Leadership

Question 1

Leadership def

Answer 1

directly or indirectly influencing others, by means of formal authority or personal attributes, to act in accordance with one’s intent or shared purpose

Question 2

Major Dimensions of Effective Leadership (Collective Effectiveness Circle)

Answer 2

1. Mission Success (primary outcome)
2. Internal Integration
3. Member Well-being and Commitment
4. External Adaptability
5. Military Ethos

Question 3

Distributed Leadership (Who should lead)

Answer 3

Essential functions of leadership should be shared to varying degrees with peers and subordinate leaders
Leadership potential of officers and NCMs down to the lowest level of formal authority should be fully developed and exploited
Latent leadership potential of all CF members should be given an opportunity for development and expression

Question 4

Values-based Leadership (How CF officers and NCMs should lead)

Answer 4

Leaders are to be guided in their decisions and actions by the institutional values that define CF effectiveness, specifically:

Accomplish the mission
Build and take part in a cohesive team
Develop and look after members
Anticipate and adapt to change
Adhere to military ethos

Question 5

Transformational Leadership

Answer 5

leader influence that is intended to alter the characteristics of individuals, organizations, society
Leaders bring together a mix of insight, imagination and rational persuasion
Use a mix of leadership styles

Question 6

Principles of Leadership

Answer 6

Achieve professional competence and pursue self-improvement
Clarify objectives and intent
Solve problems and make timely decisions
Direct: motivate by persuasion and example and by sharing risks and hardships
Train individuals and teams under demanding and realistic conditions
Build teamwork and cohesion
Keep subordinates informed; explain events and decisions
Mentor, educate, and develop subordinates
Treat subordinates fairly; respond to their concerns; represent their interests
Maintain situational awareness; seek information; keep current
Learn from experience and those who have experience
Exemplify and reinforce the military ethos; maintain order and discipline; uphold professional norms