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Leadership and Ethics Lesson 3

Leadership and Ethics Lesson 3. Writing Workshop. “Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.” E. L. Doctorow. “I’m not a very good writer, but I’m an excellent rewriter.” James Michener. Ethics Essay. Approved topic relating to leadership & ethics

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Leadership and Ethics Lesson 3

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  1. Leadership and EthicsLesson 3 Writing Workshop “Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.” E. L. Doctorow “I’m not a very good writer, but I’m an excellent rewriter.” James Michener

  2. Ethics Essay • Approved topic relating to leadership & ethics • 3000-3500 words (body…not bib, index, etc.) • Naval War College format • Proposal due by 1 Feb • Draft Review on 23 Feb – 13 Mar • Paper due 22 March • Identify & discuss an ethical leadership challenge facing Junior Officers in the Fleet/FMF • Develop recommendations to address the challenge using course concepts Use: Naval War College Pocket Writing and Style Guide 2012 - Available at usnwc.edu/Academics/WritingCenter.aspx

  3. Ethics Essay…Getting Started! • Proposal is due on 31 Jan • Proposal Includes: • Topic, Draft Thesis, List of at least 5 sources, & Rough Outline (or general approach to addressing thesis)

  4. Reading Assignment • The Naval Officer’s Guide • Chapter 9: Oral and Written Communication

  5. Oral Communication • Opportunities to improve skills • Voice Techniques • Grammar and diction • Body language • Communicating with seniors/juniors • Formal speaking… notes or script • Supporting presentation • Briefing… no substitute for experience

  6. Written Communication • Organized, active, brief as possible • Formats… use the template • Naval letters… use bureaucratic style • Point papers, discussion papers, information papers… local guidance • Transmittal memos • Naval messages • E-mail (BLUF) • Powerpoint (Quad slide) • Handling of classified material

  7. Point Papers • Define acronyms • Limit scope of discussion (example) • Judicious use of background info • Consider addressing counter-arguments • Expect it to be forwarded up the chain • Be forthright in your recommendations • Don’t be offended by name substitution • Writer’s block?… just write something! Needed: Thick Skin!

  8. Naval (Record) Messages • Formal communication on admin or operational matter • Define acronyms • Strict format adherence…pro forma msgs • Action and info “addees”– CADs and AIGs • Formal diction • Release authority • Opinion: giving way to e-mail

  9. E-mail • More and more acceptable • Relaxed SYNTAX and format • SIPR versus NIPR… spillage • Attachments • BLUF • Expect to be forwarded…. • Writing to your CO • Professional tone

  10. Powerpoint • Know your audience • Stand-alone slides or supporting live briefer? • Avoid obscure acronyms • Economy… as lean as possible • Back-up slides • Graphics, pictures • Making a decision recommendation? • Time constraints and collaboration • Script requirement… notes pages? More senior the audience… leaner the brief

  11. General information • Required to support 5 SSO and 1 Fordham applicant • Program focused on drill; military customs, courtesies and traditions and PT • Midshipman-run with direct oversight by active duty staff member (on campus from reveille to taps) • MLK weekend allows deconfliction from Regindoc, license exams, classwork and sports • Training provided to all instructors prior to COMEX • Lessons learned from fall orientation AAR and DEOMI survey incorporated Fall 2012 NROTC Orientation: 13-17 Jan • Requested Support from Maritime • Continued use of assigned rooms (no training from taps to reveille) • Accommodation for one (female) Fordham student • Reserved table in Dining Facility • Non-exclusive use of pool, gym and athletic fields (already coordinated) SOE/Battle Rhythm • Week at a Glance • 11 JAN (Wednesday) • First Lead Lab • Administrative Day • Gear Issue • 13 JAN (Friday) • Orientation begins at 1400 • 14-16 JAN Battle Rhythm 0500-2100 • 17 JAN (Tuesday) • Orientation Ends at 0730 Battle Rhythm • 0500 Lights • 0530 – 0600 Chow • 0600 – 0800 PT • 0800 – 1000 Class • 1000 – 1200 Drill • 1200 – 1300 Chow • 1300 – 1500 Class • 1500 – 1700 Pool • 1700 – 1800 Chow • 1800 – 2000 Drill • 2000 – 2100 Prep Time • 2100 Lights 29 December 2011

  12. 1-Page Point Paper • Address concern with today’s Navy or Marine Corps • Use prescribed format • One page ONLY • Tests ability to communicate salient points and make recommendations in a powerful, concise document • 10 pts toward final grade • Due 23 February Another critical junior officer skill…

  13. Readings for Next ClassRelativism • EMP (6 pages) • Chapter 2A: Relativity of Moral Beliefs (Lucas), pp. 25-27; Relativism and Objectivism (Porter), pp. 39-41; • CSME (2 pages) • Our Values or Theirs? (Rubel), pp. 191-2. • Objectives from reading: • Know the difference between cultural relativism in social science and relativism as a normative theory of ethics • Questions to answer: • What is Relativism? • Are you a relativist? Why or why not? • What is Moral Pluralism? • Can a Naval Officer really be a relativist?

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