The Police High Performance Framework

Question 1

Explain the Police High Performance Framework (PHPF)?

Answer 1

• The PHPF helps us foster a style of leadership where leaders are focused on enabling their people to be the best they can be, and giving them the mandate to make a difference.

Question 2

How is PHPF delivered?

Clue: (S.C.L.C.P.) Stay Close Little Cute Puppy

Answer 2

• It is delivered through 5 frameworks:
  1. Strategy
  2. Culture
  3. Leadership
  4. Capability
  5. Performance Management

Question 3

Explain F1: Strategy

Answer 3

• Enables leaders to connect their teams to Our Business by clarifying our purpose in Police and the outcomes we each need to deliver.
• Using the Strategic Performance Template (SPT) and Group Purpose Statements, leaders connect their teams purpose and activities with Our Business.
• As part of the end-to-end PHPF performance management process, a person’s SPT becomes their performance agreement that leaders should regularly discuss in terms of how they’re progressing.

Question 4

Explain F2: Culture

Answer 4

• Helps us build a high performance culture we need to deliver Our Business.
• A shift in ‘mind-set’ will move us away from a prescription-based culture to one that is principle based, where leaders encourage the qualities inherent in top performing teams, and enable their people to make a difference.

Question 5

Explain F3: Leadership

Answer 5

• Equips our leaders with the tools to help us deliver on our purpose in Police.

Question 6

Explain F4: Capability

Answer 6

• Equips each of us with the tools to perform to our potential in our roles.
• Capability conversations form part of our Development Plan, which leaders should regularly discuss with members of their team in terms of how they’re progressing.

Question 7

Explain F5: Performance Management

Answer 7

• Enables us to have more meaningful conversations about our performance, contribution and ongoing development.
• The Performance Management Framework should act as the basis of a leaders monthly performance conversations with their direct reports.

Question 8

Explain Police Core Values

Answer 8

• Our Values:
  . Everything we do at New Zealand Police is about ensuring people are safe and feel safe.
  . These values inform the way we work, operate and make decisions.

Question 9

What are the ideals that we aspire to?

Clue: P.R.I.C.E.D.

Answer 9

• Professionalism
• Respect
• Integrity
• Commitment to Maori and the Treaty
• Empathy
• Valuing Diversity