Problem Solving

Objective of Problem Solving AF Practical Problem Solving Model (PPSM) Overview Objective of Problem Solving AF Practical Problem Solving Model (PPSM) 8 Step Model

Objective of Problem Solving Help Airmen focus on problem solving skills that affect: Mission Workcenters People Approach aimed at: Increasing combat capability Making the AF more effective & efficient

Practical Problem Solving Method

Stress Management and Resiliency

Overview Definition of Stress Elements of Stress Reactions to Stress Resiliency (Comprehensive Airman Fitness) 5

Defining Stress Mental, emotional, or physical tension, strain, or distress. An environment filled with reinforcing or opposing forces that either stimulate or inhibit performance. How does the clip you just saw fit this definition?

Elements of Stress Driving Forces (Stressors) Time: too much in too little time Encounters: interpersonal issues Situation: long hours/changes Anticipatory: expected tense climate Tie to OTS and get examples from students.

Reactions to Stress Managerial Reactions Narrow View (tunnel vision) Adopt a Crisis Mentality Oversimplify Issues Consult Others Less Often Rely on Old Habits Less Creative Problem Solving Employee surveys over a 25-year period revealed overwhelmingly that the greatest workplace unhappiness was caused by poor relationships with immediate supervisors. Bottom line: Stress not only affects employees and followers, but gets in the way of effective management and leadership. Take a look at this clip and look for some of these reactions to stress from a managerial point of view.

Comprehensive Airman Fitness