THE LEADER

LS 02-LEADERSHIP06
Scope

 The Leader
 Attributes of a Leader
 Principles of Leadership
 Personal Leadership Development
Program
The Leader

 Traditional Approach
 Attributes
 Traits

 Character
Attributes Of A Leader
• Integrity of character

• Sense of responsibility

• Professional competence

• Enthusiasm

• Emotional stability

• Humaneness

• Self – confidence
Principles of Leadership

 Know your job;

 Understand your mission and it
contributions
 Review the functions of your mission
 Know the general provisions of directives
governing your job and review for currency
 Keep informed on the new development
Principles of Leadership cont…

 Know yourself and seek self-improvement

 Determined career objectives

 Identified the qualifications needed and
areas for improvement
 Discussed career progression
 Determined courses available
 Kept abreast of current events
 Established a self-improvement program
 Started on the first step of the program
Principles of Leadership cont…

 Know your men and look out for their welfare;

 Know the background

 Understand the basic psychology
 Show sincere interest and encourage them to
discuss their problems with you
 Systematically check the progress of your men
 Give public recognition for superior performance
 Avoid showing favoritism
 Permit men to explain their mistakes
 Ensure key subordinates inform the men
Principles of Leadership cont…

 Keep your men informed;

 Ensure men understand the mission, situation and

immediate goals
 Explain policy and procedure changes – give reason
 Keep them ‘in the know’ on future plan within
security limitations
 Use orders, memo, meeting and bulletin to inform
you men
 Ensure that the personnel affected know the
schedules
 Keep alert for false rumors
Principles of Leadership cont…
 Set the example

 Conduct your life as you like to see your subordinates

conduct their lives
 Keep physically fit, mentally alert, well-groomed and
correctly dressed
 Maintain self-control
 Show cooperation with other sections and unit
 Support decisions and policies of your superior
 Avoid from criticizing any man to another
 Prevent loose talk (gossip)
 Share danger and hardship together
 Live by your moral principle
Principles of Leadership cont…

 Be sure that the task is under-stood, supervised &

accomplished
 Clear and complete instructions

 Give orders only when needed

 Check work progress as schedule

 Visit your men on the job

 Refuse to be satisfied with lower quality work than

their capabilities
 Insist on a honest day’s work

 Review procedures for more efficient method

Principles of Leadership cont…

 Train your men as a team;

 Develop teamwork

 Training replacements for key personnel

 Have a productive OJT training program

 Cross-train your men

 Give key subordinates authority

 Standardize procedures for routine jobs

 Encourage and consider suggestion

 Test unit capability – demand max performance for

a short time
Principles of Leadership cont…

 Make sound and timely decision;

 Consider available facts

 Use scientific problem solving method
 Use technical advises
 Analyse decision
 Give decision early for planning
 Seek and consider advice
Principles of Leadership cont…

 Seek responsibility and develop a sense of responsibility

among subordinates

 Find ways to do the job efficiently instead why not to do it

 Understand decision from up stairs and support them
fully
 Know their responsibilities/duties
 Assign responsibility and delegate authority, supervise
and interview
 Provided opportunities to move into more responsible
jobs
 Accept responsibility for your subordinates mistakes
 Justify disciplinary action
 Ensure satisfactory house keeping
Principles of Leadership cont…

 Employ your command according to its capabilities

 Analyse task relation to unit capabilities

 Assign jobs fit to their talents
 Review records and performance when
determining unnecessary workload
 Initiate additional manpower
Principles of Leadership cont…

 Take responsibility for your actions

 Admit mistakes, analyse the cause and

make corrections
 Keep promises you make

 Insist & follow chain of command

 Subordinate fail not due to you actions

 Adhere to what your know be right

Personal Leadership Development
Program

QUALITIES OF BORN WITH

LEADERSHIP
SELF TRAINING & PRACTICE

RMAF GOALS
OFFICERS

PERSONAL
LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM
Measuring Progress Toward the
Goal
 Tactical leadership goal:
Emphasize employment doctrine,
warfare, tactics, strategy, development
of weapon systems, and related
subjects.
Guidelines For Developing The
Program
 Fit
 Work requirements & time available
 Always consider these limitations

 Supplement your professional

responsibilities – do not side tracked
 Realistic
 Progress is possible
 Programs are within capabilities
Guidelines For Developing The
Program cont…
 Balanced
 Not to isolate yourself

 Remain normal relations with others

 Consider other surrounding factors

 Analyse
 Own situation & actions

 Always be able to learn from mistakes & identify

your strengths
Guidelines For Developing The
Program cont…
 Inclusion of sources & methods
 To increase knowledge & skills
e.g. reading, home study, etc
Guidelines For Developing The
Program cont…
 Interviewing & counseling technique
 develop own technique

 Learn from others

 Always be curious

 Evaluate the program

 Always check and balance
 At least once a year
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