I'd like to thank Pete again for sparing time from his busy schedule. I'll be posting a write-up on my policepromotion.blog soon, but for now, grab a coffee, sit back, and enjoy the show!
For exclusive regular premium episodes and to support my work, please consider becoming a subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 5.4: Chief Constable Jo Shiner, Sussex Police
Last week I had the privilege of interviewing Jo Shiner, Chief Constable of Sussex Police. In this exclusive and punchy interview, Jo answers questions about women in policing, advice to aspiring officers, road safety, and much more.
I'd like to thank Jo again for sparing some time from her busy schedule. I'll be posting a write-up on my policepromotion.blog soon, but for now, grab a coffee, sit back, and enjoy the show!
For exclusive regular premium episodes and to support my work, please consider becoming a subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 5.3: What Makes You Tick?
Here's another episode exclusively for premium subscribers. Here I provide a book review and summary of a great leadership development resource. It's called 'The Question Book - What Makes You Tick?'.
As you might guess, it's a book focused on asking yourself questions to aid your development. But the summary I provide relates this to your police leadership, promotion preparation, and links to CVF behaviours to give a little preview of the insights in this episode. It's also a great exercise in developing your emotional intelligence ('We are emotionally aware').
You can get a copy of the book here should you wish to get this book, it's a great one to dip into occasionally:
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 5.2: Your Integrity Health Check
To kick off the premium episodes for Season 5, I take a deep-dive into the subject of integrity. A long-standing (and CVF) value for policing, consider this a health check on your own professional standards, the importance of integrity, and how you can instil these values among your team.
I also discuss key points from a flagship HMIC report, important context for your environmental scanning as a leader.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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Episode 5.1: Year of the Snake Preview 29.01.25
The 29/01/2025 (not 25th as I mistakenly mention!) marks the start of the Chinese New Year, 'Year of the Snake'. This free podcast gives an advance preview and relates the symbolic traits of the snake to police leadership qualities.
There's going to be more great premium content this coming year, so I recommend you subscribe to invest a little in your leadership CPD.
For more exclusive regular premium episodes, please consider becoming a subscriber today and supporting my work for just £4.99 per month.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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Episode 4.50: Mini Leadership Book Reviews Compilation 2
Here's another compilation of my short YouTube book reviews as a quick and convenient podcast for you. If you like the sound of any of these books, see below for the Amazon links. For more in-depth reviews of books and policing reports relevant to your leadership CPD, please subscribe to my premium podcast for access.
Leadership Development: https://amzn.to/3EgrBcX
Our Iceberg is Melting: https://amzn.to/4atfTbh
Strengths Based Leadership: https://amzn.to/4hpvU41
A Higher Loyalty: https://amzn.to/4gaAL8n
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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Episode 4.49: PSNI Inspector Process Insights
The Inspector promotion competition is in progress in PSNI. If you're preparing for your Board next month, this episode is for you! I provide key insights and signposting on what to expect and how to set yourself up to succeed.
If you're in another force but aspiring to the Inspector rank, you too will find the content in this subscriber-only episode useful.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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Episode 4.48: Top Fears and Concerns About Promotion
What are your fears or concerns about promotion? Here I cover the top ones and what you can proactively do about it. Whether it's the interview, uncertainty, previous failure, worries about drying up, or anything else, this episode will set you up positively for 2025.
For more exclusive regular premium episodes, please consider becoming a subscriber today and supporting my work for just £4.99 per month.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".
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Episode 4.47: Interview with Inspector Jerone Taylor
For this podcast, I travelled to Nottinghamshire to interview Inspector Jerone Taylor. Jerone was generous with his time discussing various aspects of promotion from his perspective having recently achieved his second promotion in just 3 years.
We cover promotion processes, neurodiversity, relevant CPD, his approach to leadership development, Jerone's role in the Black Police Association, challenges faced in promotion, and much more.
I'd like to thank Jerone again for the discussion, which I'll be posting a write-up on my policepromotion.blog soon, but for now, grab a coffee, sit back, and enjoy the show! As with all my exclusive and insightful interviews, this episode is ENTIRELY FREE for all, all the time. But if you want to be first to access my other podcasts, and get exclusive regular premium episodes, please consider becoming a subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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Episode 4.46: Interview with Surrey Chief Constable Tim De Meyer
This week I travelled to Surrey Police HQ in Guildford to have the privilege of interviewing Chief Constable Tim De Meyer. Tim has had a long and varied policing career, joining Surrey Police as Chief in early 2023. In this exclusive interview, he provides valuable learning and many pointers for aspiring police leaders everywhere.
Tim was generous with his time, answering a variety of questions thoroughly and candidly for nearly an hour. He talks on the various leadership ranks, his 'disclosure' NPCC portfolio lead subject, investigation quality, Surrey's policing plans, and much more.
I'd like to thank Tim again for sparing some time from his busy schedule. I'll be posting a write-up on my policepromotion.blog soon, but for now, grab a coffee, sit back, and enjoy the show! As with all my exclusive and insightful interviews, this episode is ENTIRELY FREE for all, all the time. But if you want to be first to access my other podcasts, and get exclusive regular premium episodes, please consider becoming a subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.45: Mini Book Reviews Compilation 1
Here's a compilation of four of my short YouTube book reviews as a quick and convenient free podcast for you. If you like the sound of any of these books, see below for the Amazon links. For more in-depth reviews of books and policing reports relevant to your leadership CPD, please subscribe to my premium podcast for access.
Rules Management: https://amzn.to/4itHnRx
Serpico: https://amzn.to/3Bnrewk
One Minute Manager: https://amzn.to/41wV10a
Chimp Paradox: https://amzn.to/4ix9M99
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Episode 4.44: Merseyside Police's Just Leadership Framework
As another premium episode for subscribers, I discuss the ins and outs of Merseyside Police's 'Just Leadership Framework'. This is a local adaptation of CVF behaviours used to assess promotion candidates but well worth the attention of aspiring officers from all forces seeking promotion.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your feedback.
I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.43: Are You Fit for Future Policing?
In this episode I provide an overview concerning the government’s police reform agenda including the what, the how and the why. This is described by the NPCC as the BIGGEST reset to policing since the 1960’s. Accordingly it will be of significant interest to you as an aspiring candidate because your role is about leadership for people, performance, and change. All these are aspects affected by this reform agenda, which will be implemented over the next few years. Are you up to speed and fit for the future of policing?
Police foundation Fit for the Future:
Home Office Police Reform Agenda:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-secretary-announces-major-policing-reforms
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.42: Overwhelmed by the CVF?
This free episode is inspired by a recent email message from a Sergeant aspiring to be Inspector. He has an uncertainty as to where to start. As with many others, he describes the CVF as "overwhelming" and is "trying to get his head around it".
This is a case of Groundhog day for me and one reason why Rank Success exists to support officers. I share in this episode my response, along with supportive insights and tips if you're in a similar position. Tried and tested materials from my site offer not just the way through, but the opportunity to SMASH your promotion.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.41: Why Should Anyone be Led by YOU?
In this book review podcast episode, I review the great and challenging leadership book, Why Should Anyone be Led by You? It's by Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones.
I summarise key aspects and link these to aspiring leaders and police promotion candidates looking to develop their CPD. This is valuable listening and food for thought for those aspiring to the Sergeant and Inspector / Chief Inspector ranks and beyond.
Here's where you can get the book should you want to read this insightful resource in full:
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.40: Police Salary and Promotion
This free episode is all about the police officer pay scales, following on from my blog. I outline the return on investment promotion brings, run through the Federation rank pay scales, compare police officer salaries across the UK, and more.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 3.39: Jump on the Fast Track Train
In another deep dive podcast I revisit the subject of Fast Track promotion. I cover the PC to INS and INS to SUPT schemes, the actual effort entailed, recent success stories, what all police promotion candidates can learn with a 'fast track mindset'.
Here's the College of Policing's documents I refer to:
https://www.college.police.uk/career-learning
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.38: Sporadic Professional Development
CPD: Is yours continuous or sporadic? In this epic FREE podcast, I discuss how you can work on your CPD plan to get ahead when promotion opportunities arise.
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.37: Investigating Artificial Intelligence in Policing
In this deep dive into the future, I discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI). This including what it is, why it's relevant to your leadership ambitions, how it can help policing and specifically investigations, the ethics, strengths, risks, opportunities, and other aspects useful to your related CPD.
I refer to several recent articles and interviews, here's the links...
Video on Policing TV: Embracing AI in Policing & Justice T/CC Alex Murray West Mercia (NPCC AI Portfolio)
https://policing.tv/videos/alex-murray-embracing-ai-in-policing-and-justice/ How to deal with AI risks article:
https://www.leadershipreview.net/how-to-deal-with-the-risks-of-ai/
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I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.36: Challenges Facing Policing and the Met
Imagine this police promotion interview question or presentation scenario: "What are the current issues and challenges facing this force and how will you help as a newly promoted leader?"
I encourage you as an aspiring promotion candidate to read widely and keep abreast of force and national issues facing policing. This premium podcast is an epic one supporting your leadership CPD. I discuss the recent John Harris Memorial Lecture 2024 delivered by The Metropolitan Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and Deputy Commissioner Dame Lynne Owens. They challenge leaders to help policing to succeed. I discuss the speech, others' reactions (e.g. Police Foundation) to it, and explore the issues raised in terms of the practical leadership insights for you.
I’ve put the link to the transcript of the whole speech in the notes below and I encourage you to read it over a coffee and use it to raise your awareness, reflect upon and include as part of your approach to promotion opportunities. It covers a fair bit of ground and I offer some tips, insights and food for thought you may find helpful to include as part of your own CPD and effective preparation for your promotion opportunity now or in future. It’s probably my longest podcast to date, but I thought it worthwhile to communicate just how insightful this resource can be if you are serious about succeeding in your promotion aspirations.
Here's the link to the speech given by the Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and Dep Commissioner Dame Lynne Owens:
https://news.met.police.uk/news/john-harris-memorial-lecture-2024-a-speech-by-cmsr-sir-mark-rowley-and-dep-cmsr-dame-lynne-owens-488260
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For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.35: Debrief from Emergency Services Show Sept 2024
In this podcast I share some insights following my visit on 18 Sept to the Emergency Services and Tech Show at the NEC, Birmingham. Lots of tech, gadgets and equipment featured to support emergency crews including police officers and staff. The event also included CPD, data management tools and options, and ideas and options for mental health support. Robots and all sizes of drones were there too. What took my interest were a few of the facilitated talks on stage including ‘How law enforcement cracked Encrochat and the story 4 years on’ and also ‘How to take a proactive, collaborative approach to tackling cyber defence' was a facilitated talk delivered by Pete O’Doherty, T/Commissioner of The City of London Police with audience Qs from a range of people. Lots of interesting insights as to the future approach to tech within policing!
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.34: Realising Your Potential
How can you realise your potential and become the best you can be? Want to enhance your motivation? Are you a Fast Track candidate? What is 'high potential'? How can you gain that momentum for yourself to progress your career?
Here's a deep dive into your potential. If you want to go further with time-saving structured support for an upcoming promotion process, check out my premium rank-specific toolkits. The link I mention can be found in my discussion on Fast Track promotion...
https://policepromotion.blog/2022/02/26/fast-track-police-promotion/
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.33: PC to Inspector - Jerone's Story (video)
Jerone has utilised Rank Success services for support through both the Sergeant and Inspector promotion process. In this free video update, I share his in-depth story in his own words, which may well resonate with you. I then offer an array of insights and guidance to help you learn from others experience and help you on your way to promotion success.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.32: Overcoming Interview Nerves
Do you suffer from chronic interview nerves? Or maybe you just have general worries about the promotion process ahead. In this premium episode, I share how you can effectively manage nerves around the interview and wider process.
To allay your fears even more and know exactly how to prepare, see my in-depth interview guide and rank-specific toolkits.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.31: Incompetent Promotion Applications
For another premium episode, I reflect on promotion application forms for the paper sift and how you can give yourself the best chances of success. Here's how you become more competent at applications and compile your written evidence.
See my application guides for dozens of in-depth examples of what works across the federated ranks.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.30: On the Day of Your Promotion Interview
In this premium episode, I provide a range of tips on how you can effectively prepare yourself for the day of your interview board itself. How you present yourself, how you come across, and how you manage yourself in the time leading up to the assessment centre.
Listen for more on how to best present yourself and get the competitive edge over the competition!
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.29: Interview with West Midlands Chief Constable Craig Guildford QPM VR DL
Last week I had the privilege of an exclusive interview with Chief Constable Craig Guildford QPM VR DL. Craig has been Chief Constable for West Midlands Police for over 18 months, previously serving as Chief in Nottinghamshire. Like all my exclusive interviews with senior police leaders, he provides valuable learning and many pointers for aspiring police leaders everywhere.
Craig kindly answers an array of questions in this 30 minutes, including his advice for aspiring officers on where to focus their promotion prep, views on compassion and other emerging values in policing, his favourite ranks through a varied career, views on investigation standards, and what he expects from police leaders in West Mids. He also gives his perspectives on the police promotion exams and on standards and ethics, for which he is lead as part of the NPCC portfolios.
I'd like to thank Craig again for sparing some time from his busy schedule. I'll be posting a write-up on my policepromotion.blog soon, but for now, grab a coffee, sit back, and enjoy the show!
As with all my exclusive and insightful interviews, this episode is ENTIRELY FREE for all, all the time. But if you want to be first to access my other podcasts, and get exclusive regular premium episodes, please consider becoming a subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.28: Getting 1% Better Every Day
In this motivational hour, I cover various bases to help you become 1% better each day. Marginal gains will lead you to success, so I'll be signposting you to an array of resources to help you on your way.
This is a free episode, with early access exclusively to podcast subscribers.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.27: Weaponise Your Memory... for Success
Want to remember more and better for your interview board? Worried about forgetting key points and evidence you wish to convey, whether nerves or stress related? In this premium episode, I'll share the secrets of your memory and how you can weaponise it in your favour for your promotion ambitions.
This is a deep dive on memory, complementing the memory tools and materials I provide in my detailed premium eGuides.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.26: Transform Your Leadership
In this subscriber-only episode, I discuss 'transformational leadership'. What is transformational leadership? How do cops describe it? Why is it important? And what this means for you as an aspiring police leader.
This subject is particularly topical coming off the back of my in-depth series on police culture.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.25: Policing Culture PART 3 - How to Improve
Here's the finale of my epic mini-series of subscriber-only podcasts around POLICE CULTURE. In Part 1 I clearly defined what is culture, why important, explained when it goes bad, and gave my bespoke 14 characteristics of a toxic police culture. In Part 2, I looked at the good side with good examples and practice.
Here in Part 3, I explain clearly about what you can do to IMPROVE police culture. I provide the tools, techniques and leadership skills you'll need as an aspiring leader to promote a more positive culture. Also, the development you'll need to ensure you're as prepared as possible for promotion interview questions (including forward-facing ones) around culture.
Here's the link to the conversation I mention:
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
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Episode 4.24: Leadership Advice for Response Policing Week
Yes, it's Response Policing Week! Forces, the College, NPCC, and Chief Officers have been giving their warm words. But actions speak louder! So in this FREE episode, I discuss the essence of response policing, recap on yesterday's WeCops discussion, share my own experience, and provide some important leadership lessons to support the great police leadership response cops want, inspired by a Twitter thread by the influential police leader, 'JJ Sharpers'. I hope you enjoy the episode and find the insights useful.
For regular more in-depth content targeted for your ongoing police leadership CPD, or if you'd just like to support my work, please consider becoming a premium subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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Episode 4.23: The Sussex Leadership Framework SLF
On my recent visit to Sussex Police, I asked officers there "What makes a good leader?". In this FREE episode (accessible to subscribers first) I share the findings and the completely new leadership framework I created from the dozens of Post-it notes placed in a jar.
I call it the Sussex Leadership Framework (SLF). Read more about it and a visual overview in my associated blog, but for now I hope you enjoy the episode!
For regular more in-depth content targeted for your ongoing police leadership CPD, or if you'd just like to support my work, please consider becoming a premium subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
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Episode 4.22: CVF 2016 vs New CVF 2024 Main Differences
The College of Policing recently released a "new" CVF for 2024. But is it really all that different?
In this episode, I explain why the College changed things, what the main differences are, and how promotion frameworks have changed over recent decades from the ICF to the PPF and CVF.
For regular more in-depth content targeted for your ongoing police leadership CPD, or if you'd just like to support my work, please consider becoming a premium subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ
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Episode 4.21: Policing Culture PART 2 - Good Practice and Examples
Here's Part 2 of my epic mini-series of subscriber-only podcasts around POLICE CULTURE. In Part 1 I clearly defined what is culture, why important, explained when it goes bad, and gave my bespoke 14 characteristics of a toxic police culture. In Part 2, I look at the good side.
We'll explore good examples and practice going on around the country to improve culture. Plus I'll share the characteristics of a positive police culture, example promotion board questions / scenarios and more. Stay tuned for the finale which focuses on your leadership development in PART 3!
For regular more in-depth content targeted for your ongoing police leadership CPD, or if you'd just like to support my work, please consider becoming a premium subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
FREE Blog: https://policepromotion.blog
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ
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Episode 4.20: Policing Culture PART 1 - Definition and Toxic Cultures
This is the first part in an epic mini-series of subscriber-only podcasts around POLICE CULTURE. 'Culture'. This word is banded around with high importance lately, in light of Casey, Angiolini, and other high profile reports and cases.
But what is 'culture' exactly? It's a nebulous and unfamiliar term to most, often including those who say it must improve! So this series will help you get your head around it and understand your responsibility as an aspiring leader, while preparing you for questions in your promotion interview.
In PART 1 then, I introduce culture and what it means exactly, why it's important, provide example promotion interview questions, give real-world examples of when it goes bad, and give you my bespoke '14 Signs of a Toxic Police Culture' to look out for. Stay tuned for another epic in PART 2!
Here's the HMICS report I mention:
https://www.hmics.scot/publications/hmics-thematic-inspection-organisational-culture-police-scotland
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
FREE Blog: https://policepromotion.blog
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ
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Episode 4.19: West Midlands Inspector Process - A Briefing
Here's a dedicated episode for Sergeants seeking promotion to Inspector in West Midlands Police. This is a bespoke briefing aligned to the Inspector's role, outlining the process (application, interview and presentation), giving example interviews and scenarios, key strategic information about West Mids, and much more besides.
While this is specifically aimed at West Mids officers, those in other forces seeking Inspector promotion will also find the content relevant.
For regular more in-depth content targeted for your ongoing police leadership CPD, or if you'd just like to support my work, please consider becoming a premium subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
FREE Blog: https://policepromotion.blog
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ
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Episode 4.18: Quick Update on Last Masterclass in June
This is just a quick update about my police promotion masterclasses.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
FREE Blog: https://policepromotion.blog
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ
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REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".
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Episode 4.17: Sussex Police Fed Roadshow Highlights and Debrief
Last week I was invited by Sussex Police Federation to present at their officer roadshow / engagement event.
Many aspiring officers approached my stall and we had some good discussions about their views and concerns about promotion, leadership, and policing generally. In this debrief, I share some of those insights, my experiences of the event, and perspectives on what Sussex Police Federation are doing for their members.
I'll be posting a write-up on my policepromotion.blog soon about this event, the interview, and a question I asked all attendees, but for now, grab a coffee, sit back, and enjoy the show! PS. My podcasts aren't scripted and as such made a couple of bloopers... I'm sure you know what I meant, but to make it a little fun first to spot them and email me gets a free Interview Success guide worth £59!
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This is one of my FREE episodes, but if you want regular more in-depth content targeted for your ongoing police leadership CPD, or would just like to support my work, please consider becoming a premium subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.
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About me and Rank Success: As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback.
For FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.
FREE Blog: https://policepromotion.blog
Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ
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REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".
WHY SUBSCRIBE? BONUS subscriber-only regular podcasts, EXCLUSIVE access to the BEST of my archives, FIRST for new episodes, supports my free content, 25% DISCOUNT off premium toolkits upon request.
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