tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.comments2023-05-18T10:56:33.126+01:00Jon Harvey AssociatesJon Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792245973965010468noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-86511587596879453552016-01-28T17:00:06.199+00:002016-01-28T17:00:06.199+00:00Hi Jon
Thanks for pointing me to this. I haven&#...Hi Jon<br /><br />Thanks for pointing me to this. I haven't seen the film yet but its sounds like a good yarn that epitomizes the worst of casino banking - and I'm the guy who gambled a whole $10 in Vegas - and lost!<br /><br />But, as an ex-military man, I am interested in your thoughts on leadership and I agree with your view that it is sometimes about 'gambling with an opportunity' or perhaps being willing to take a calculated risk. In my experience, military leaders rarely have all the facts and information that they would really like to have before deciding a course of action - but they also very often do not have the luxury of being able to prevaricate or postpone a decision - when lives are at stake - in marked contrast with many of those in public office who build entire careers out of prevarication and delay! <br /><br />I can't be precise about this but, from what I've seen, good leaders can typically make good decisions with only 65%-85% of all the information that they would really like to have. If they are lucky, they can do it with less and - of course - they can still make bad decisions even if they have all the information! But on balance, and in other words - 'Who Dares, Wins' a lot of the time! <br /><br />Regards and keep on blogging!<br />Steve C Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14288811410239015936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-75382341457893131782014-08-17T11:00:32.046+01:002014-08-17T11:00:32.046+01:00Thanks. Thanks. Jon Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792245973965010468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-5399044093652400882014-08-16T18:28:51.699+01:002014-08-16T18:28:51.699+01:00By switching from "I" to "we" ...By switching from "I" to "we" and being open about where you're heading.Martin Websterhttp://www.leadershipthoughts.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-47204437323172255012014-05-27T19:51:43.043+01:002014-05-27T19:51:43.043+01:00Thanks. But what does the phrase mean Di?Thanks. But what does the phrase mean Di?Jon Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792245973965010468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-47386651095765178722014-05-27T15:21:49.554+01:002014-05-27T15:21:49.554+01:00"relational state" stolen from clever p..."relational state" stolen from clever policy research people.... like the word but love the cenceptDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07622911416892154005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-80398922799368862542014-05-27T14:55:51.787+01:002014-05-27T14:55:51.787+01:00"relational state" stolen from clever p..."relational state" stolen from clever policy research people.... like the word but love the cenceptDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07622911416892154005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-35576641438580694702014-04-01T10:15:34.364+01:002014-04-01T10:15:34.364+01:00Not sure that they do: the film is not exactly fil...Not sure that they do: the film is not exactly filling the schedules!Jon Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792245973965010468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-77249022451670038972014-04-01T10:03:08.140+01:002014-04-01T10:03:08.140+01:00sorry if you do not rate this movie but those that...sorry if you do not rate this movie but those that matter do, that is the leaders, no democracy in cineworldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-14128559827917099642014-04-01T07:47:17.619+01:002014-04-01T07:47:17.619+01:00I am not sure she did this again and again... and ...I am not sure she did this again and again... and in one instance she used plain violence to 'lure' one man to his demise. Mostly she exploited the desperation (and lust) of the men she met<br /><br />But you right when you say that charm and persuasion are key elements in good leadership... although I feel a little uncomfortable with 'charm' as this can edge in duplicity.<br /><br />The film was indeed unsettling, but I have seen far more unsettling films such as Shutter Island, The Wicker Man, Schindler's List, The Shining, O Lucky Man, Clockwork Orange, The Cat People (original versions) and so on...<br /><br />And Alvin is very definitely an amazing leader!!<br /><br />Thanks for your comment.Jon Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792245973965010468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-37557250107663620182014-03-31T21:31:03.743+01:002014-03-31T21:31:03.743+01:00In this film, the system perspective (your delight...In this film, the system perspective (your delightful term) was very different to 'normal' films. At times, good leadership is using charm and persuasion to win people over. Scarlett did this to perfection. Again and again.<br /><br />I genuinely liked this film. Personally fed up with Hollywood formula movies, this one stripped the book to its bare bones and had an unsettling feel. The fact the cinema was was empty (mine too) proves Joe public simply prefers Alvin and the Chipmunks ( a film about classical leadership). Borehamwood Chesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06722081027328736303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-45300959268702561862014-03-27T12:01:47.625+00:002014-03-27T12:01:47.625+00:00It is always a question of priorities. Isn't i...It is always a question of priorities. Isn't it? And sometimes there are no easy choices. For example: what is more important: raising money to fund cancer or stroke research? The choices are never easy. However, I think that providing only half a service is no good to anyone. Tackling DV has got to be done well. Jon Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792245973965010468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-40125435035304211722014-03-27T11:49:38.497+00:002014-03-27T11:49:38.497+00:00Jon,
Responding to DV calls and dealing with them...Jon,<br /><br />Responding to DV calls and dealing with them better is VERY time absorbing, at the scene - trying to make sense of what frightened people are saying for example. Then in the completion of paperwork, even if no court case follows and as the OiC wondering if the case will bounce back - as the DV Unit has no capacity for more.<br /><br />Whatever the HMIC / Home Office dream up now, with ACPO following in unison, what police functions will suffer when more time is given to DV?<br /><br />That question is rarely asked, let alone by PCC's.<br /><br />Some have merged DV into Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection, which rather obscures priorities. davidbfponoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-49134516473358684572014-03-24T20:48:52.161+00:002014-03-24T20:48:52.161+00:00'We campaign in poetry but we govern in prose&...'We campaign in poetry but we govern in prose' as a well known American politician once said and I can't help but feel that statement has a large element of truth. Part of the problem with current modes of governing is that the meaning of many words has been emptied of real content and what we are left with are husks often filled with cant and as likely to elicit derision rather than to make people see castles in the air. Kevin Lloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719209795621877664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-40993057112248420112014-03-18T10:35:23.558+00:002014-03-18T10:35:23.558+00:00Thanks for your post Andy - and I am sure that Mat...Thanks for your post Andy - and I am sure that Matthew Ellis is happy that he has at least one vote in the bag, as it were (assuming elections in 2016 go ahead). <br /><br />The looking forwards bit is crucial in my opinion: consultations that focus on how good/bad past service has been can easily result in defenciveness and division. Whereas focusing on hopes and ambitions for the future tends to bring people together. It is then the job of politicians and strategists to make those futures happen.Jon Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792245973965010468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-62999872594961070462014-03-18T10:31:00.452+00:002014-03-18T10:31:00.452+00:00I was at first suspicious of the role of the PCC a...I was at first suspicious of the role of the PCC as I didn't know enough about the candidates or what it was they were to do - and because of this it was first time in my adult life I did not vote - however I have come to realise that the role of the PCC is valuable for public assurance of the Police. In Staffordshire where I live our PCC Matthew Ellis is excellent and by using social media is engaged daily with the public - he is very forward thinking and it would appear not afraid to say it how it is! A useful tool for any politician. Overall I am happy with the role of the PCC and support Matthew Ellis at future elections. Interesting you mention looking backwards as I am in agreement, we are lucky in Staffs that Matthew Ellis appears to be a very forward thinker. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01311323258504966281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-50963951238060986212014-02-03T17:19:04.043+00:002014-02-03T17:19:04.043+00:00also - re Philip Seymour Hoffman - Xan Brooks and ...also - re Philip Seymour Hoffman - Xan Brooks and I had an interesting exchange today - I mentioned the leadership theme in context of wondering if inhabiting a role/being inhabited by it can lead to one's undoing if you are like poor Hoffman was - I found him in 'the Master' taking a haunting role of an unravelling substance abuser and then some! Xan said the following:<br />- Impossible question. Interesting difference between J. Phoenix, who danced with his demons, and PSH who kept them on a leash; <br />- Fascinating topic - Suspect great actors pour a bit of themselves into the vessel, with risk that it takes on a life of its own. <br />I am reflecting that this may be a little like the journey of T Blair, whom I encountered (pre-Iraq) as an authentic person at least striving for integrity, and then......<br />So hustling?dancing with demons?controlling them?playing it straight....discuss!! ;-)Anne Bennettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-9734306448830429502014-02-03T17:12:12.791+00:002014-02-03T17:12:12.791+00:00I'll take your advice and see something else o...I'll take your advice and see something else on the big screen... I like the themes in this blog - I would recommend (re)viewing 'Searching for Sugarman' (an Oscar-winning doco from last year - if you know nothing about it then avoid spoilers at all costs) - the central character has inspired my daughter with his embodiment of the opposite route in life - take nothing, win everything, transcend with your ethics - and in his case, be a gifted artist and prophetAnne Bennettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-45997772634826901602014-01-25T22:18:15.964+00:002014-01-25T22:18:15.964+00:00Hello Jon, Very good ... Gandalf the archetypical ...Hello Jon, Very good ... Gandalf the archetypical project sponsor. Around for the good bits but missing most of the time. As ever, MartinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-66483380058292746032014-01-03T12:30:50.671+00:002014-01-03T12:30:50.671+00:00Cheers Jon - happy new year!Cheers Jon - happy new year!Jon Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792245973965010468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-90651567711934433182013-12-31T13:25:30.594+00:002013-12-31T13:25:30.594+00:00I watched The Hobbit (possibly at the same time as...I watched The Hobbit (possibly at the same time as you watched Mitty), the scenary and CGI was incredible. <br /><br />Or a more important note I love the theme of this article, as it's one I often speak on. We all need to practice seeing great things each day, around us and of ourselves.<br /><br />Have a wonderful new year spotting what good there is in the world and 2014 will be great.Jon Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03798729431882556056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-77153148156699325002013-12-28T18:27:41.459+00:002013-12-28T18:27:41.459+00:00Happy New Year Graham. Let's talk!Happy New Year Graham. Let's talk!Jon Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792245973965010468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-67337093786710552162013-12-27T09:03:09.927+00:002013-12-27T09:03:09.927+00:00Hi Jon,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas &...Hi Jon,<br /><br />I hope you had a wonderful Christmas & New Year.<br /><br />Good luck as we go into 2014.<br /><br />Graham<br />CNhttp://www.ukgd.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-37480929936898419502013-12-23T20:36:02.588+00:002013-12-23T20:36:02.588+00:00Intriguing. We might like to chat about this. On ...Intriguing. We might like to chat about this. On Dec 12th I was at the House of Lords with Lord Laird of Artigarvan discussing the same thing. After Christmas? Cheers, GrahamGraham Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09890857804411343100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-915501001880774172013-09-19T11:07:09.307+01:002013-09-19T11:07:09.307+01:00Excellent blog, Jon. I suspect some PCCs are famil...Excellent blog, Jon. I suspect some PCCs are familiar with this work, and that a handful are deliberately NOT setting targets. Will be interesting to (try to) compare differences between PCCs and their forces over time...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803417947002730808.post-14904788378344406482013-06-16T16:59:13.702+01:002013-06-16T16:59:13.702+01:00I just hope the answers help to sort out whether t...I just hope the answers help to sort out whether this policy has any chance of success or not.Jon Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792245973965010468noreply@blogger.com