Leadership Traps
A form of leadership failure characterized by passive behavior and a lack of involvement or guidance.
What is Laissez-Faire Leadership?
Set timeline/deadline, such as a quarterly milestone
What is Timely in SMART Goals?
Captures Initial + Mid-term + On-demand CCAs
What is the USAFA Form 724?
“If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.”
What is article 3?
Modifications or updates to an existing OPORD.
What is a FRAGORD?
A form of leadership failure involving preferential treatment toward certain team members, whether intentional or unconscious.
What is Favoritism and Bias?
Include quantifiable elements to track progress towards goal
What is Measurable in SMARY Goals?
Form used for Final Feedback
What is the 715A?
“When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.”
What is article 5?
A comprehensive directive outlining a plan.
What is an OPORD?
A leadership pitfall characterized by resistance to change and difficulty adapting to new information, processes, or feedback.
What is Inflexibility?
Ensure goals align with your job responsibilities, personal development, or mission requirement, keeping your goal purposeful
What is Relevant in SMART goal?
May discipline or remove raters who fail to conduct sessions.
“I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my live in their defense.”
What is article 1?
A directive that initiates the development of a detailed plan before an OPORD is issued.
What is a PLANORD?
A form of leadership failure where leaders distance themselves from their teams through limited communication or visibility.
What is Isolation?
Define goals clearly and precisely, avoiding vague objectives
What is Specific in SMART goals?
Retain copies for appeals and routing
What is the rater?
“If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.”
What is article 4?
A directive to implement an approved military operation
What is an EXORD?
A form of leadership that appears genuine but lacks authenticity and ethical grounding
What is Counterfeit Leadership?
Challenging but realistic, considering your abilities, resources, and workload
What is Achievable in SMART goals?
Knows when CCAs are due
What is the ratee?
“I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.”
What is article 2?
Preliminary notice of an upcoming mission or operation.
What is a WARNORD?