Newly promoted chief officers are often well versed in the strategies, tactics, and operations of their departments. With their new positions come the added responsibility of becoming the “face” of their agency. The focus is on the formal and informal politics that a newly promoted chief officer must be ready to encounter, navigate, and engage upon. This interactive presentation will discuss how politics impact not only the internal stakeholders, but also the external stakeholders. Emphasis will be placed on the attitude, practices and steps that the new chief can take to avoid mayhem and survive local politics.

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