Decision Making and OODA Loop
While the focus is on tactics such as de-escalation, physical techniques, and new control weapons, little training is applied to the area of decision-making. Criminal justice professionals work in an environment of uncertainty and complexity. Complexity can undo the best strategy by failing to be aware of changes in the environment, be it person, place, or thing.
Join us as we look at two models to assist the criminal justice professional make better decisions. The first model is the OODA Loop developed by Col. John Boyd and used by many law enforcement trainers. During the webinar, we will explain how to use the OODA Loop as a thinking model for better decision-making. The second is the Cynefin Sensemaking Model. Developed by David Snowden, the Cynefin framework helps criminal justice professionals make sense of complex and chaotic events. Joining OODA and Cynefin together makes a winning combination for better decision-making.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Thomas Dworak is a retired Sergeant from a suburban Chicago police department where he was the Field Training and Evaluation Program Coordinator and the Lead Defensive Tactics/Use of Force Instructor. As the Founder and Lead Instructor of The Adaptive Way, Thom facilitates training throughout the country in Field Training, First-line Supervision, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Decision-making and is a core instructor for Below 100. He holds the position of adjunct faculty at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of Du Page providing instruction to recruits in defensive tactics and scenario-based training. Thom is a Federal Court recognized expert witness in police practices and the use of force. Thom is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) and serves as the Instructor Development Section Editor for the ILEETA Journal. He also is a member of the Small and Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association and serves on the Training Committee, the International Law Enforcement Training Network, and the Naturalistic Decision-Making Association.
Relevant Government Agencies
Dept of Justice, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, State & Local Government
Event Type
Webcast
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
When
Tue, May 2, 2023, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
ET
Cost
Complimentary: $ 0.00
Website
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Organizer
Justice Clearinghouse
