The FBI, and to a lesser extent, Department of Justice, need a culture makeover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are both probably notoriously top down driven, and not too tolerant of diverse opinions, we imagine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have seen this before in government agencies, because we did a rather groundbreaking study about 25 years ago of the Navy’s leadership culture, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
BTW, we see some signs that the Navy is reverting to its former top down drive…..go fix that, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When we did the Navy study on leadership, we found many of the same problems that now apparently exist at the FBI: CYA in the extreme, political infighting when you’re all on the same team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have no idea whether the FBI is very diverse, either, but we suspect not, because women leaders might leaven some of the bad male leadership practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, FBI, go figure out best leadership practices and get yourself fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One way we got compliance from Navy commanders was to make compliance with Deming-style leadership maxims a fitness report item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The FBI could also make it a management reporting item when managers are reviewed for promotion or wage increases. However, the Civil Service isn’t exactly a meritocracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’re not sure Chris Wray is the right guy to lead the change, but it’s better to start with the devil you know that the one you don’t. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The FBI, and to a lesser extent, Department of Justice, need a culture makeover. They are both probably notoriously top down driven, and not too tolerant of diverse opinions, we imagine. We have seen this before in government agencies, because … Continue reading