Sgts Course Leadership II Study Guide 2024

Which mentoring skill applies to our ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people and is derived from self-awareness? - Empathy The two types of feedback are ___________ and ____________. - Positive, guidance Five characteristics of writing effective goals are specific, measurable, attainable, ________, and ________. - Realistic, time bound In this mentoring role, the mentor must lead and teach by example. - Role model 5 Steps to successful counseling - Preparation Opening Main body Closing Follow up 3 approaches to counseling - 1. Directive 2. Non-directive 3. Combined Directive - In the directive approach, the senior takes the lead in analyzing the Marine's performance, identifying the problems, and laying out a plan for improvement. The Marine Corps environment lends itself to the use of this approach, and in some cases, it is very productive as it takes less time. For Marines who are inexperienced, less mature, or unsure of themselves, it may be the only effective approach, depending on the diagnosis. If the problem is not identified correctly, the counselor could do more harm than good. For this reason, the directive approach should be used sparingly. Potential drawbacks to the directive approach: Does not require Marines to take responsibility for their actions Counselor may be focusing on a symptom rather than the cause Non Directive - In the non-directive approach, the senior asks questions, listens, and uses a variety of techniques to draw the Marine into a discussion to reach personal decisions. This approach takes more time than the directive approach, and the counselor must demonstrate a high degree of counseling skill to achieve the results desired. The advantage is that it requires the Marine to think harder, seeing personal performance clearly and objectively. In this approach, the Marine takes responsibility for problems, plans for improvement, and makes decisions. When the non-directive approach is used skillfully, the advantages outweigh the cost in time and effort. Collaborative - In practice, most counseling sessions involve a combination of the directive and non-directive approaches. Used together, they are more effective than when used alone. The directive approach can be used to curb rambling discussions and the non-directive approach to relax an otherwise tense session. In this approach, the counselor must be tuned in and alert to the conversation to change approaches as the situation changes. The counselor must understand the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and must be able to move easily from one to the other to keep the session moving in a productive manner. 3 Activities related to Junior's performance - Setting targets Problem solving Plans for improvement 3 Activities related to Counselor's technique - Questioning Active listening Providing feedback Purpose of counseling - To develop Marines to their highest potential The five steps to effective counseling are preparation, opening, main body, ____________. - Closing and follow up Which counseling approach does not require the Marine to take responsibility for their actions? - Directive A lance corporal must have ___ months time in grade and ___ months time in service to be eligible for promotion to corporal. - 12, 12 Select the Marine that would be eligible for promotion from the list below. Cpl with 9 months time in grade, 12 months time in service, and has completed Leading Marines DEP Private first class with 6 months time in service Lance corporal with 4.7/4.8 proficiency and conduct marks who has 8 months time in grade, 24 months time in service and is currently working to complete the Leading Marines DEP Lance corporal with 12 months time in grade, 21 months time in service, and has completed the Leading Marines DEP and a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar - Lance corporal with 12 months time in grade, 21 months time in service, and has completed the Leading Marines DEP and a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar