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 →
A common question that we are asked at bselectedpolice Towers is “How long do I need to prepare for my board?” In our opinion the easy answer is always, ‘as... read more →
Fatigue during an interview is a reality. It creeps up on you making you lose concentration and make mistakes that can have a major negative influence on the result of... read more →