CTM Training SERIES: room standards

1. CTM Training SERIES:room standards CAO: 19 May 2014

2. Right up front… Results –People – Mutual Respect This training is setting us up for success… So cadet recruits can be successful

3. Purpose Improve skills for building cadet recruit’s ability to succeed with room standards during challenge week Demonstrate proficiency in prescribed room standards Rehearse training evolutions using CTM principles…be ready to do it next week

4. Overview • CTM Quick Review • room standards Review • Chapter 9, White Book • The “Price of Admission” for leading others • Guided Discussion to: • Apply CTM to room standards training • Align the approach of cadre team

5. Mindset – The Big 5 --CTM, Inside Cover-- CTM provides practical tips for developing people It’s universally applicable Embrace culture of training to achieve results and develop people Be Capital A accountable – genuinely care for the well-being and success of all other cadets Be trusting and be trustworthy Be a world-class trainer and a world-class trainee Start every interaction with others from a perspective of mutual respect

6. Mindset--Operating within Limits-- POSITIVE – PROFESSIONAL – PURPOSEFUL – DEMANDING No cadet will put another cadet in a position where he or she must compromise Citadel Core Values or disregard prescribed rules, regulations, or standards 4C system is deliberately and appropriately stressful while always remaining positive, professional, and purposeful

7. Room Standards Review Source: Blue Book, Chapter 3 • Standardization: Chapter 9, White Book is the only reference. • Pictures are it • No multiple standards across the corps. • Phased Approach: • Squared away by SMI 1 • Build to SMI 1

8. The Price of Admission The upper class rank holder knows and meets the standards set forth in the white book for a room in SMI and MRI order. • Full Press • Room, General • Placement of name stickers • Room arrangement Source: White Book, Chapter 9 • Sink • Medicine Cabinet • Desk • Bed • Half Press

9. Applying CTM--Expectations-- DISCUSS SUGGESTIONS ON NEXT SLIDE • A positive purpose: • Obligation with specificity: • Leader role:

10. Applying CTM--Expectations-- • A positive purpose: • “We have room standard because…..” • “…it sets us apart, how?” • “Attention to detail” • “Uniformity” • “Care of goods/resources” • “Pride” • “Health and hygiene” • Team work

11. Applying CTM--Expectations-- • Obligation with specificity: • “Here’s how we’re going to build to room standard….” • halfpress full press  bed  then….. • Leader role: • “Here’s how I support this effort • Inspect to standard every room • “I’m going to use my room as THE example daily” ***Concept of keeping cadre rodeo room***

12. Applying CTM--Skills-- DISCUSS SUGGESTIONS ON NEXT SLIDE • Model the skill: • Teach rehearsal skills (i.e., how to learn it):

13. Applying CTM--Skills-- • Model the skill: • “We’re going to use my room to learn the halfpress” • “We’re going to do everythign together….roll socks, (technique).” • Teach rehearsal skills (i.e., how to learn it): • Use white book handout to review setup your room (provide handbook w/ reference) • “We’re going to stay on schedule with what we work on in the room…” • “Roommates out to be cross checking roommates” ….”it’s OUR room!” • We build habits through repetition • Tornado-ing a room is NOT/NEVER appropriate

14. Applying CTM--Feedback-- Everyone Deserves Feedback DISCUSS SUGGESTIONS ON NEXT SLIDE • Create opportunities for feedback • Be professional & respectful; focus on behavior

15. Applying CTM--Feedback-- • Create opportunities for feedback • Schedule time to come back and check (deliberate action) • We’re going to bring other leaders into the room to maximize leadership feedback • “We’re going to show you again” • Every one deserves feedback • Be professional & respectful; focus on behavior • “We’re going to be critical and tough to the standards…” • “Because attention to detail matters…..we are NOT College of Charleston” • All feedback should be relevant

16. Applying CTM--Consequences-- Consequences Always Have A Purpose & Help Develop the Habits/Behavior We Want DISCUSS SUGGESTIONS ON NEXT SLIDE • Immediate & Purposeful • Leader follow up

17. Applying CTM--Consequences-- • Immediate & Purposeful • “We’re doing good gang… • “I’m going to invite the commander over to inspect your room…” • “we’re going to compete against the other squad” • We’re going to assist another squad • We’re going to accelerate the learning • We’re adding some time to your water break • OR “We’re not where we need to be… • “Here’s what is incorrect, here’s what right looks like, lets do it together, now you do it….” • Retraining will be at……” • Reinspect will be at……”

18. Applying CTM--Consequences-- • Leader follow up • If I say I’m coming back, I am • I’m coming back because I want to see you succeed (power of reinforcement)

19. Applying CTM--Growth-- DISCUSS SUGGESTIONS ON NEXT SLIDE For Challenge Week… • It’s all about challenging with purpose… • Goals to stretch: • Homework to improve deficiencies: • Small victories instill pride, commitment, willingness to strive for more

20. Applying CTM--Growth-- For Challenge Week… • It’s all about challenging with purpose… • “Got it, maintain it, we’re moving on to the racks” • Homework: “Specifically I want you to __________” • Our priorities are 1)…..2)…..3)…… • Small victories instill pride, commitment, willingness to strive for more • Maintaining room standards are one part of the overall experience that sets us apart from all other colleges

21. Take Aways Results –People – Mutual Respect Our price of admission for leadership… • We will know room standards • We will model what we teach & rehearse again before “going live” in front of cadet recruits

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