By: James R. DeLung, Ph.D. The framework we present in this book emerged from our frustration with existing leadership development approaches. We wanted to create something that was:
Comprehensive enough to address the full scope of leadership challenges
Simple enough to remember and apply under pressure
Practical enough to use in real situations with real people
Flexible enough to adapt to different contexts and leadership styles
Evidence-based enough to be credible and effective
The A-E-I-O-U framework meets all these criteria. Each letter represents a critical leadership capability: Application: The ability to translate knowledge into action, insights into behaviors, and intentions into results. This addresses the knowing-doing gap that prevents most leadership development from creating lasting change. Execution: The discipline to complete important initiatives despite competing priorities, resource constraints, and changing circumstances. This addresses the completion gap that prevents leaders from delivering consistent results. Implementation: The skill to create systems, processes, and structures that enable sustainable performance beyond individual effort. This addresses the scalability gap that prevents leadership effectiveness from spreading throughout organizations. Ownership: The courage to take full responsibility for outcomes, both positive and negative. This addresses the accountability gap that prevents leaders from learning from failures and building trust with others. Unity: The ability to create alignment among diverse stakeholders toward shared objectives. This addresses the coordination gap that prevents teams and organizations from working effectively together.
Police Personalities Why Cops Act The Way They Do
By: Stephen M. Hennessy, Ed.D.&James R. DeLung, Ph.D. This book is an important addition to every police officer, recruit, or student of law enforcement’s knowledge base. It helps explain why cops act like cops.
The turbulent environment in which law enforcement currently operates draws close scrutiny and occasional shrill criticism from the far right, the far left, and the political center. It is an essential read to help understand the various ways law enforcement officers take in information and make decisions.