Develops subordinate leaders in a platoon
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Develop Subordinate Leaders in a Platoon
Purpose
To provide information on the importance of ensuring that your subordinates are properly trained.
This will play a vital role in your units mission accomplishment.
References
FM 22-100
Outline
Learn how to develop subordinates according to the dimensions that define effective leadership
Improve skills for using the observe, assess, coach, counsel model
Inspire ourselves to become committed to leader development
HOW WE ARE GOING TO ACCOMPLISH IT
Apply the observe, assess, coach, and counsel model to classroom exercises
Develop an assessment summary by combining multiple assessments and determining overall strengths and weaknesses, potential causes, and potential actions
Role-play developmental counseling sessions
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VALUES (INTEGRITY)
HE’S TRUTHFUL, EVEN IF IN TROUBLE HE LIES UNDER PRESSURE
ATTRIBUTES (MIL BEARING)
APPEARANCE ALONE INSPIRES BAD UNIFORM, NO ENERGY
SKILLS (TECHNICAL)
STICKS TO AND USES TLPS CAN’T LAY HIS MORTAR
ACTIONS (DEVELOPING)
WENT TO COLLEGE CLASSES BLEW OFF THE HOMEWORK
Which skills are demonstrated?
OBSERVATIONS
All acts (verbal and nonverbal), appearances, and actions are valid opportunities for assessment
Ensure observations are complete
Observations must be objective
OBSERVATION (Con’t)
Note and record elapsed time
Note actions NOT taken. They are equally important
Use direct quotes when possible
Use bullet comments rather than complete sentences
Record behaviors in chronological sequence
Do not allow winning, losing, or mission accomplishment to influence recorded behaviors
Use “START” format
EXAMPLES
Using “START” Format
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CLASSIFY BEHAVIORS
Use all written, verbal, and nonverbal information
Use leadership dimension definitions and associated behaviors
Though a behavior may fit more than one dimension, list it under the most appropriate one (“best fit”)
RATING BEHAVIORS
E EXCELLENT: EXCEEDS REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL TASK ACCOMPLISHMENT.
S SATISFACTORY: MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL TASK ACCOMPLISHMENT.
NI NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL TASK ACCOMPLISHMENT.
COACHING AND PROVIDING FEEDBACK
Be knowledgeable of the leadership dimensions
Be able to communicate your thoughts
Be trustworthy
Be positive
You are a facilitator; you may not have all the right answers
LEADER ATTITUDES FOR EFFECTIVE ACTIVE LISTENING
Stop talking
Look and act interested
Remove distractions
Be patient
Hold your temper or opinions
Use non-verbal skills
FACTORS THAT LIMIT OUR ABILITY TO FULLY LISTEN
Doing something while the subordinate is talking
Inability to stay quiet
Selective listening
Ignoring non-verbal message(s)
Biases
Outline
Learn how to develop subordinates according to the dimensions that define effective leadership
Improve skills for using the observe, assess, coach, counsel model
Inspire ourselves to become committed to leader development
What are your Questions?
Conclusion
This overview should provide you with enough information so you will be able to develop subordinate leaders in your unit. Again, this will play a vital role in your units mission accomplishment.
