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THE FOUNDATION OF SUCCESS LIES IN CULTURE

CULTURE DEFINES AN ORGINZATION

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Chief Sam Spiegel

Culture Defines Your Organization

Instructor: Chief Sam Spiegel
Duration: 8- or 16-hour workshop
Audience: Public Safety Leaders, Officers, and Professional Staff

Transform Your Agency’s Culture for Lasting Impact

Organizational culture is the backbone of any successful public safety agency. In this comprehensive two-day workshop, Chief Sam Spiegel will guide participants through the critical role of culture in shaping leadership, resilience, and operational effectiveness. Using the aircraft carrier metaphor, this course explores external and internal influences on culture and provides actionable strategies to foster an environment of trust, accountability, and excellence.

Why This Workshop?

• Learn how culture impacts service delivery and community trust
• Identify key elements influencing organizational culture
• Develop a framework to intentionally design and fortify agency culture
• Implement strategies for resilience, wellness, and adaptive leadership
• Improve communication, decision-making, and accountability

What to Expect

• Interactive Exercises & Case Studies – Engage in real-world problem-solving and scenario-based discussions.
• Strategic Action Planning – Develop a customized roadmap to enhance your agency’s culture.
• Leadership Development – Strengthen skills in mentorship, communication, and ethical decision-making.
• Wellness & Resilience – Learn how to integrate wellness initiatives to support personnel and improve performance.
• Culture & Diversity Training – Explore DEI strategies to create an inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Session Highlights

• Defining Organizational Culture: Understanding how values, norms, and leadership shape agency operations.
• The Aircraft Carrier Metaphor: Analyzing how external forces influence culture and agency dynamics.
• Designing Culture by Intention: Creating an action plan to transform and strengthen agency culture.
• Navigating Change & Continuous Improvement: Leading cultural shifts through adaptive leadership techniques.
• Building Trust & Community Relations: Enhancing public perception and strengthening relationships.

Who Should Attend?

  • Law Enforcement Leaders

  • Public Safety Professionals

  • Command Staff & Supervisors

  • Crisis Response Teams

  • Government & Municipal Leaders