Embarking on the role of commissioner for an organization to which I have dedicated more than half of my life is one of the greatest privileges I have experienced in my 25 years as a member of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), yet it also brings with it the trepidation of responsibility. The responsibility of maintaining and improving the performance of an already great law enforcement agency and to achieve that one core challenge for any leader—leaving the organization in better shape than it was when you started.

It is apparent to me, after only four months into the role, that two areas of focus will help me to achieve these goals: capability and relationships.