Core Values
What are the USAF Core Values
Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do
What is problem solving?
Purposeful act of observing problem and then deciding to solve it, after considering solutions and deciding upon one.
Step 1.
What is the problem? Is this really a problem?
Willingness to take personal and professional risks, make decisions that may be unpopular, and to admit to our mistakes
Integrity (Honesty)
"I collect large-scale tractor models"
What is the importance of the USAF and USSF Core Values
Bedrock of leadership
Institutional values and principles of conduct
Moral framwork for military acivities
Core values are the foundation and common standards we have pledged to uphold and live by
What is the difference between OODA Loop and PPSM?
OODA Loop - Rapid problem solving. Urgent, quick problem solving
PPSM - Longer time to problem solve
Determine Root Cause
Constistently choosing to make necessary sacrifices to accomplish the mission
Service Before Self (Duty)
"I dislocated my jaw eating a bagel"
OT Howells
What are the USSF core values?
4 C's
Character, Connection, Commitment, Courage
What are the steps in OODA Loop?
Observe
Orient
Decide
Act
Set Improvement Targets
Step 3.
Where do we want to be ideally? (SMART Goals)
Maintain transparency, seek honest and constructive feedback, and take ownership for actions and decisions
Integrity First (Accountability)
"I am a closet Harry Potter nerd"
OT Keeling
How do the virtues relate to the USAF and USSF core values
Virtues are evidence and physical demonstrations of the core values
What is the most commonly skipped step in the PPSM?
Confirm Results and Process
Verify that your countermeasures fully address and fix the problem stated in step 2
A complex undertaking requiring a focus encompassing with operations, product, and resource excellence
Excellence in All We Do (Mission)
"I drove into a parade in High School"
List the virtues related to the Air Force Core Values
Integrity(HACH)
Honesty, Accountability, Courage, Humility
Service Before Self (LDR)
Loyalty, Duty, Respect
Excellence in All We Do (TDM)
Teamwork, Discipline, Mission
What are the steps to the PPSM?
1. Clarify and Validate the Problem
2. Break Down the Problem and Identify Performance Gaps
3. Set Improvement Target
4. Determine Root Cause
5. Develop Countermeasures
6. See Countermeasures through
7. Confirm Results and Process
8. Standardize Successful Processes
Develop Countermeasures
Step 5.
Present a solution to stakeholders. Consider cost, time, resources etc.
Recognizing the interdependenct of every member's contributions towards the mission
Excellence in All We Do (Teamwork)
"I am a published author and I married a pro wrestler"
Parker