Leadership Training Day Leadership Training Day Mar 05 Sqn Ldr Dave Keighley OC FDS

Leadership Training Day Introductions

3 Background

4 AFBSC Study Recommendations Developing Excellence in Leadership’ ‘Developing Excellence in Leadership’ AFBSC Study Recommendations Developing Excellence in Leadership’ ‘Developing Excellence in Leadership’  Need for progressive, coherent and integrated approach to leadership development for all RAF personnel.  The establishment of an RAF Leadership Development Team at RAFC Cranwell to progress leadership work.  The introduction of the Force Development concept at RAF MOBs. Deployed Ops Training Leadership Common Military Skills Air Warfare Ethos

Leadership Training Day Training Objectives

Leadership Training Day Training Objectives  Define the term ‘Leadership’.  Explain the difference between Leadership, Command and Management.  List the qualities that a Leader should possess.  Describe the functional approach to leadership.  Demonstrate the practical application of leadership principles. By the end of this course you will be able to:

Leadership Training Day What is Leadership?

Leadership Training Day Defence Staff Definition ‘Leadership is visionary; it is the projection of personality and character to inspire people to achieve the desired outcome. There is no prescription of leadership and no prescribed style of leader. Leadership is a combination of example, persuasion and compulsion dependent on the situation. It should aim to transform and be underpinned by individual skills and an enabling philosophy. The successful leader is an individual who understands himself/herself, the organisation, the environment in which they operate and the people that they are privileged to lead.’ (Extract from – Defence Leadership Handbook)

Leadership Training Day Defence Staff Definition ‘Leadership is visionary; it is the projection of personality and character to inspire people to achieve the desired outcome. There is no prescription of leadership and no prescribed style of leader. leader. Leadership is a combination of example, persuasion and compulsion dependent on the situation. It should aim to transform and be underpinned by individual skills and an enabling philosophy. The successful leader is an individual who understands himself/herself, the organisation, the environment in which they operate and the people that they are privileged to lead.’ (Extract from – Defence Leadership Handbook)

Leadership Training Day ‘Leadership is equally relevant in the air and on the ground, whether it is 2 or 3 personnel working together in a peer group or a large geographically dispersed organisation with its own hierarchical structure, such as a Main Operating Base.’ RAF Definition

Leadership Training Day Leadership Trust’s Definition ‘Leadership is using our personal power to win the hearts and minds of people to achieve a common purpose.’

Leadership Training Day Is Leadership Everything? ‘… the RAF requires personnel with strong leadership attributes, excellent managerial skills and the confidence to exercise command.’

Leadership Training Day Leadership, Management and Command

Leadership Training Day Leadership, Management and Command  Leadership – ‘is the projection of personality and character to achieve the desired outcome’  Management – ‘is concerned with making the best use of resources’  Command – ‘is a position of authority and responsibility to which individuals are legally appointed’

Leadership Training Day Qualities of a Leader

Leadership Training Day Qualities of a Leader Communication Integrity Tenacity Physical Courage Moral Courage Initiative Professional Knowledge Tact Mental Agility Bearing Loyalty Judgement Decisiveness Common Sense Self control Humanity Enthusiasm Endurance Cheerfulness?Success?

Leadership Training Day Attributes of the RAF Leader Courageous Warfighter Emotionally Intelligent Flexible and Responsive Willing to Take Risks Mentally Agile / Physically Robust Able to Handle Ambiguity Politically and Globally Astute Technologically Competent Able to Lead tomorrow’s Recruit

Leadership Training Day Leadership Styles

Leadership Training Day Leadership Styles TELLS Makes decision Announces it SELLS Makes decision Explains it CONSULTS Gets/makes suggestions Makes decision JOINS Defines limits Lets group make decision DELEGATES Allows group to function within defined limits Use of Command by The Leader Area of Freedom For Subordinates Times of Crisis Important Issues Routine Issues

Leadership Training Day A Personal Perspective on Leadership Major D W Hubbard United States Liaison Officer, RAF Fylingdales

Leadership Training Day First Impressions count -Accept the authority of your rank or position -Followership as a form of leadership -Some men you just can’t reach -Maximize team effectiveness -Leading from the front -The four basic styles of leadership -Don’t take it personally Major D.W. Hubbard LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION

Leadership Training Day Functional Approach to Leadership

Leadership Training Day Functional Approach to Leadership IndividualNeedsIndividualNeeds TeamNeedsTeamNeeds TaskNeedsTaskNeeds

Leadership Training Day Functional Approach to Leadership Appreciating the situation Making/adjusting the plan Allocating work/resources Control of quality/tempo CommunicationsStandardsDiscipline Building team spirit Motivating/giving sense of purpose Giving status Training Recognising/using individual abilities Attending to personal problems Task Individual Team

Leadership Training Day Briefing Technique

Leadership Training Day Briefing Technique Situation Mission Execution Any Questions? Check Understanding

Leadership Training Day Practical Exercise Conduct

Leadership Training Day Practical Exercise Conduct  Safety.  Time management.  Effective use of resources.  Working within limitations.  Reappreciating the plan.  Motivation.  Success is not everything – “It’s not what you do but the way that you do it!” Bananarama/Fun Boy 3  Make mistakes…have fun!

Leadership Training Day Questions?

Leadership Training Day Training Objectives  Define the term ‘Leadership’.  Explain the difference between Leadership, Command and Management.  List the qualities that a Leader should possess.  Describe the functional approach to leadership.  Demonstrate the practical application of leadership principles. By the end of this course you will be able to:

Leadership Training Day Leadership Training Day XX Feb 05 Sqn Ldr Dave Keighley OC FDS

Leadership Training Day Adrenalin Unlimited Training Day TIMEACTIVITYREMARKS 0730Depart RAF Fylingdales 0845Arrive at AdrenalinH & S and Leadership Briefings 0930Command ExercisesLed by Adrenalin staff / FDS staff 1230LunchChip Shop Lunch £3.00 or bring own food 1315High RopesLed by Adrenalin staff 1530Assault CourseLed by Adrenalin staff 1630Depart Adrenalin Debrief 1715Arrive RAF Fylingdales

Leadership Training Day Leadership Styles ‘Laissez-faire Leadership’ – avoiding making a stand, ignoring problems, not following up, leads to increased conflict and lack of achievement. ‘Transactional Leadership’ – dealing with problems reluctanly, enforcing rules, offering rewards in exchange for performance, leads to staus quo and lack of subordinate intiative ‘Transformational Leadership’ – achieving performance beyond normal expectations by changing how people feel about themselves and what is possible and raising their motivation to new highs.

Leadership Training Day Ethos “RAF Ethos is the distinctive character, spirit and attitude of the RAF which together inspire people to face challenge, and on occasion, danger. It is underpinned by tradition, esprit de corps and a sense of belonging. It encompasses the will to contribute to the delivery of effective air power that arises from confidence in the chain of command, trust in colleagues and equipment, respect for individuality, sustainment of high professional standards and the courage to subordinate personal needs for the greater good.”

Leadership Training Day N Heel Arch Toe 500 Landing Area Crash Site Coastline Jungle Contours (height in ft) Scale: 1 mile Cliffs Shoe Island