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Air Force Leadership

Air Force Leadership. “Leaders do not appear fully developed out of whole cloth. A maturation must occur to allow the young leaders to grow into the responsibilities required of senior institutional leaders and commanders.”. General John P. Jumper, Former CSAF. Overview.

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Air Force Leadership

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  1. Air Force Leadership

  2. “Leaders do not appear fully developed out of whole cloth. A maturation must occur to allow the young leaders to grow into the responsibilities required of senior institutional leaders and commanders.” General John P. Jumper, Former CSAF

  3. Overview • Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 1-1 • Foundational Doctrine Statements • Fundamental Elements of Air Force Leadership • Components of Air Force Leadership

  4. Do You Remember? Define Leadership “Leadership is the art and science of motivating, influencing and directing people to accomplish the mission.” Fundamental elements of leadership People Mission

  5. AFDD 1-1 • Purpose - establish doctrinal guidance for leadership and force development • Application (Total Force) • Active Duty • AF Reserve • Air National Guard • Civilians

  6. Scope Baseline for all AF leaders Essential for success in rapidly responsive operations 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

  7. Foundational Doctrine Statements • Leadershipis the art and science of motivating, influencing and directing people to accomplish the assigned mission • Leadership does not equal command, but ALL commanders should be leaders • AF ethic consists of three fundamental and enduring values: • Integrity, Service, and Excellence

  8. Abilities of a leader which are derived from innate capabilities and built from experience, education, and training, can be improved upon through deliberate development. Foundational Doctrine Statements Can someone be a born leader?

  9. Elements of AF Leadership • Mission - objective, or task to be accomplished • People - execute and accomplish the mission

  10. Mission– Why we are here! Primary Task Motivate, influence, and direct people to carry out the mission Elements of AF Leadership

  11. People– Heart of the organization Perform the mission Leader must care, support, and develop people Never forget the importance of “Airmen” (Total Force) Elements of AF Leadership

  12. 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

  13. Effective leadership transforms human potential into effective performance in the present and prepares capable leaders for the future. Elements of AF Leadership

  14. Components of AF Leadership • Institutional Competencies • Qualities coupled with occupational skill sets that Air Force leaders develop as they progress along levels of increased

  15. Components of AF Leadership Leadership Levels and Competencies

  16. Components of AF Leadership Leadership Levels and the Cadet Wing Strategic – Responsible for large organizations or systems, and deal with issues requiring interorganizational cooperation What position is this? Operational - Responsibility for translating strategic objectives into a series of operational objectives within a specific operating entity, combination of entities, or across a geographic region What position(s) is this? Tactical • Responsibility for achieving specific tangible objectives What position(s) is this?

  17. 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 Commanders, CMSgt’s, civilian directors use institutional leadership to integrate people and teams performing diverse tasks to achieve mission accomplishment

  18. Components of AF Leadership • Personal Leadership Competencies • Embodies Airman Culture • Ethical Leadership • Promotes Core Values • Develops Trust/Commitment • Accountable • Followership • Seeks command, guidance and/or leadership while providing unbiased advice • Exercise flexibility and adapts quickly to alternating role as leader/follower • Warrior Ethos • Develops Self

  19. Components of AF Leadership • Personal Leadership Competencies • Embodies Airman Culture • Warrior Ethos • Exhibits a hardiness of spirit despite physical/mental hardships • Displays military/executive bearing, self-discipline/self control • Continuously sharpens skills to support the employment of military capabilities • Develops Self • Assesses self to identify strengths and developmental needs • Seeks and incorporates feedback on own performance; aware of personal impact on others

  20. Components of AF Leadership • Personal Leadership Competencies • Communicating • Speaking and Writing • Articulates ideas and intent in clear, concise and convincing manner (verbal/written comm) • Adjusts communication approach to audience and operational needs • Active listening • Fosters free flow of ideas • Actively attempts to understand others’ points of view

  21. Components of AF Leadership • People/Team Leadership Competencies • Leading People • Developing and Inspiring Others • Taking Care of People • Fostering Diversity • Fostering Collaborative Relationships • Builds Teams and Coalitions • Negotiating

  22. Organizational Leadership Competencies Employing Military Capabilities Understands and applies Operational and Strategic Skills 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 (Tell the AF Story) Components of AF Leadership

  23. Organizational Competencies Strategic Thinking Vision Decision-Making Adaptability Managing Organizations and Resources Resource Stewardship Change Management Continuous Improvement Components of AF Leadership

  24. 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

  25. Summary • Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 1-1 • Foundational Doctrine Statements • Fundamental Elements of Air Force Leadership • Components of Air Force Leadership

  26. “We intend to develop leaders who motivate teams, mentor subordinates, and train successors.” General John P. Jumper, Former CSAF

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