Who Conducts Leadership Feedback?

JLBC: Leadership

Who Conducts Leadership Feedback?

JLBC Cadets A senior member, or a cadet officer working under senior supervision, acts as the evaluator/mentor and completes the JLBC Command series form. However, the unit commander is ultimately responsible for promptly ensuring all cadets receive positive, constructive, and specific feedback.

JLBC Core Principles for Leadership Mentors

q Be Positive. Ensure your attitude and actions show that you believe in the cadet and are sincerely interested in helping them reach their potential. Do not approach the meeting as a chance to “get” the cadet.

q Be Constructive. Offer feedback that serves a meaningful purpose. Do not throw a string of criticisms onto the cadet or dwell on minor details. Look for teachable moments and make the feedback meeting a learning experience.

q Be Specific. Avoid generalities. Give concrete examples of why the cadet is or is not doing well. Show them how to improve. Explain what steps they can take to further their skills. If necessary, match the cadet with a mentor who can provide individualized training.

Feedback meetings are NOT meant to be oral exams. After all, promotion-eligible cadets have already passed written tests. Instead, feedback meetings are a time to help cadets look at their leadership performance. See the reverse side of the JLBC Command series forms and the “Leadership Feedback” page at juniorleadership.net.