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Archived news items January - June 2007:
Regional Leadership in Criminal Intelligence Program
1/2007 AFAC Executive Development Program
1/2007 AFAC Volunteer Leaders Program
103rd Police Management Development Program
Tom Rogers - Director, Academic Programs
102nd Police Management Development Program
20 June 2007
Regional Leadership in Criminal Intelligence Program
by Steve Hinds
The inaugural Regional Leadership in Criminal Intelligence Program was held recently at the Jakarta Centre of Law Enforcement Co-Operation situated in Semarang, Indonesia. This course was the initiative of the AFP’s LCIP team from Canberra and followed a very successful pilot program developed for LCIP by the AIPM in 2006.
Eight Australian and one New Zealander joined senior police from the Peoples Republic of China, Vietnam, Philippines, Macao, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and the host country Indonesia for two weeks of stimulating interaction.
The participants enjoyed the superb venue provided by JCLEC who have developed a facility that is world class and very conducive to learning and sharing ideas, and the building of regional networks.
As usual with AIPM courses, the focus of the two weeks was on reflective learning, building on the collective wisdom of all participants. This process was well supported by syndicate leaders and support staff hailing from Charles Sturt University, Victoria Police, the AFP, New Zealand Police and the AIPM.
In addition, presenters based at JCLEC were also able to contribute from a United Kingdom and German perspective which added immensely to what was a very successful course and likely to become the springboard for further Intell-focussed training in the region.
19 June 2007
1/2007 AFAC Executive Development Program
by Kevin Cuneo
It was very early in the course that a number of AIPM staff commented that the participants of the first EDP scheduled in 2007 at the AIPM for the Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC) seemed to form as a group very quickly, were interacting and moving forward as a cohesive team. This set the tone for a very successful program which commenced on 6th and concluded the 25th May 07.
Although not a large group by AIPM standards, the 21 officers from Australian, New Zealand and Hong Kong fire services as well as the ambulance service participated in the program. Having international friends from Hong Kong and the diversity of ambulance service officers enabled the group to experience different cultures, work dynamics and organizational managerial and leadership practices which all added to the learning process.
The group was aptly mentored by a number of very experienced and previous course participants as program visiting fellows. Trevor Andrews was our AIPM graduate and international visitor with a single service background from the land of the long white cloud, Mark Brown from the NSWFB brought his urban, and now urban country community fire service management experience, David Cant of the SACFS added his land management and specialist aerial fire management knowledge and Paul Swain, a very experienced officer from also a major urban service, the MFB, provided the guidance and wisdom in contemporary management and leadership throughout the program. Concluding the fellow team was the course coordinator and syndicate leader Kevin Cuneo who is AFAC’s 2007 visiting fellow from FESA.
Although many course members commented at the time on the intensity of the workload, they also reflected with satisfaction on the journey they had taken and the new skills and knowledge they had acquired. A management or leadership development program at the AIPM would not be complete without participants also commenting on the high standard of material they received from the facilitators and mentioning many other key social aspect of the program which makes up the “Manly experience”.
All good programs evolve, and this course was no exception. A new initiative in the program involved the reflection sessions being pre determined and aligned to the course theme. This enabled the visiting fellows to visit diverse management and leadership issues which had relevance to the industry during the program. The five syndicates followed up towards the end of the course by developing their own very thought provoking reflection topics.
Like all courses, the 1/2007 AFAC EDP had characters that made people laugh, organized breakouts, broke tense moments and importantly assisted to make the experience enjoyable. There have been friendships made, networks established and bonds between select numbers of people cemented that will last throughout their careers.
The visiting fellows wish members of the course the best for the future and congratulate them for their exceptional dedication and quality of their projects.
18 April 2007
1/2007 AFAC Volunteer Leaders Program
by Kevin Cuneo
On Sunday 15th April 2007, syndicates from the 1st 2007 Volunteer Leadership Program (VLP) presented their leadership research project to a panel of AFAC, the program sponsors (Dulux/Bunnings) and the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM) representatives. The presentations were the culmination of the program's activities related to many aspects of leadership that impact on today’s volunteer leaders.
The panel was extremely impressed by the depth of research the groups undertook, the insight and knowledge about leadership issues they face locally and the enthusiasm in which they presented their findings and proposals.
Participants from each state and territory fire and emergency services attended the program. It was the first course to include an ambulance officer and demonstrates the diversity of the work emergency service volunteers perform.
The VLP is an intensive four day program designed to develop leadership in the individual. Participants are asked on the first day to describe what they thought they would get out of the program and at the completion asked to compare their current view with their initial assessment.
It is not surprising to find the growth that has occurred in such a short time. The Director of Academic Programs, Warwick Jones, said in his closing remarks the challenge for the participants is to take the learning and put it into practice back in their brigades or units.
The intensive program is based upon adult learning principles and participants are asked to reflect on many aspects of leadership. The program is designed to expose the individual to contemporary leadership issues. It also includes gaining an insight into one's personality, preparing people to communicate through radio and television and strategies to influence people.
17 April 2007
103rd Police Management Development Program
by Phil Shepherd
It has often been said that each and every PMDP group quickly assumes their own identity. This was certainly the case for the 103rd PMDP held at the AIPM from 11-30 March 2007. This unique bunch comprised 28 participants from Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, New Zealand, NSW Department of Corrective Services and most Australian jurisdictions. Add to the arena three international Visiting Fellows – Superintendent Anne McConnell of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Director of Executive Development Centre at the Canadian Police College), Chief Superintendent Charles Phelps from the Metropolitan Police Service in London (Director of the Career Management Unit), Superintendent Ng Yeow Boon who hails from the Singapore Police Force (Deputy Commander of the Police Coast Guard) – together with our Program Visiting Fellow, Superintendent Dan Mahon from Queensland Police Service and AIPM Visiting Fellows Jenny Young and Phil Shepherd, and the stage was set for a dynamic and interactive residential program.
Supt Anne McConnell receives her Certificate of Appreciation from Principal Guest, Mr Michael L'Estrange, Secretary DFAT |
Supt Ng Yeow Boon
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Chief Supt Charles Phelps
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Highlights of what has become known as ‘The Manly Experience’ included the infamous team building afternoon at Narrabeen, where for the first time both teams were able to complete all of the challenges in the time allotted. Participants were challenged to think more strategically, plan more consultatively and as they embraced the challenges of the program, forged strong friendships in a collaborative approach to completing the various aspects of the program.
The product of the 103rd PMDP included some high quality Corporate and Future Directions papers, some well-informed and hotly contested debates and more importantly, some lasting networks that are sure to contribute to a greater approach to policing at both a national and international level. In reflecting upon the program, participants commented that:
“Best learning environment I have ever experienced.”
“I was told my mind would be stretched and it has been. I discovered abilities not thought of previously.”
“I found the course to be challenging and rewarding. It pushed me both professionally and personally.”
The staff at AIPM not only acknowledge the diligence and commitment shown by the participants but also congratulate them in their resultant achievements. The Academic Programs Director and staff also wish to record their appreciation for the substantial effort and commitment given by the Program Visiting Fellows, who clearly added an exceptional dimension to the quality of the program. As one participant commented:
“The International Visiting Fellows added great depth and credibility to the learning environment.”
Team building
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103rd PMDP graduation
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16 March 2007
Tom Rogers - Director, Academic Programs
by Steve Hinds
For the last five years, the AIPM has been very fortunate to have benefited from the many skills that Tom Rogers has brought to the position of Director, Academic Programs. Tom arrived at the campus at a testing time for the Institute and has worked tirelessly to ensure it has remained at the vanguard of police executive leadership and management training.
Such is the reputation of the AIPM and the role Tom has played in recent years that it was only a matter of time that his skills would be sought by other organisations keen to benefit from his considerable ability. And so it was not a complete surprise when Tom announced recently that he had accepted a position with the Australian Electoral Commission and leaves the AIPM today.
Tom leaves a legacy of excellence in leadership and management that has percolated throughout Australasia and beyond, and leaves with the very best wishes of the AIPM family.
7 March 2007
102nd Police Management Development Program
by Steve Hinds
The 2007 academic program has got off to a great start with the successful completion of the 102nd PMDP Course by all 28 participants who attended.
Those that enjoyed the 'Manly Experience' hailed from countries as diverse as the Peoples Republic of China, the Republic of South Africa, Singapore and Tonga, and were joined by colleagues from Australia and New Zealand in what soon became a very hard working and harmonious group.
The course was ably coordinated by Lieutenant Colonel Nick Rowntree who has returned for a second year as ADF Visiting Fellow. Nick was joined by Program Visiting Fellow Dale Sheehan of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who was the first of a number of Program Fellows from Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, USA and UK that will provide the AIPM with the international flavour so important in delivering leading edge training. Superintendents Phil Shepherd (VicPol), Shane McLennan (QPS) and Steve Hinds (NZPol) who have joined the AIPM as 2007 Visiting Fellows completed the 102nd Syndicate Leader roster.
The AIPM is fortunate to have retained the services of AFP Federal Agent Andy Singh for another year, and in addition to Phil, Shane and Steve, to have recently welcomed Superintendent Jenny Young of NSWPOL who will also be with us for 2007. This year's AFAC representative is Mr Kevin Cuneo of FESA who hails from Perth and will coordinate the range of high-quality programs the AIPM delivers to partner agency staff and volunteers.
