Leadership Topics

[DakRadz]

So I've searched through the annals of CATtalk, and cannot find that which I seek.

I've seen advice on conducting leadership classes/sessions, but no actual topics, ideas, and input on what those topics should be on.

I'm trying to avoid having too much drill and AE in our meetings, but keep drawing blanks on what to do for leadership, with the exception of Character Development.

Thanks!

[HGjunkie]

You could do Character development (wait you already said that...).

You could do Classes on Customs & Courtesies, uniforms, and classes on what leadership is. Also, public speaking and impromptu speech classes are a good idea. 

Ask your CC for more leadership topics also.


-My unit has a "Military Leadership" session for the 1st half(ish) of every meeting. The subjects can range from drill to classroom instruction.

[SarDragon]

Do a "Writing Skills" class, but find someone who really has some to do the class.

[DakRadz]

Now THAT is an idea. Might take some time to set up.

I ain't dat hor'ble'va riter, sir....

EDIT: Proper ALWG speak.

[spaatzmom]

How about DDR activities and or discussions, ethics classes, integrity what is it, team building exercises, project x situations, mission review - what could have been done better, mock mission projects, the list goes on.  Just think out side the obvious, many everyday occurrences can be turned around and made CAP lessons.  Have fun with it, think outside the box.

[spaatzmom]

Do a search on Darker Shades of Blue: A Case Study on Failed Leadership by Maj Tony Kern

[jimmydeanno]

Try the learn to lead activity guide in the library on capmembers.com >Cadet Programs > Library

If that doesn't work, try pulling a topic out of the leadership book that lines up with your flight goals and develop a curriculum around it.

[Ryan]

Look up The Ten Rules of Good Followership by Col. Meilinger. You might have to tailor it to your needs. Also, look up AFDD 1-1. You could potentially make a lot of lessons out of it.

EDIT: Proper ALWG speak.

Watch it now. Ya' hear?

[DakRadz]

Okay, so I've just come up with an idea for NCO training time.

Give them a situation in which a cadet has a problem, and ask them how they would deal with it.

I understand that this is in no way, shape, form, or idea a new method. CPPT utilizes it. I believe the RM does as well.

However, CAP *cadet-specific* ideas would be greatly appreciated. I just happened to think this would likely transition well into leadership training for the slightly more mature cadets.

[HGjunkie]

Okay, so I've just come up with an idea for NCO training time.

Give them a situation in which a cadet has a problem, and ask them how they would deal with it.

I understand that this is in no way, shape, form, or idea a new method. CPPT utilizes it. I believe the RM does as well.

However, CAP *cadet-specific* ideas would be greatly appreciated. I just happened to think this would likely transition well into leadership training for the slightly more mature cadets.

That's a good idea. What kind of problem though? You could do a "A cadet asks you why they have to follow a reg and you don't like said reg" problem and turn it into a moral leadership topic.

[DakRadz]

That's a good idea. What kind of problem though? You could do a "A cadet asks you why they have to follow a reg and you don't like said reg" problem and turn it into a moral leadership topic.

That's one good way to go. Another would possibly be a cadet who is insubordinate, or who has a problem with their element leader (can't get along, feels power is being abused).

[manfredvonrichthofen]

One of my Spec. Tracks is Cadet Programs, I give leadership, not moral leadership, classes. I usually stick to the applied topics of leadership. I always start the meeting that I am going to teach leadership on by asking a question at opening formation about the topic I am teaching. For instance my first class was on what leadership actually is. I asked the cadets to think, what is your definition of leadership? At the Start of class I would ask them to write their definition on a piece of paper. I would give my class then ask those who were comfortable to tell us what their definition was and why? I would also ask why they chose that for their definition. I am currently going through the core values. Once I am done with that I will go into other values that are not necessarily CAP core values but are still a necessity in life.

[DakRadz]

Hehehehehe.

I have drawn the ideas from the woodwork. I have won. Do not resist.

Thanks sir!

[DBlair]

You could do a "A cadet asks you why they have to follow a reg and you don't like said reg" problem and turn it into a moral leadership topic.

Let me guess... you are applying for FLWG Encampment Staff?

That question is directly from the staff application.

[HGjunkie]

You could do a "A cadet asks you why they have to follow a reg and you don't like said reg" problem and turn it into a moral leadership topic.

Let me guess... you are applying for FLWG Encampment Staff?

That question is directly from the staff application.

Yeah, kind of paraphrased it. Still a good topic though.

[Майор Хаткевич]

Except we don't have Moral Leadership in CAP.

[HGjunkie]

There's character development.

[Майор Хаткевич]

Which is a pointless program in it's current state.

[HGjunkie]

? My Sq has a pretty good Character development lab once a month. It really makes the cadets think.

[DakRadz]

Which is a pointless program in it's current state.

How so? This is relevant to my interests.