This past June, I found myself transitioning out of a role that I'd joined less than 10 months prior. Following a successful and fruitful 30+ year career in previous roles, this was a bitter sweet event, and I experienced various resulting emotions. However, as with all change, God was – and is – in control, …
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It only takes ONE individual, making ONE decision, at ONE organization, to risk the reputation of the entire brand. ONE incident at ONE restaurant (Details), initiated by ONE employee, creates negative publicity for the owning organization and all restaurants under the same umbrella. ONE agency member, making ONE decision, from ONE precinct, can risk …
Excerpt from the Introduction to Discussions Matter: Incidents are occurring that have left communities, families, and law enforcement officials mourning. Those incidents have also resulted in fear, anger, and devastation, with social media driving those emotions to heightened levels unknown in the past. Wounds are opened and reopened without time to heal before another incident …
It's been some time since I've posted, but Discussions STILL Matter. In fact, they matter even more than they did when I first introduced this approach. If you are new to Discussions Matter, you may be asking "what approach"? To fully catch up, browse earlier posts on http://www.discussionsmatter.com. In summary, I developed Discussions Matter as …
I'm glad you asked! Identify a discussion facilitator. Your facilitator may be a law enforcement leader, internal trainer, police academy trainer or educator with a law enforcement background. The Discussions Matter Facilitator Guide provides step by step guidelines to support successful discussions, as well as the FREE Discussions Matter Facilitator eLearning. Distribute Discussions Matter Workbooks. …
As I commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, I reflect on the WHY of Discussions Matter. The quote in this image is the answer to WHY now, WHY Discussions Matter. I designed and developed the Discussions Matter Guide and Workbook, with accompanying Facilitator Guide and resources, not with significant financial gain in mind, but …
You will notice a change in the look and feel of the Discussions Matter website. I continue to update and upgrade for the present and future, but the past content remains the same and is always available for reflection! Continuous improvement is important in our everyday lives. While we'd like to stay in our comfort …
Today is Day 2 of the 2017 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference. The conference is the official debut of Discussions Matter to Law Enforcement: A Guide and Workbook for Law Enforcement Officials Committed to Changing the Status Quo. It has truly been a great opportunity to speak to so many law enforcement …
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If you missed the Introduction to the Discussions Matter series, this is a link to the slides shared during the sessions! An introduction to discussions matter to law enforcement. If you are attending the 2017 IACP Conference, stop by Booth #963 to learn more AND receive a free t-shirt when you place an order, while supplies …
If you are attending the IACP Conference, Stop by the Discussions Matter Booth #963! You will be able to purchase Discussions Matter training materials at a special IACP discounted price, and will receive a FREE gift with your purchase! Come learn more about how Discussions Matter can support your agency LEOs! I look forward to …
