US Army Combined Arms Center LDR180/360 Pre-Work Guides

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• Support initiative of LDR 180 and LDR 360 before arrival at PME
• Step-by-step guidance on how to set up events
• Designed for shorter length course (< 30 days)
• Assessors in assigned or previous unit
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 Setting Up a Athena Leader360 Event
Background
In preparation for your upcoming course, you are assigned to complete a Leader360 (LDR360) assessment.
The LDR360 provides feedback on your observable leader behaviors from multiple perspectives of
individuals who have worked with you (e.g., peers, subordinates, and superiors) in relation to how you see
yourself. The LDR360 provides feedback on how well you are leading based on Army competencies and
attributes and gives you an opportunity to engage in informed self-development.

KEY TASKS:
Preparation:
First, identify at least 5 subordinates, 5 peers, and 1 superior from your operational unit or organization
with whom you have worked that you feel will give you candid feedback, positive and negative, in order
to get the best picture of your leadership skills.
Next, gather their enterprise email addresses (must have CAC access) and send each one a personal
email requesting that they provide honest feedback to your LDR360 assessment to help you in your
development as a leader.
Ask them to access the website (https://aeas.army.mil) to ensure they have an active account. This is
also where they will be able to click on your name and provide input after you set up your event.
Execution:
Log on to the Army Enterprise Assessment System (AEAS) at https://aeas.army.mil. Be sure to use the
CAC/PKI Login link on EAMS-A.
Go to the Event Center on upper left side of the AEAS homepage. Select the “Self-Initiated” icon and
then the Leader360 start button.
Read and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Leader360 event.
Click on the Add/Remove Assessors tab. Use the list of emails of subordinates, peers, and superiors
from the preparation step above and add them as Assessors under the appropriate category (search by
email address rather than name). Note: you must receive feedback from at least 1 superior, 5 peers and
5 subordinates to receive a full report. You may add additional assessors at a later time if you do not
receive sufficient responses for a feedback report.
Go to the Event Status tab and change the start date of the event to “today” and press “submit change”
button. The end date will automatically default for 3 weeks but you may change that if needed.
Next, go to the Notifications tab and click “Send” to send an automated email invite to your assessors.
Finally, go to the Assessments section of the AEAS homepage. Click on your name in the Assessed
Leader column to complete your self-assessment.
Feedback:
Until the end date, you can check the status of feedback received on the Event Status tab and invite
additional assessors if needed. You can also adjust the end date to allow more time for assessors to
respond if needed. Once the event is closed, it cannot be reopened.
After the end date is reached, your feedback report will populate in your AEAS Report Library if you have
completed your self-assessment and received feedback from at least 1 superior, 5 peers, and 5
subordinates. You will receive a partial report if you complete your self-assessment and receive feedback
from at least 5 assessors.
After completion, you can access the Report Library at any time to view your results. Use the AEAS
Printing Guide to save a .pdf document (https://aeas.army.mil/info/PrintingGuide.aspx).
Action Plan:
Read your feedback and reflect on the input provided. You do not have to share your results with anyone
but feel free to discuss your results with a trusted coach or mentor if you wish. Identify the developmental
areas you want to work on first.
Start creating an action plan using the Self-Development Tool: https://cal.army.mil/Athena/sd-tool/#/

For Technical Support:

AEAS Help Desk: (913) 680-6581 Hours of Operation: 0830-1630 (Central)
Email: usarmy.leavenworth.cac.mbx.aeas-helpdesk@army.mil
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 Assessor Selection Criteria
The most important part of setting up a Leader360 assessment is selecting assessors who know you
well and will provide accurate and honest input on your leadership behaviors so you can receive
insightful feedback to support your self-development. Use the diagram below to support optimal
assessor selection.

Hit the bullseye with your assessors

Flexibility in Selection Quick Tips

You do not have to be in a traditional
leadership role or position to receive
meaningful feedback with the Leader360.
Identify your assessors according to your
relationships and interactions.
In selecting Superiors, ask yourself “who
can tell me what to do or who do I
support?” For Peers, “who do I work with?”
For Subordinates, “who can I tell what to
do or who supports me?”
 Email assessors to let them know you are
requesting their honest feedback. Ask them to
login to https://aeas.army.mil to make sure their
account is active and tell them to expect an email
invitation from the AEAS Help Desk, <no-reply
@tradoc.army.mil>
 Pick assessors who can provide unique
perspectives on your leadership behaviors.
 Select more assessors than the minimum
number needed. This improves the likelihood of
receiving a feedback report.

Army Enterprise Assessment System

https://aeas.army.mil
Center for Army Leadership https://cal.army.mil Complete feedback requests and launch
multisource assessments
Updated: May 2023
 Assessor Selection Matrix
Selecting assessors can be challenging. Use the table below as an example to help identify assessors for a
multisource assessment based on relationships and echelon rather than focusing on rank.

Center for Army Leadership https://cal.army.mil Updated: May 2023

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DRIVE CHANGE…FORGE VICTORY! Feedback Roles
Instructor / Faculty:
• Not expected to be a SME in all assessed areas
• Study sample assessment feedback reports and available learning resources
• Help students ask the right questions

Students:
• Provide the accurate responses that create accurate feedback
• Reflect on detailed feedback report for each assessment
• Create meaning from feedback information
• Identify 1-3 areas that you would like to improve or change
• Consider how each area relates to your career goals or next assignment
• Access the online Leader Self-Development Tool to create an action plan based on
feedback results https://cal.army.mil/Athena/sd-tool/#/ Use assessment feedback to
develop your IDP
• Take action to change behavior and develop self

Coaching:
• Partnership between student and coach, but the student owns the process
• Focus on needs and interests, while directing attention to potential blind spots or strengths
to leverage or build upon
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DRIVE CHANGE…FORGE VICTORY! Individual Development Plan

•End of course requirement

•Output of course counseling/coaching
•Common to ALL cohorts and branches
•Guides individual self-development
•Carried to next unit of assignment
•Prepares leader for initial counseling

•AR 350-1 Requirement

•DA Form 7906
•Integrated into FM 6-22
•Fillable PDF
•Included in ATIS (TBD)

Branch Specific Addendum (Optional)

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DRIVE CHANGE…FORGE VICTORY! Resources

https://cal.army.mil/Athena/athena-resources.php
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Athena SD Tool Output

https://cal.army.mil/Athena/sd-tool/#/

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