Police leadership as practice /

Filstad, Cathrine,

Police leadership as practice / Cathrine Filstad. - 175 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

Introduction -- Part 1: Police leadership as practice: 1. Why a leadership-as-practice perspective? -- 2. What do police leaders do? -- 3. When do police leaders lead? -- 4. Police leadership as practice -- Part 2: Strategy: 5. Social mission, organisational structure, and goal management -- 6. Strategy as practice -- Part 3: Community: 7. Organisational culture and police culture -- 8. Identity and belonging in communities of practice -- 9. Knowing in practice -- Part 4: Participation: 10. Sensemaking -- 11. Manoeuvring space -- 12. Power and politics -- Part 5: Activities: 13. Learning as practice -- 14. Change management in practice -- 15. Summary.--16. Index.

This book explores leadership in policing through a leadership-as-practice lens, focusing on relational, cultural, strategic, and organizational elements. It offers theory alongside case studies and best practices, making it essential for students and professionals in policing and leadership.

9781032123288


Police--Leadership.
Leadership--Study and teaching.
Organizational learning.
Police administration.
Management--Philosophy.

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