Independent Command Programme
ICP is a new multi agency programme. It has clear links to the Public Sector Leadership Alliance, which aims to seek improved and more cost effective leadership development. The ICP is essential for people in positions of independent command and should be seen as critical for those who wish to apply for the Senior Police National Assessment Centre (SPNAC). Delegates should have at least twelve months experience of independent command to ensure that they can contextualise their learning. This includes officers and staff who are seconded to other agencies provided they meet the above criteria. It is not intended as a pre-promotion programme for those selected for, or aiming to hold, positions of independent command. Delegates must be selected by and have the full support of their Chief Officer, they cannot self -nominate. Note: Independent command is defined as having responsibility for an area or function of discrete command, with a direct reporting line to a Chief Officer. The objectives of the ICP are now clearly linked to those of the Strategic Command Course (SCC) and represent progression from the Senior Leadership Programme(SLP). The programme includes significant business and executive skills development and delegates will work together to achieve a single outcome for a community. Delegates have the opportunity to apply their learning via research requested by the service, for the service. For those who do not wish to apply for SPNAC the ICP is a development programme that ensures police leaders are the best they can be. Each police leader, following the ICP, will receive two sessions with a National Senior Careers Advisory Service Development Advisor, to ensure that the learning from the programme is taken back and utilised in the workplace, and that senior staff in the service are coached and developed. For further information about this programme Force Training Managers and potential delegates may find it useful to refer to our frequently asked questions. The ICP aims to challenge your thinking, ensuring that you, as a strategic leader, are prepared to operate in unprecedented times of change. You will see issues through the eyes of others and will have the opportunity to walk in the shoes of executives in other partner agencies to deliver an effective service to your communities with a shrinking budget. This will ensure that in your current independent command role you can fulfil your potential as a strategic leader. You will develop understanding of the challenges and pressures our partners face, and this should deliver improved decision making across all agencies, so that all leaders can work more effectively to deliver real change. You will benefit from working with peers who are at the same stage in their career. You will also benefit from internal and external subject matter experts, who will help you to develop a deeper understanding of successful independent command. The programme employs a panel of public sector leaders to test your strategic thinking and your ability to develop innovative and pragmatic solutions to a range of competing issues. The NPIA is able to access proven leaders from across the private and public sector in compiling this programme and ensuring it meets the needs of the service. Programme Overview
The programme is linked to the learning outcomes of the Senior Command Course (SCC) and provides delegates with the opportunity for continuous professional development.Who should apply?
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Who is delivering this programme?
Superintendent Jenny Sims is the ICP lead within NPIA. The new ICP will be delivered by senior strategic leaders from within the service and other public sector agencies who have been released as syndicate directors for this programme.
