An application form is often the first stage ‘sift’, with successful officers proceeding through to the next assessment stage. One thing is for sure is that competency based application forms... read more →
Arguably, solving problems is what the police promotion process is all about. Specifically, in an application form or interview – articulating how you have solved problems in the past; in... read more →
The basic principle of a role-play or interactive exercise is that you are due to meet an individual (e.g. a peer, direct report or partner) and you need to convince... read more →
Last year I completed an Ironman consisting of a 3.8k swim, 180k cycle and a 42K run triathlon - a real challenge. But interestingly the hardest part was not so... read more →
New Year is obviously a time when resolutions are put in place and we have a clear vision for the year ahead, whether it be personal or professional. So how... read more →
The most common question that we are asked here at bselectedpolice towers is “What are your top tips for success at a promotion board?” So here are 3 simple tips... read more →
Increasingly role-plays or interactive exercises are becoming part of the police promotion process. If your force is not using them right now, there is a high likelihood that they will... read more →
Take a look at this definition of simplicity: The contradiction here though is that simplicity, making things easy to understand, is not simple. Keeping or making things simple is hard... read more →
This is a short but really important blog in order for you to perform at your best at an interview or assessment centre. As part of my business, I often... read more →
The idea of marginal gains is all about making small incremental improvements in any process that adds up to a significant improvement when they are all added together. The most... read more →