Magnus
03-12-2004, 08:18 PM
This is more of an adaptation from the ones I have from the CAF, but it's the same idea. Good things if you're in a position of authority to adopt.
The Principles of Leadership
We have learned that characteristics define what a leader is. The principles are things that the leader does. The ten principles are sometimes called the Ten Commandments. They have been developed through long and intensive analysis of leadership behaviour throughout the history of the military organization.
Ten Principles of Leadership
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1. Know your job – Know what you are talking about, learn and understand the principles and problems entailed in the work of your soldiers so that you can be sure that they are doing their job properly.
2. Know your own strengths and limitations and pursue self improvement – You can seek self improvement by discussion with experienced personnel, by reading regulations, and by being enthusiastic and striving to do the best you can.
3. Seek and accept responsibility – One of the most important characteristics of a good leader is the ability to accept challenges with confidence and enthusiasm. To do this, a soldier who aspires to leadership must develop a sound mental attitude. This attitude should be characterized by a lively interest, an avid curiousity and a determination to strive for higher personal achievement. Some ways in which you can go about developing responsibilities among your troops are:
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- Encourage them to attain qualifications for promotion.
- Give senior people responsibilities and authority to carry them out.
- Develop pride in the unit and the soldiers. </DIR></DIR>
4. Set an example – As learned earlier.
5. Make sure your soldiers know your meaning and intent, and then lead them to the accomplishment of the task – Communicate ideas and thoughts clearly.
6. Know your soldiers and promote their welfare – Get to know what your soldiers’ capabilities are, their weaknesses and their strengths. The NCO must get to know a little bit of personal information about each cadet of whom they are in charge. The following list is minimum of the information that should be obtained:
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- Full name and pronunciation
- What part of town the soldier lives in
- Anyone who is friends with the soldier
- Any hobbies the soldier might have </DIR></DIR></DIR></DIR>
Looking after the welfare of the soldiers in your charge is an important duty. The troops’ needs must be considered first in all decisions. Ensuring they line up at the mess hall ahead of your or ensuring that their requests to speak to their Platoon Commander or Commanding Officer are looked after immediately. Remember to be a friend but never a pal.
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7. Develop the leadership potential of your soldiers– In making the effort to pass on the lessons that you have learned in leadership, the effectiveness of your unit will increase. This will make your job all the easier in the end.
8. Make sound and timely decisions – How do you go about making a difficult decision that affects the welfare of the soldiers of your section, or platoon? This can be accomplished by discussing matters with experienced personnel and using problem solving skills to make a decision and sticking to it. Avoid a hasty ill-conceived decision and do not put off necessary decisions.
9. Train your soldiers to work together as a team and employ them to their full potential – By multiplying your own efforts through the building of a team or staff will lead to success. In this way, the leader can accomplish more in a shorter period. A good team spirit also helps to make the work more interesting for everyone. Leaders must ensure that the supervisor distributes the workload to the division equitably and in a way that best uses the capabilities of the team. Ensure soldiers receive the encouragement and necessary guidance. The efficient use of your team depends upon the leader knowing the troops and planning. Ensure a person is doing a task within his or her capabilities by making sure they are qualified for the task, and if necessary, by training them for the job.
10. Keep your soldiers informed – The leader can contribute to improving the morale of the unit by ensuring that the troops are well informed of what is going on. Explain reasons for changes (when known) and hold talks to relieve the tension. Never lie to your soldiers.</DIR></DIR>
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- There is a difference between knowing the path, and walking the path.
The Principles of Leadership
We have learned that characteristics define what a leader is. The principles are things that the leader does. The ten principles are sometimes called the Ten Commandments. They have been developed through long and intensive analysis of leadership behaviour throughout the history of the military organization.
Ten Principles of Leadership
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1. Know your job – Know what you are talking about, learn and understand the principles and problems entailed in the work of your soldiers so that you can be sure that they are doing their job properly.
2. Know your own strengths and limitations and pursue self improvement – You can seek self improvement by discussion with experienced personnel, by reading regulations, and by being enthusiastic and striving to do the best you can.
3. Seek and accept responsibility – One of the most important characteristics of a good leader is the ability to accept challenges with confidence and enthusiasm. To do this, a soldier who aspires to leadership must develop a sound mental attitude. This attitude should be characterized by a lively interest, an avid curiousity and a determination to strive for higher personal achievement. Some ways in which you can go about developing responsibilities among your troops are:
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- Encourage them to attain qualifications for promotion.
- Give senior people responsibilities and authority to carry them out.
- Develop pride in the unit and the soldiers. </DIR></DIR>
4. Set an example – As learned earlier.
5. Make sure your soldiers know your meaning and intent, and then lead them to the accomplishment of the task – Communicate ideas and thoughts clearly.
6. Know your soldiers and promote their welfare – Get to know what your soldiers’ capabilities are, their weaknesses and their strengths. The NCO must get to know a little bit of personal information about each cadet of whom they are in charge. The following list is minimum of the information that should be obtained:
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- Full name and pronunciation
- What part of town the soldier lives in
- Anyone who is friends with the soldier
- Any hobbies the soldier might have </DIR></DIR></DIR></DIR>
Looking after the welfare of the soldiers in your charge is an important duty. The troops’ needs must be considered first in all decisions. Ensuring they line up at the mess hall ahead of your or ensuring that their requests to speak to their Platoon Commander or Commanding Officer are looked after immediately. Remember to be a friend but never a pal.
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7. Develop the leadership potential of your soldiers– In making the effort to pass on the lessons that you have learned in leadership, the effectiveness of your unit will increase. This will make your job all the easier in the end.
8. Make sound and timely decisions – How do you go about making a difficult decision that affects the welfare of the soldiers of your section, or platoon? This can be accomplished by discussing matters with experienced personnel and using problem solving skills to make a decision and sticking to it. Avoid a hasty ill-conceived decision and do not put off necessary decisions.
9. Train your soldiers to work together as a team and employ them to their full potential – By multiplying your own efforts through the building of a team or staff will lead to success. In this way, the leader can accomplish more in a shorter period. A good team spirit also helps to make the work more interesting for everyone. Leaders must ensure that the supervisor distributes the workload to the division equitably and in a way that best uses the capabilities of the team. Ensure soldiers receive the encouragement and necessary guidance. The efficient use of your team depends upon the leader knowing the troops and planning. Ensure a person is doing a task within his or her capabilities by making sure they are qualified for the task, and if necessary, by training them for the job.
10. Keep your soldiers informed – The leader can contribute to improving the morale of the unit by ensuring that the troops are well informed of what is going on. Explain reasons for changes (when known) and hold talks to relieve the tension. Never lie to your soldiers.</DIR></DIR>
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- There is a difference between knowing the path, and walking the path.