JLBC TEAM BUILDING AT THE SQUAD LEVEL
LEADERS’ ROLE IN FOSTERING A POSITIVE CLIMATE
A leader is responsible for establishing a positive climate in their organization. The elements that influence the environment are:
● Modeling appropriate behavior,
● Maintaining JLBC culture and core values and
● Caring for members.
If a leader fails at any one of these, they will not have a high-performing team and possibly have a dysfunctional group. They are also more likely to have discipline problems. Either the team members will select an informal leader to follow, one who performs all of the elements, or they will follow the poor leader and become a squad that does not perform to standard.
Modeling Appropriate Behavior
One of the Army Leader Requirements Model competencies is modeling appropriate behavior under Leads by Example. Influential leaders must demonstrate the behaviors they want others to emulate, not only by words but also by actions. Other team members look to the leader to understand how they should behave and perform. When the leader is not present and a squad or team member is unsure how to behave, they will look to an informal leader who will demonstrate positive behavior if the climate is favorable. The following list from Building and Maintaining a Positive Climate shows other ways leaders can model appropriate behavior:
●Displaying Character. Leaders can demonstrate character by completing tasks on time and modeling standards for performance, personal appearance, physical fitness, and ethics. They can also show personality by modeling sound judgment and reasoning, determination, persistence, and patience.
●Exemplifying the Warrior Ethos. Leaders can demonstrate the warrior ethos on and off the battlefield by showing resilience during prolonged and demanding conditions and doing the right thing despite adversity, challenges, and setbacks.
● Leading with Confidence in Difficult Situations. Leaders should demonstrate competence in their leadership abilities, display confidence and composure even when situations are not going well, and maintain a positive outlook in the face of adversity or setbacks.
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