Which is more important in a leadership position-experience or training? Why?
Do you believe experience is more valuable in a criminal justice leadership position than in the corresponding positions in other fields? Why?
Examine with reference to the fact that the detailed field knowledge gained on the job cannot be collated and condensed into the most comprehensive of the training programs.
Do you think that a leader who has been trained in the latest management techniques will have less tension with more experienced subordinates? Why? Conversely, how can an experienced leader manage subordinates who possess more qualifications?
In the volatile environment of criminal justice, what are the problems that a leader might face if he/she relies too much on either of these:
Experience
Training
Provide in-depth reasoning as you consider both situations, and support your response with examples.
How can leaders in criminal justice develop skills in areas where they are deficient? What are the organizational conditions that can facilitate this leadership training? Explain the techniques and theories that can be adopted.