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Air Force Leadership. “ Leaders do not abruptly appear fully developed and ready to perform. A growth period must occur to allow young leaders time to mature into the responsibilities required of senior institutional leader and commanders .”. General Norton A. Schwartz, CSAF. Overview.
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“Leaders do not abruptly appear fully developed and ready to perform. A growth period must occur to allow young leaders time to mature into the responsibilities required of senior institutional leader and commanders.” General Norton A. Schwartz, CSAF
Overview • Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 1-1 • Foundational Doctrine Statements • Fundamental Elements of Air Force Leadership • Components of Air Force Leadership
AFDD 1-1 • Purpose - Establish doctrinal guidance for leadership and force development • Application (Total Force) • Active Duty • AF Reserve • Air National Guard • Civilians
Scope Baseline for all AF leaders Essential for mission success Describes the proper use of air and space forces in military operations Guide to exercise professional judgment rather than a set of inflexible rules AFDD 1-1
Foundational Doctrine Statements • Leadershipis the art and science of motivating, influencing, and directing Airmen to understand and accomplish the Air Force mission in joint warfare. • Leadership does not equal command, but ALL commanders should be leaders • AF ethic consists of three fundamental and enduring values: Integrity, Service, and Excellence
Abilities of a leader can be improved through deliberate use of force development, built from education, training, and experience. Foundational Doctrine Statements Can someone be a born leader?
Elements of AF Leadership • Mission - objective or task to be accomplished • Airmen - execute and accomplish the mission
Mission– Why we are here! Primary Task Motivate, influence, and direct people to carry out the mission Elements of AF Leadership
Airmen– Heart of the organization Perform the mission Leader must care for, support, and develop people Never forget the importance of “Airmen” (Total Force) Elements of AF Leadership
Elements of AF Leadership • ANY Air Force member can be a leader and can positively influence others • Vast majority of Air Force leaders are not commanders • Members simultaneously serve as both leaders and followers at every level of the Air Force
Effective leadership transforms human potential into effective performance in the present and prepares capable leaders for the future. Elements of AF Leadership
Components of AF Leadership • Institutional Competencies • Qualities coupled with occupational skill sets that Air Force leaders develop as they progress along levels of increased responsibility
Components of AF Leadership Leadership Levels and Competencies
Components of AF Leadership • Institutional Competencies • Personal Leadership – face-to-face, interpersonal relations that directly influence human behavior and values • People/Team Leadership – interpersonal and team building relationships that create a healthy climate • Organizational Leadership – establishing structure, allocating resources, and articulating strategic vision
Components of AF Leadership • Personal Leadership Competencies • Embodies Airman Culture • Ethical Leadership • Followership • Warrior Ethos • Develops Self
Components of AF Leadership • Personal Leadership Competencies • Communicating • Speaking and Writing • Active Listening
Components of AF Leadership • People/Team Competencies • Leading People • Develops and Inspires Others • Takes Care of People • Fosters Diversity • Fostering Collaborative Relationships • Builds Teams and Coalitions • Negotiating
Organizational Employing Military Capabilities Operational and Strategic Art Unit, Air Force, Joint, and Coalition Capabilities Non-adversarial Crisis Response Enterprise Perspective Enterprise Structure and Relationships Government Organization and Processes Global, Regional, and Cultural Awareness Strategic Communication Components of AF Leadership
Organizational Managing Organizations and Resources Resource Stewardship Change Management Continuous Improvement Strategic Thinking Vision Decision-Making Adaptability Components of AF Leadership
Leadership Actions - Decisive actions leaders use to influence and improve their units in order to accomplish their military mission Influence Communication Motivation Standards Decisiveness Improve Development and Learning Accomplish - Enhanced by influence & improvement Components of AF Leadership
Summary • Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 1-1 • Foundational Doctrine Statements • Fundamental Elements of Air Force Leadership • Components of Air Force Leadership
“We intend to develop leaders who motivate teams, mentor subordinates, and train successors.” General John P. Jumper, Former CSAF