To improve retention, make it a group effort. Look at how top leaders and coaches built their teams to greatness, like Vince Lombardi. His quote says it all…
“Individual commitment to a group effort — that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.”
For public service, this means that for a team to be successful and to improve retention, all sworn and non-sworn must fully commit to the agency goals and work together as a unit, rather than relying solely on their own needs.
In order to improve the agency, everyone must be invested as a whole. This will ensure higher retention rates.
Vince Lombardi, one of the greatest football coaches of all time, lead many athletes into a successful group effort. His never give-up attitude finally landed him the head coach of the Packers job at age 45.
At Green Bay in 9 seasons he coached to WIN:
- 5 NFL titles
- 2 Super Bowls
Vince Lombardi’s unwavering commitment to excellence, where he never experienced a losing season as a head coach, constantly pushed his players to improve.
An officer’s individual commitment
What makes a department truly great, is the individual commitment everyone makes to themselves first. This is what builds the group effort of your agency.
Strong departments have:
- Officers that don’t complain
- Supervisors that dig in to help and train others
- Employees that talk about how they love to work there
3 Lombardi Points for your Officers:
Player development: Lombardi focused on not just winning games, but also on developing his players to reach their full potential
No losing seasons: Throughout his time as a head coach, Lombardi never had a season where his team finished with a losing record.
Constant drive to improve: Relentless work ethic, constantly pushing himself to learn and evolve as a coach, and demanding the same from his players.
5 Ways a Team Effort can Build Retention:
Improved morale: When employees feel valued and supported by their team, it leads to a more positive and engaged workforce.
Increased productivity: A cohesive team with strong relationships is more likely to collaborate effectively and achieve better results.
Reduced turnover: By addressing employee concerns proactively and creating a supportive environment, teams can minimize the likelihood of employees leaving the company.
Communicating a positive image: Share the message that police work with the community, not against it.
Providing ongoing training: Help officers stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices.
Share this powerful quote and insight with your employees so they can individually stay committed to the group effort of your department.
Officers are as strong, as an agencies weakest link.
About RITE Officer Training – We help officers communicate with themselves, the agency, and the community more effectively. The RITE Ladder Tool teaches EI & SI that builds Career resiliency, improves Department morale, helps Professional workplace culture and reduces police misconduct that will mitigate risk.
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