Renewing Government Organizations
Inspired Leadership for Uncertain Times

Weeks before the 1972 DNC (Democratic National Convention) began, John Konstanturos, consultant, (Hired by the U.S. Attorney Generals Office), made a prophetic observation: ‘ There is now a need for establishing the vital link between intelligence and operations.’  (This advice was not implemented by local officials until the RNC, where it proved to be an essential component in effectively dealing with the massive protests and sporadic violence perpetrated by the demonstrators)  “Based upon the idea of consultant John Konstanturos, the plans for creation of a scout unit were quickly made and implemented...the scout unit was intended to supply current information direct from the streets of [Miami/Miami Beach] to the intelligence center.  In turn, this was to serve as the primary basis of material intelligence for field commanders.  Without bipartite leadership in the intelligence operation, it is unlikely that the planned reaction to overcome the lack of tactical intelligence could have been implemented as quickly and effectively as it was.

Protecting Dissent – Policing Disorder
An evaluation and documentation of law enforcement services during the 1972 national political conventions. Prepared by the Professional Standards Division, International Association of Chief’s of Police

Note: In the early days of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions in 1972, John met separately with U.S. Attorney, General Richard Kleindienst and Florida Governor, Reuben Askew. Their message was clear. They did not want a repeat of the 1968 Democratic Convention - they did not want to use the National Guard or Military and wanted to take every step necessary to prevent another riot. Although Police and security resources from throughout all Florida were mobilized, there was insufficient manpower to deliver on those promises. The final result - Neither National Guard nor military were called in and despite a few skirmishes, which were quickly put down, there were no riot.

When a crisis occurs, people look to the government for leadership and solutions.  When government agencies fail to provide the needed services - whether through lack of leadership, communication or crisis management skills – it destroys trust and confidence in the leaders and institutions that people count on the most.

Continuous Renewal works with government leaders and agencies to improve their leadership skills and resolve the costly, debilitating and delaying effects that routinely enter into responses to major disasters.  Our programs are especially effective in helping to coordinate multi-agency responses to major emergencies, such as earthquakes, rioting, terrorism and civil unrest.

Continuous Renewal’s leadership development services for government, military and police leaders include workshops, training and coaching/mentoring programs in the areas of:

• Crisis management during major natural and man caused disasters
  
  
• First response planning and implementation
  
  
• Multi-agency response training and coordination
  
  
• Leadership training
  
  
• Team building
  
  
• Conflict resolution

Each training program is custom designed to meet the specific needs of your organization.  Presentations and retreats are also available upon request.

Thank you for the outstanding team building workshop and management training.  I am still receiving accolades from my department managers.  We will certainly be contacting you for additional services in the near future.

Joseph T. Rouzan, Jr.
City Manager
City of Compton, CA

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