Questions and Answers
What is the goal of the initiative?
To build more cohesive teams throughout the Army and empower noncommissioned officers with the leadership skills to anticipate issues and address them early on.
What is the Squad Leader Development Course, or SLDC?
A two-day course in which 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.
What are the most important factors to ensure teams build cohesiveness? (Select all that apply)
What is the overarching theme of TIMS?
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Individual Soldiers demonstrate ownership over what?
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What are the five factors consistent in the most effective teams? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
TIMS Initiative
- Aims to create cohesive Army teams and empower noncommissioned officers (NCOs) with essential leadership skills.
- Emphasizes proactive identification and resolution of issues within teams.
Squad Leader Development Course (SLDC)
- A two-day educational experience for squad leaders.
- Focuses on Army Doctrine Publication 6-22 and integrates fields such as human performance and organizational psychology.
- Aims to underscore the significance of effective squad-level leadership behaviors.
Key Factors for Team Cohesiveness
- Effective onboarding processes for new Soldiers joining teams.
- Continuous NCO education to enhance leadership competencies across the Army.
- Importance of understanding individual Soldiers to foster both personal and team growth.
- Commitment to adequate leadership development initiatives.
Overarching Theme of TIMS
- Central concept is "ownership," emphasizing accountability at all levels within teams.
Individual Soldiers' Ownership
- Soldiers are expected to take charge of their own physical, mental, and occupational growth.
Factors of Effective Teams
- Psychological safety: Team members can take risks without fear of embarrassment.
- Dependability: Team members reliably deliver quality work on schedule.
- Structure and clarity: Clear understanding of goals, roles, and execution plans.
- Meaning of work: Team members value the importance of their tasks.
- Impact of work: A belief in the significance and contribution of their efforts within the team.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards about the This Is My Squad initiative. Learn about its goals and the Squad Leader Development Course (SLDC). Enhance your understanding of team cohesion and leadership within the Army.
