Assignment:
Required Textbook: Managing Criminal Justice Organizations: An Introduction to Theory and Practice, by Richard R.E. Kania and Richards P. Davis
Professor Question
You have been asked to interview and rank seven individuals who are interviewing for the Director of Public Safety for the state of Georgia. Your recommendation will rank as the most persuasive and convincing to the Governor. Of all the following personal characteristics and attributes, rank the top six criteria you would use in making your decision/recommendation. Discuss each of top six characteristics ranking them from 1 to 6, with one being the most important and why you ranked them in the order that you did? This is not to suggest that the other characteristics are not important, but in the end, a specific combination and ranking of characteristic will assist you in making your recommendation.
Personal characteristics and Attributes:
Integrity
Trustworthy
Competence
Decision-making
Cooperative
Courage
Visionary
Self-confidence
Formal Communication
Political savvy
Charisma
Professional competence
Years of experience
Diversity of experience
Demonstration of community involvement
Fiscal management experience
Personality and personalization
Good Personal development track record
Good sense of humor
Ability to delegate
Good Communication skills
Demonstrates a strong sense of Self-awareness
Shows a high degree of Gratitude towards fellow
Demonstrates strong Learning agility
A proven record of
Empathetic
Diplomatic
Good speaker
Respectful
Good Listening Skills
Passion & Commitment
Positive attitude
Transformative
Has a no nonsense attitude