SEJPME II Module 18

1) What are some of the key billets the commander will need to consider filling right away? (Select all that apply.) [objective265] J8 Chief of Staff deputy commander(s) principal staff officers Junior enlisted leaders ________________________________________ 2) When forming a new headquarters organization, how can one best deal with the challenge of integrating external stakeholders? [objective266] The establishment of the internal relationships among the functional component core is a key element to including external stakeholders. First, establish all internal organizational stakeholders, and then fill the necessary gaps with external stakeholder elements. Think "inclusion" from the beginning, and establish a process to include external stakeholders in cross-functional venues. A positive command climate and logical organizational design is all that is required to ensure integration of external stakeholders. ________________________________________ 3) Which of the following headquarters organization options continues to be the preferred basic staff structure for a joint headquarters? [objective268] mission-based organization J-code organization functional organization hybrid organization ________________________________________ 4) How can headquarters staff personnel effectively deal with the challenge of unplanned demands from higher headquarters that may affect the battle rhythm? [objective269] The battle rhythm should be managed by a J-code director or deputy when necessary, so that the commander can deal with the unplanned event. The battle rhythm must be sufficiently flexible to provide the support to the commander in dealing with the event, and still be able to function in the commander's absence. Headquarters staff personnel should maintain constant communication with higher headquarters in an effort to prevent unplanned events which may affect the battle rhythm. The battle rhythm should be packed with events that ensure all demands from higher headquarters are being met, thereby minimizing unplanned events. ________________________________________ 5) Regardless of mission, size, or scope, the creation of an effective staff battle rhythm starts with _____. [objective270] higher headquarters demands the commander the joint planning team the J3 ________________________________________ 6) Which of the following terms relates to key times when commanders interact with their staffs? [objective267] "critical paths" "hold points" "touch points" "white space"