Follow ups Flashcards
(19 cards)
Why did you structure your approach into phases?
It creates focus, ensuring learning is embedded early, contribution follows quickly, and delivery becomes sustainable over time.
How would you prioritise stakeholders to meet first?
I’d prioritise Police Scotland operational leads, SPA contacts, and internal colleagues critical to live issues like custody and call handling.
How will you build trust with Police Scotland counterparts?
By engaging openly, demonstrating understanding of their pressures, and providing clear, practical policy support without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.
Why is understanding the Revised Model for Policing important?
It defines the future operational structure, directly shaping how strategy and policy need to align for effectiveness.
What would you do if a stakeholder was resistant to engagement?
I’d listen actively, find shared goals, build rapport over time, and use senior support if necessary to unlock collaboration.
How would you stay aware of emerging policing trends?
Regular stakeholder dialogue, monitoring HMICS reports, SPA papers, operational updates, and cross-Government liaison meetings.
How will you ensure FOI and PQ responses are timely?
By establishing clear internal processes, early workload planning, and maintaining open communication with contributors and decision-makers.
Why focus on healthcare in custody?
It’s a vulnerable area impacting public trust, human rights compliance, and involves complex, cross-sector collaboration.
What would you bring to managing call handling performance?
Analytical focus, clear reporting, proactive spotting of risks, and ensuring ministers receive honest, balanced advice.
How would you balance urgent FOIs with strategic work?
By planning ahead, delegating appropriately, using templates where possible, and escalating early if urgent demands threaten priorities.
How will you handle conflicting views between Police Scotland and SPA?
Neutral facilitation — seeking common ground while fairly presenting different perspectives to senior decision-makers.
What methods would you use to communicate complex issues clearly?
Short summaries, visual aids (where appropriate), plain language, and early engagement to clarify key points with stakeholders.
How do you see your role supporting international policing deployments?
Providing balanced advice on risks, reputational impacts, and strategic alignment with wider Scottish Government objectives.
How would you embed resilience in the team’s work?
Through clear shared plans, realistic deadlines, structured knowledge management, and a culture of mutual support.
How do you define “structured agility”?
Planning with clear goals while leaving space to adapt rapidly to new priorities or operational shifts.
Why focus on forward planning for major events like Euro 2028?
Early preparation reduces risks, clarifies responsibilities, and ensures policing strategies align with public expectations and ministerial needs.
How will you promote inclusivity in your policy work?
Actively seek diverse views, consider equity impacts early, and challenge assumptions to ensure policies serve all communities.
What will success look like after six months?
Trusted relationships, strong delivery on live issues, a clear forward plan, and being a valued strategic advisor to colleagues and ministers.
What would you do differently if things weren’t going to plan?
Quickly reassess, consult the team, adjust priorities transparently, and seek early support from managers if needed.
