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Leading the Stages of Team Development
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Leading the Stages of Team Development

A guide for new team development, new unit development, and new staff development. As a group of individuals become a team, the group moves through a predictable set of dynamics or developmental stages. Teams become successful and effective when they move through these stages step by step. Psychologist Bruce Tuckman came up with the phrase "forming, storming, norming, and performing" in his 1965 paper, "Developmental Sequence in Small Groups." Bruce Tuckman has postulated five progressive stages of development:

The Characteristics of a Successful Team
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The Characteristics of a Successful Team

Successful teams have many key qualities in common. Teams achieve these attributes as they develop from a group of individuals into a real team. Some key examples of these characteristics include the following:

Leadership Competencies
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Leadership Competencies

While not an extensive list, these key competencies in this article help to set the foundation for successful leadership.

Principles Of Training
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Principles Of Training

Leaders must know and understand the principles of training to effectively train their units. The principles provide direction but are sufficiently flexible to accommodate local conditions and the judgment of commanders and other leaders. The nine principles of training are-

Leaders and Training
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Leaders and Training

The Army exists to deter war or, if deterrence fails, to win in combat. For deterrence to be effective, our enemies must know that the Army can mobilize, deploy, fight, and sustain combat operations. Effective training molds human and material resources into cohesive, combat-ready units.

Leadership In Combat
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Leadership In Combat

How do unfavorable attitudes developed in the soldier during training relate to his combat performance? Many commanders have stated: "Suppose that many combat soldiers did have unfavorable attitudes. What of it? They fought, didn't they?" The question still remains: How well did they fight in relation to their potential abilities?

Leadership Aspects Of Organization
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Leadership Aspects Of Organization

Organizing is the process of creating and maintaining conditions necessary for the effective execution of plans. It involves defining and arranging systematically each task in respect to the final accomplishment of the mission. Sound functional organization provides a structure which enables individuals to work together efficiently for the attainment of a common purpose.

Leadership Problem Areas and The Problem Solving Process
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Leadership Problem Areas and The Problem Solving Process

Leadership requires the solving of a variety of problems. These problems cannot be ignored and must be handled promptly in the most effective manner possible. If you fail to solve these problems, they may adversely affect the efficiency of your unit. b. Some of the more common problem areas you will encounter are those of selection and development of junior leaders, the senior-subordinate relationship, reception and integration, assumption of command, and counseling.

Indications Of Leadership
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Indications Of Leadership

There are four characteristics of a command that are indications of success or failure in the exercise of leadership-morale, discipline, esprit de corps, and proficiency. This article treats these characteristics as the indications of leadership. You are obligated to continuously evaluate your unit using these indications of leadership as a gauge. This is the only sound way for you to know whether your unit is effective and able to perform its mission.

Leadership Principles
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Leadership Principles

Certain fundamentals are habitually followed by successful leaders in making decisions and taking action. The fundamentals used for the proper exercise of command are known as leadership principles To know your job thoroughly, you must possess a wide field of knowledge. You should be tactically able in the field of combat operations and understand all the technical aspects of your command.

Leadership Traits
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Leadership Traits

General Leadership traits are personal qualities which, if shown in your daily activities, help you earn your men's respect, confidence, willing obedience, and loyal cooperation. By sizing up your own strong and weak points, you can develop the leadership traits in which you are weak and further strengthen those in which you are strong.

Human Behavior
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Human Behavior

The ability to handle Soldiers-the art of leadership involves understanding, predicting, and controlling the Soldiers behavior. The commander can do a far better job if they makes a constant effort to better understand themselves and the Soldiers with whom they serves. The Soldier does not need the training of a psychologist, but they must have an understanding of the basic human behavior patterns in order to obtain maximum effectiveness its Soldiers.‍

Relationship Between Command and Leadership
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Relationship Between Command and Leadership

The commander has two basic responsibilities; accomplishment of his mission, and welfare of his men. These basic responsibilities are of equal importance. However, in the event a conflict arises in the mind of the commander regarding these responsibilities, the mission must take precedence. Normally, efficient accomplishment of the mission will help to satisfy the responsibility of welfare of the men.

Concept Of Leadership
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Concept Of Leadership

In the ultimate sense, leadership is not inherent; it depends upon traits that can be developed and upon the application of techniques that can be learned. It is an art that can be acquired, cultivated, and practiced by anyone having the mental and physical ability and the moral integrity expected of a commissioned or noncommissioned officer. Developing this art is a continuing process which involves the recognition, acquisition, and practice of the basic traits of leadership and the understanding and application of sound leadership principles and techniques.

Character (NCOER/OER)
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Character (NCOER/OER)

Character encompasses elements internal and central to the leader’s core consisting of Army Values, empathy, Warrior Ethos, Service Ethos, and discipline. Character is comprised of a person’s moral and ethical qualities, helps determine what is right, and gives a leader motivation to do what is appropriate, regardless of the circumstances or consequences.

Presence (NCOER/OER)
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Presence (NCOER/OER)

A leader's presence affects how successfully he or she can influence others. This impression is the result of a leader's outer appearance, behavior, actions, and words. When a leader exhibits military and professional bearing, fitness, confidence, and resiliency, this includes their efficacy.

Intellect (NCOER/OER)
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Intellect (NCOER/OER)

Intellect draws on the mental tendencies and resources that shape conceptual abilities applied to one’s duties and responsibilities. Conceptual abilities enable effective problem solving and sound judgment before implementing concepts and plans.

Lead (NCOER/OER)
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Lead (NCOER/OER)

Leads encompasses five competencies: leads others, extends influence beyond the chain of command, builds trust, leads by example, and communicates.

Develops (NCOER/OER)
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Develops (NCOER/OER)

Developing people and the organization with a long-term perspective requires leaders who creates a positive command/workplace environment, fosters esprit de corps, prepares self, develops others, and are stewards the profession.

Achieves (NCOER/OER)
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Achieves (NCOER/OER)

Achieves focuses on accomplishing the mission. Mission accomplishment coexists with an extended perspective towards maintaining and building the organization’s capabilities.

Army Leadership Requirements Model
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Army Leadership Requirements Model

The Army defines leadership as influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.

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