Four Steps of Leadership Transition
When taking charge, you must watch and listen carefully to understand the team's dynamics
Observe
All leaders, regardless of their level, must act as role models for their followers at all times.
Set the Example
Clue: This also means independence
Self-reliance
Members identify with "their team" and do what is necessary without direction in this final stage of development.
Sustainment Stage
This part of a drill command signals exactly when subordinates are to carry out the specific movement.
Command of Execution
You then make judgments based on these observations to determine what the team needs to become the best unit possible.
Assess
What are the responsibilities of a team leader? (Name all three)
Clue: When we use teamwork we ___________ with each other.
Cooperate
These are the two critical steps leaders use during the formation stage to welcome and integrate new members.
What are reception and orientation?
This part of a command states the movement to be performed and mentally prepares the unit for it.
Preparatory Command
We do this before every operation, concession stand, or color guard event - you have to have a _______ in order achieve the objective
Plan
What is one thing Squad Leaders are responsibilities:
1) Formation
2) Appearance
3) Training
4) Conduct and Discipline of your Squad
5) Develop responsibility and leadership in your Team Leaders.
Clue: Some people would call this useful feedback - the vocabulary word in the chapter is _____________?
Constructive Criticism
Training to build collective proficiency and molding individuals into a team occurs primarily during this stage.
What is the Enrichment Stage
A leader uses this technique to ensure a command is properly given in a tone understood by everyone.
Command Voice
This step involves executing your plan
Implement
What is the most important thing a leader must do with their team?
Communicate Effectively
Clue: This word means to execute a plan.
Implement
Persistent defense of one's own opinion and avoidance of conflict are key indicators of this problem during team building.
What is distrust
Heat, humidity, and dehydration are critical factors a leader must consider during this specific part of drill preparation.
Safety and Risk Assessment
This includes talking to your peers, followers, and superiors to gather their perceptions of the transition’s success
Follow-up/Evaluate
As a leader you need to demonstrate these two traits in order to gain the respect and obediance of your team - not just lead through your position/authority. Name one of the traits.
Competence and Consistency
Clue: Using this tone will ensure everyone hears what you are saying.
Command voice
This term describes the bonds and motivational factors that make a team want to work together despite differences.
What is cohesion?
To effectively teach or remediate movements, a drill leader should generally be in this physical position relative to their team.
What is centered in front of the team?