UNIT 1: NAVAL LEADERSHIP CHAPTER 3 EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE GFX: 170212_DVIDS MODULE: LEADERSHIP UNIT 1: NAVAL LEADERSHIP 1 1

Introduction

Selection of Personnel In the Navy and in NJROTC, officers are concerned with the selection of personnel for: Serving as instructors Receiving of school nominations Advancing in rate Filling billets in the unit Carrying out specific assignments

Judgment of Capability The overall performance rating of a naval leader is greatly affected by ability to: Select appropriate people for various roles Judge their capability to take on future assignments of greater responsibility GFX: 254858_DVIDS

Topic Review

Q. Explain why evaluation of performance of subordinates is important to officers in the Navy and the NJROTC? Reference Study Guide Question #1

Q. Explain why evaluation of performance of subordinates is important to officers in the Navy and the NJROTC? A. In the Navy and in NJROTC, officers are concerned with the selection of personnel for instructors, for school nominations, for advancement in rate, for filling billets in the unit, and for carrying out specific assignments. The overall performance rating of a naval leader is greatly affected by ability to select appropriate people for various roles, and to judge their capability to take on future assignments of greater responsibility. Reference Study Guide Question #1

Performance, Ability, Aptitude, Achievement

Performance versus Ability Performance refers to what a person does – actual behavior or actual output. Ability often applies to: Performance over a considerable period of time What a person could do at a given moment, if the situation were right GFX: 190020_DVIDS

It is the Results that Count! True ability cannot be judged except by observing performance. GFX: 158692_DVIDS

Aptitude Aptitude refers to potential skills and abilities in the future. Two examples of aptitude tests are the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and the ASVAB (an armed services aptitude test). GFX: 050927-N-2383B-286_NAVY-mil

Achievement Achievement generally refers to performance in the past, often that which has already been evaluated. Achievement applies to work that has been done. GFX: 060923-N-6528P-023_NAVY-mil

Usefulness of Achievement in Evaluation When properly evaluated, past achievements can be used to select people for promotion or future job assignments. Properly evaluating the achievements of their subordinates is one of the most important responsibilities of a leader. GFX: 050330-N-9851B-016_NAVY-mil

Performance, Ability, Aptitude, Achievement (Past) Performance (Present) (Potential Present) Ability (Future) Aptitude

Topic Review

Q. What is the difference between a person’s ability and his or her performance? Reference Study Guide Question #2

Q. What is the difference between a person’s ability and his or her performance? A. Performance refers to what a person does – actual behavior or actual output. Ability applies to what a person could do at a given moment, if the situation were right. Reference Study Guide Question #2

Evaluation in the NJROTC

NJROTC Objective GFX: 050330-N-9851B-007_NAVY-mil Developing leadership ability is one of the main objectives of NJROTC.

Expectations You should strive to become a leader in your: School Unit Community You should prepare for higher leadership roles later in life. GFX: 160294_DVIDS

Nomination Current officers and instructors must evaluate and nominate their successors at some time during the school year. GFX: 060316-N-3271W-004_NAVY-mil

Evaluations of Prospective NJROTC Officers Basis of Evaluations Positive End Results Character Honesty Motivation Academic effort and success Cooperation in unit ventures Record of loyalty Appearance in uniform Leaders’ recommendations Awards Advancements Promotions

A System that Works Sound evaluation grounded in sound personal leadership is the key to success. GFX: 031031-N-5576W-013_NAVY-mil

Topic Review

Q. Why should NJROTC cadets know about performance evaluation? Reference Study Guide Question #3

Q. Why should NJROTC cadets know about performance evaluation? A. Properly evaluating the achievements of their subordinates is one of the most important responsibilities of a leader, and developing leadership ability is one of the main objectives of NJROTC. Reference Study Guide Question #3

Self-Evaluation

You are the Navigator of Your Life Think about: Where you have been? Where you are? Where you are going? How to get there? Do you know if you are on the correct course to your destination? GFX: 090624-N-3610L-478_NAVY-mil

Setting Goals Success is reached by setting realistic and attainable goals. The more difficult and complex your goal is, the more subgoals are necessary to achieve ultimate success. Think of subgoals as milestones to reach on your journey to your overall goal. GFX: 090314-N-8848T-596_NAVY-mil

Military Measurement of Progress In the military, progress is measured by periodic formal and informal: Performance ratings Advancement exams Aptitude tests GFX: 090417-N-8848T-839_NAVY-mil

Continually Self-Evaluate Continually self-evaluate by frequently asking yourself: How well am I progressing toward my goal? Am I off track? Is corrective action required to get back on track?

Staying on Track It is much easier to stay on course toward a goal by making periodic small corrections than it is to make a large correction only once or twice along the way. GFX: 158685_DVIDS

The Main Tasks in any Self-Evaluation Process The main tasks to accomplish during any self-evaluation process are: Set realistic criteria Make realistic assessments Be truly honest with yourself Change behavior as often as needed

NJROTC, Navy, Civilian Life You must steadily grow personally and professionally in order to succeed in any organization. This is done by: Setting short-term and long-term goals in each area of concern Taking appropriate corrective action Restarting the process

Get the Most Out of Life Ultimately, you can get the most out of life by achieving your major long-term personal and professional objectives.

Topic Review

Q. Why is self-evaluation important? Reference Study Guide Question #4

Q. Why is self-evaluation important? A. Self-evaluation is important because, like the navigator of a ship, you have to know your present location and where the ship is going, or you cannot possibly determine whether or not you are on the correct course to get there. Reference Study Guide Question #4

Q. What is a common factor in most personal success stories? Reference Study Guide Question #5

Q. What is a common factor in most personal success stories? A. A common thread in almost every success story is the setting of realistic and attainable goals. Reference Study Guide Question #5

Q. How can a person assess his or her progress toward a personal goal? Reference Study Guide Question #6

Q. How can a person assess his or her progress toward a personal goal? A. There are many different ways to assess your goals such as periodic progress grades by the teacher, standardized tests as the Preliminary and regular Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT and SAT) and various achievement tests, periodic formal and informal performance ratings, advancement exams, and aptitude tests such as the ASVAB. Also, successful people do not sit back and wait until they are formally evaluated to judge their progress toward the goals they have set for themselves. Rather, they go through an almost continuous process of self-evaluation to determine for themselves how they are progressing and whether corrective action is necessary to get back on track. Reference Study Guide Question #6

Q. What are the main tasks in self-evaluation? Reference Study Guide Question #7

Q. What are the main tasks in self-evaluation? A. The main tasks in any self-evaluation process are to set realistic criteria by which one may measure progress, and to make realistic assessments of performance against those criteria. Reference Study Guide Question #7

Q. What must a person do to advance in the Navy or in any other large organization? Reference Study Guide Question #8

Q. What must a person do to advance in the Navy or in any other large organization? A. To advance in the NJROTC, the Navy, or another armed service – and indeed in almost any organization – an individual needs to grow steadily both personally and professionally. Reference Study Guide Question #8