Leadership Chapter 3 C/MSgt. Walton

Outline I. More about Followership A. The Job A. The Job B. Leader-follower relationship B. Leader-follower relationship C. Responsibility C. Responsibility II The Role of the NCO A. Element Leader A. Element Leader B. Flight Sergeant B. Flight Sergeant C. First Sergeant C. First Sergeant III Standards A. Definition A. Definition B. Purpose B. Purpose IV Communication A. Barriers to communication A. Barriers to communication 1. No common core of experience 1. No common core of experience 2. Confusion between the symbol and the thing being symbolized 2. Confusion between the symbol and the thing being symbolized 3. Misuse of abstractions 3. Misuse of abstractions B. How to improve communication B. How to improve communication 1. Fact-Word Relationship 1. Fact-Word Relationship 2 Fact of Complexity 2 Fact of Complexity 3. Fact of Change 3. Fact of Change 4. Fact of Differences 4. Fact of Differences V Demonstration-Performance Teaching Technique A. Definition A. Definition B. Purpose B. Purpose

More About Followership The Job The Job Know what the job is. Know what the job is. Know how to do the job. Know how to do the job. Do the job. Do the job. Leader-Follower Relationship Leader-Follower Relationship Question Question Inform Inform

Responsibility Dynamic followers do not wait. Dynamic followers do not wait. Wise followers learn Wise followers learn Be responsible for yourself (self- management) Be responsible for yourself (self- management)

The Role of the NCO “The role or the noncommissioned officer is to make the chain of command work.” “The role or the noncommissioned officer is to make the chain of command work.” The NCO Support Channel: Element Leader Flight Sergeant Key assistant and advisor to the flight; act as Flt. Commander when needed. First Sergeant Is the most reliable position with the highest leadership qualities of any NCO in the cadet structure

Standards Definition Definition A standard is a measure of what something should be, a benchmark, a yardstick. It is a rule of principle used in judgment. A standard is a measure of what something should be, a benchmark, a yardstick. It is a rule of principle used in judgment. Purpose Purpose To provide specific guidance on conduct, performance, and discipline. To provide specific guidance on conduct, performance, and discipline.

Communication Barriers to Communication Barriers to Communication No common core of experience. No common core of experience. Confusion between the symbol and the thing being symbolized. Confusion between the symbol and the thing being symbolized. Words do not transfer meanings at all, they are only symbols. It is how you interpret the word that gives it meaning. Words do not transfer meanings at all, they are only symbols. It is how you interpret the word that gives it meaning. Misuse of abstractions. Misuse of abstractions. Abstract words are necessary because they sum up vast areas of experience. Abstract words are necessary because they sum up vast areas of experience.

Communication How to Improve Communication. How to Improve Communication. Fact-Word relationship. Fact-Word relationship. Fact of Complexity – Pencils Fact of Complexity – Pencils Fact of Change – “Rap” Fact of Change – “Rap” Fact of Differences – Cadets Fact of Differences – Cadets Two Valued Terms – Gray vs. Black and White Two Valued Terms – Gray vs. Black and White

Demonstration-Performance Teaching Technique State the name of the movement to be executed and explain its purpose. State the name of the movement to be executed and explain its purpose. Give the command to be used and identify its parts. Give the command to be used and identify its parts. Show the movement using proper cadence and commands. Show the movement using proper cadence and commands. State what drill position you must be in before starting the movement. State what drill position you must be in before starting the movement. Explain and show the movement in detail Explain and show the movement in detail Ask questions on the movement Ask questions on the movement Instruct the formation on how they will do the movement. Instruct the formation on how they will do the movement. Have the formation perform; make on-the-spot corrections. Have the formation perform; make on-the-spot corrections. Critique the performance of the movement and review important areas before going to the next movement. Critique the performance of the movement and review important areas before going to the next movement.

Drill and Ceremonies Front and Center Front and Center Return to Ranks Return to Ranks Stand Fast Stand Fast Change Interval While in a Column Change Interval While in a Column Form a single File and Rejoin Form a single File and Rejoin Column of Twos and Fours Column of Twos and Fours Form a Column of Twos from a Single File Form a Column of Twos from a Single File

Questions What is a chain of command? What is a chain of command? The succession of commanding officers through which command is exercised. The succession of commanding officers through which command is exercised. Why does CAP have guidelines? Why does CAP have guidelines? To provide specific guidelines on conduct, performance, and discipline. To provide specific guidelines on conduct, performance, and discipline. What are the 3 facts about words that influence our language usage? What are the 3 facts about words that influence our language usage? Fact of Change, Fact of Complexity, and Fact of Differences. Fact of Change, Fact of Complexity, and Fact of Differences.