| This action research study examined front-line supervision by corporals in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and asked, "What organizational practices can be implemented to support learning for front-line supervisors?" In response, the researcher used semi-structured interviews and a focus group session with eight front-line supervisors located in Prince Edward Island to gather qualitative data.; The data analysis resulted in the following recommendations: Ensure all front-line supervisors (corporal rank) create a developmental plan for themselves, improve the content of the supervisors' course, offer more acting opportunities to promotable constables, establish a mentoring and coaching program for front-line supervisors, establish standards and create a standards booklet for newly promoted corporals, and finally, hold full- or half-day monthly meetings for front-line supervisors.; All these recommendations are attainable and cost-effective to implement. The implementation of any or all of them should contribute to the learning of front-line corporal supervisors in the RCMP. |
