CF Philosophy of Leadership & CF Leadership Model Flashcards
For the CF philosophy of leadership to survive it has to be supported by the right conditions..which one? (5)
- Broadly based leader development
- Appropriate delegation of authority
- Professional cohesion
- Open culture
- Living Ethos
What is the end result of CF Philosophy of Leadership?
- Develop the capabilities necessary to ensure mission success
- Direct, motivate, and enable others to accomplish the mission ethically & professionally.
What are the 4 major classes of variables of CF Leadership Model?
1) Leader Characteristics and Influence Behaviour
2) Individual/Group Variables
3) Situational Factors
4) Outcomes
What are the leader characteristics?
1) Knowledge and skills
2) Cognitive ability
3) Social capacities
4) Personality traits
5) Professional motivation and values
What should look like the Influence of the CF leaders?
- Based on lawful authority
- CF leaders exercice lawful auth. + powers of punishment
- CF leaders obligations: Obey the law, instruct CF mbrs on their obligation under the law, and uphold the law
What is the difference between direct and indirect leadership?
Direct: develop & capitalize on abilities/correct deficiencies
Indirect: Modify task; group, system, institutional or environmental conditions to enhance individual or collective performance.
What defines Individual/Group variables?
The CF essential outcomes are principally achieved through the capabilities, behaviour and performance of CF members working together.
What defines the situational factors?
Those are elements that have the potential to affect leader behaviour, follower behaviour or outcomes.
What are the outcome?
The purpose of the CF leadership model:
Achieve essential outcomes.
Essential outcomes: MIssion success Internal integration Member well-being and commitment External adaptability
What does leading the institution means?
Creating the conditions for mission success
In order to accomplish the mission, what does a good leader needs to do?
1) Develop individual + team CAPABILITIES
2) Build Individual + team RESILIENCE
3) Instil military ETHOS
4) IMPROVE situational awareness
5) Adopt LESSONS LEARN
* *Those are the leader responsibilities**
What are the principles of Leadership?
1) Achieve professional competence + persue self improvement
2) Clarify objectives & intent
3) Solve problems & make timely decisions
4) Direct, motivate by persuasion and example and by sharing risks and hardships
5) Train individuals and teams under demanding and realistic conditions
6) Build teamwork and cohesion
7) Keep subordinates informed; explain events and decisions
8) Mentor, educate + develop subordinates
9) Treats subordinates fairly; respond to their concerns; represent their interests
10) Maintain situational awareness; seek information; keep current
11) Learn from experience
12) Exemplify & reinforce the mil ethos; maintain order and discipline.
What are the 10 different style of leadership?
1) Authoritarian
2) Directive
3) Contingent Reward + Punishment
4) Achievement Oriented
5) Persuasive
6) Facilitative
7) Supportive
8) Participative
9) Delegation
10) Laissez-faire
Define leadership!
Directly or indirectly influencing others, by means of formal authority or personal attributes, to act in accordance with one’s intent or shared purpose.
Define CF leadership!
Directing, motivating and enabling others to accomplish the mission professionally and ethically, while developing or improving capabilities that contribute to mission success.
