Oral Board

Question 1

Define Leadership

Answer 1

Authentic Influence that creates value.
-Kevin Cashman

Book Leadership From the Inside Out

Question 2

What is the purpose of our Mission Statement

Answer 2

Our mission helps set the direction of the organization, provides stability.

Identifies the “true north” or why we exist.

The needs an organization was created to fulfill

Question 3

What is the purpose and meaning of our Values

Answer 3

Defines what is acceptable behavior. In the absence of guidance we can rely on our values.

Question 4

Leadership

grading points

Answer 4

1. Discuss leading by example
2. Putting the interests of others and the organization ahead of their own.
3. Making the right decisions not the popular decisions
4. Developing and mentoring subordinate employees which they serve.

Question 5

What have I done to prepare

Grading points

Answer 5

1. General academic (training) and work experience
2. Specific Preparation for this promotion process
3. Desire to be part of a team.

Question 6

Define Mission

Grading points

Answer 6

1. Recite and explain the purpose and meaning of Mission.

2. Provide examples of how I support the Mission in daily work performance.

Question 7

Explain how you will enhance teamwork as a first line supervisor.

Grading points

Answer 7

1. Clear goals and objectives
2. Identify strength and weaknesses of team members
3. Set the example of leadership by my own actions
4. Identify specific methods of recognition for positive performance
5. Teamwork improves morale and contributes to safer work environment.

Question 8

Identify specific behaviors that you see as strength among the current group of sergeants with our office and give some examples of those behaviors.

Grading poionts

Answer 8

1. Identify examples of strength that support the Mission, Vision, and Values
2. Examples that demonstrate accountability and leadership.

Question 9

Identify specific behaviors that you see as weaknesses among the current group of sergeants.

Answer 9

1. Identify examples of weaknesses that hinder support of the Mission, Vision, and Values.
2. Examples that demonstrate lack of accountability and leadership.

Question 10

What suggestions do you have to provide better development of our supervisor in our organization.

Grading points

Answer 10

1. Offer suggestions for formalized training
2. Mentoring
3. Supervisor / leadership development

Question 11

Explain how you will deliver a program or directive that you do not necessarily agree with.

Grading points

Answer 11

1. Express concerns with supervisor
2. Deliver message as my own
3. Support the program or directive
4. Don’t complain down the organization

Question 12

What is your greatest strength?

Grading points

Answer 12

1. Recognize my own strengths

2. Tie these to strengths of a supervisor

Question 13

What do you believe your greatest challenge will be?

Grading points

Answer 13

1. Recognize areas of weakness

2. Offer a plan to improve in order to overcome

Question 14

What are you going to do as a supervisor to improve the quality of life of your crew and the community you serve?

Grading points

Answer 14

1. Willing to work to achieve positve outcomes

2. Offer suggestions on how to show people they are valued

Question 15

Why am I the best candidate for the position of Sergeant?

Grading points

Answer 15

1. Describe qualities

2. Provided reasons for deserving to be promoted