USAF & USSF Core Values
This USAF core value is the foundation upon which trust is built.
Integrity
This loop was created by Col John Boyd and is ideal for time-sensitive or tactical scenarios.
OODA Loop
This is a common thinking error that ends in snap judgements and oversimplifications.
Stereotypes
The bumper sticker “Let’s split the difference and call it a day” describes this AFNC Approach to conflict management.
Cooperate
This type of follower is a passive participant and uncritical thinker.
Sheep
This is defined as desired behaviors and characteristics that we must practice and demonstrate.
Virtues
In the 8-step PPSM, this step uses tools like the 5 Whys or cause-and-effect diagrams to avoid fixing symptoms.
Determine root causes
This intellectual standard is being applied when you ask, "How does this relate to our issue?"
Relevance
Values, perception, and personality are each examples of this type of source of conflict.
Personal behavior factors
This type of follower is Maj. Alexson’s least favorite, because they hinder the mission.
Yes People
This USSF core value acknowledges a common purpose greater than ourselves and involves treating everyone with dignity, empathy, and respect.
Connection
his is the mnemonic used to define effective improvement targets in Step 3 (Set Improvement Targets) of the 8-step PPSM.
B-SMART
(Balanced, Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-focused, Timely)
The process of thinking carefully about a subject without allowing these two things to affect you.
Emotions and opinions
Rewards and resource interdependence are two examples of this type of organizational source of conflict.
Structural factors
One characteristic of an effective follower is to disagree ____.
This core value does not demand perfection, but directs Airmen to continually advance their craft and increase their knowledge.
Excellence in All We Do
Compare the OODA Loop and the 8-Step PPSM by naming one strength and one limitation of each model.
OODA Loop - strength: speed and agility; ideal for crisis or combat / limitation: lacks depth for long-term issues
PPSM - strength: structured and measurable; targets root causes / limitation: time consuming, less suited for emergencies
These operations aim to influence an adversary's decision-making by targeting their will, beliefs, thinking, and psychology.
Cognitive domain operations
This conflict management method falls as high assertiveness and low cooperativeness on the Thomas Kidman Conflict Management Model.
Competing (forcing)
This type of follower might be super efficient and capable, but not effective due to their loner qualities.
Alienated followers
This commitment includes “work to achieve audacious goals” and “embrace challenges”.
Commitment
Name the PPSM steps and their corresponding OODA phases.
Clarify and Break Down → Observe
Set Targets and Determine Root Causes → Orient
Develop Countermeasures → Decide
Implement, Confirm, Standardize → Act
What are the 8 elements of reasoning?
Purpose, Assumptions, Points of view, Concepts, Information, Inferences, Question at issue, Implications and Consequences.
This conflict management method might feature both parties giving up parts of their stance while remaining true to other parts.
Compromising
Effective followers don’t forget their ___.
Families