R2 Performance Experts delivered SLDC as a pilot Dec.1-2 to 24 squad leaders that make up Grinston’s TIMS Leadership Panel. The intent of the course is to motivate students to identify, adopt, and internalize leadership behaviors outlined in doctrine and supported by research.

During the course, Soldiers discuss effective leader behaviors in different components of leadership to include character, motivation, trust, and developing others. It allows others to understand a leader’s values, priorities, approach to decision-making, and expectations.ĭuring this two-day course, squad leaders discuss doctrine from Army Doctrine Publication 6-22 and research from the field of human performance, organizational psychology, and positive psychology to highlight the impact and importance of squad-level leadership behaviors. It provides a plan for value-based action, which can be particularly helpful in challenging moments or at tough decision points.Ī personal leadership philosophy, particularly when shared with others, can improve relationships. SLDC facilitators will guide squad leaders to craft their personal leadership philosophy focusing on the areas of commitment, trust, and developing others.Ī personal leadership philosophy can increase leader consistency and effectiveness. Leaders who understand their leadership philosophy, know their Soldiers and live the Army Values can forge cohesive Army units that are strong and resilient in the face of any challenge. The Army Resilience Directorate’s contribution to TIMS is the Squad Leader Development Course, or SLDC, which aims to advance this initiative by giving squad leaders the opportunity to critically reflect on their leadership style and learn to employ evidence-based leadership skills. Grinston, aims to build more cohesive units across the Army and empower noncommissioned officers with the leadership skills to anticipate issues and address them early on.

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