Download Leadership Tools Done! /Leadership Tools Leading Marines EOC Exam (100+ Q&A's Completed and more Exams Marine Engineering in PDF only on Docsity! Leadership Tools Done! /Leadership Tools Leading Marines EOC Exam (100+ Q&A's Completed Test Prep) 2024 Effective coaching requires a coach to use a combination of (i.e. - setting standards and reviewing performance) and (ie. - recognizing talent and developing potential). - Answer- hard skills, soft skills Leaders encourage mentoring to assist junior Marines with which of the following? Select all that apply - Answer- Provide depth to the experience of being a Marine Provide assistance in framing their perception of their chosen profession Provide insight from experiences beyond their own A good coach uses questioning to achieve which of the following? Select all that apply - Answer- Hold the listeners' attention Elicit details, clarifications, or examples Identify any confusion about how to complete a particular task Coaching uses unique listening techniques not applicable to counseling or mentoring. - Answer- False Together, counseling, coaching, and mentoring are tools that enable - Answer- Our core values to be firmly established throughout each Marine's leadership development What are the three types of counseling established by Marine Corps policy? Select all that apply. - Answer- Non-directive Collaborative Directive At a minimum, how often should counseling occur for lance corporals and below? - Answer- Every 30 days Why is coaching one of the most powerful tools a leader has to improve performance? Select all that apply. - Answer- It corrects errors on the spot It prevents negative learning Which statement best describes the intent of coaching, counseling, and mentoring? - Answer- They are all supporting efforts to enable Marines to assume progressively greater responsibilities in the Marine Corps and society. MCDP-1 states that trust between Marines is a product of confidence and familiarity. among comrades results from demonstrated professional skill. results from shared experience and a common professional philosophy - Answer- Confidence Familiarity Which of the following is the objective of Marine Corps leadership according to the Marine Corps Manual? - Answer- To develop the leadership qualities of Marines, enabling them to assume progressively greater responsibilities in the Marine Corps and society Mentoring is the cornerstone of which of the following? - Answer- General Lejeune's "teacher/scholar" model of interaction between senior and junior Marines Performance evaluations focus on the past. Counseling also considers the past, but only as a - Answer- Means of directing attention, to improving performance Counseling is a(n) task that is led by the senior Marine in a relationship. - Answer- directed A negative counseling automatically constitutes an impact on a performance evaluation. - Answer- False Which of the following are factors that influence a coaching relationship? Select all that apply. - Answer- Respect Responsiveness Collaboration The importance of focusing on leadership development in the Marine Corps is tied to which of the following? - Answer- Cultivating each Marine's potential •Establish standards of performance expected to improve unit readiness and individual development. Coaching is - Answer- generally an informal process by which the coach (someone with more experience) provides the coached (someone with less experience) with assistance in learning how to better accomplish a task. Coaching is: •Designed to improve a Marine's ability to accomplish a task or complete an event •Part of daily operations •The most common form of leadership interaction as it occurs at every level and in every condition where an individual Marine provides another, or group of others, with the benefit of his or her experience. Mentoring is - Answer- a less formal process than coaching and counseling and provides the Marine with a greater depth of knowledge, experience, or maturity as a result of the guidance of the mentor. Mentoring: •Is a voluntary, developmental relationship between an experienced person and one of lesser experience •Is characterized by mutual trust and respect •Often occurs outside the chain of command •Can be Initiated by either the senior or the junior •Typically endures beyond a single tour of duty the cornerstone of General LeJeune's "teacher/scholar" model of interaction between senior and junior Marines. A mentor: - Answer- •Helps or guides in developing a subordinate Marine's maturity and can be viewed as a career advisor •Provides shared experiences to help younger Marines frame their perception of their chosen profession •Provides Marines with insight from experiences beyond their own Counseling: •Coaching: •Mentoring: - Answer- is typically the most formal. •is less structured and occurs daily. •is voluntary and less formal Mentoring: - Answer- •Is a voluntary and informal relationship •Often occurs outside the chain of command •May be initiated by either senior or subordinate •Endures beyond a tour of duty •Is an important source of encouragement and perspective The Marine Corps directs when specific counseling events occur. Following a first counseling within _____of joining a unit: - Answer- 30 days Lance corporals and below are to be counseled every ________ - Answer- 30 days. •All other Marines are to be counseled a second time within ________ and subsequently counseled every ___________ following. - Answer- 90 days, 6 months For corporal trhough general, the second counseling following the initial counseling session should occur _____ days following the initial counseling and at least every _______ days afterwards. - Answer- 90, 180 The real strength of counseling, coaching, and mentoring is the interconnection between all three of these leadership tools make the difference in: - Answer- •Strengthening unit cohesion •Cultivating each Marines potential •Istilling the core values •Establishing mutual understanding, implicit communications, and climates of trust Together, counseling - Answer- Counseling session and performance evaluations, although similar, should be _________________. - Answer- Separate and clearly distinguished from one another Together, counseling, coaching and mentoring are tools that enable ___________________? - Answer- Our core values to be firmly established throughout each Marine's leadership development. Counseling - Answer- is a directed task that is led by the senior marine in a relationship (most formal form) Coaching - Answer- Generally an informal process of on going observation and encouragement of a Marines personal and professional growth Mentoring - Answer- Less formal process than coaching and counseling and provides the marine with a greater depth of knowledge experience or maturity as a result of the guidance of the mentor Counseling and coaching may be formal or informal - Answer- True Coaching relationships require: - Answer- Collaboration Respect Responsiveness Confidentially Free and honest expression Purpose of counseling - Answer- To develop a marine to their Highest potential Lcpls and below should receive initial counseling approximately 30 days after the start of the senior/junior relationship and follow on seasons every 30 days or more frequently if necessary - Answer- True 3 types of counseling - Answer- Directive, non directive, and collaborative Negative counseling - Answer- Can cover after a standard is taught, understood, and subsequently ignored Provides help when needed, Focuses on critical details What factors influence a coaching relationship? Select all that apply. - Answer- Collaboration, Respect When used by the Marine being coached, questioning is useful to - Answer- Gain insight's into their individual developmental needs Providing effective feedback is essential to coaching. Which of the following are true statements regarding feedback? - Answer- Feedback should be used to provide praise for a job well done or to provide constructive corrective feedback Feedback should be done in a positive manner aimed at developing the individual first and the skills second. which of the following statements on mentoring is true? - Answer- Mentoring typically endures beyond a single tour of duty. Mentoring is a voluntary, developmental relationship between an experienced person and one of lesser experience Mentoring Is characterized by mutual trust and respect Why de we use coaching to develop Marines? - Answer- Coaching provide Marines the opportunity to create and sustain their own developmental opportunities; accept responsibility for their performance; and build stronger skills, abilities, and unit cohesion Active listening enables a coaching relationship to achieve which of the following? - Answer- Mutual trust and respect Coaching is a(n) __________ relationship where the coach helps a Marine move to a desired state of performance - Answer- One - on - one Counseling is - Answer- imperative to manage the expectations of the Marine. Every Marine wants to know where they stand and what is expected of them. Counseling is the tool that establishes these expectations and articulates how well the individual Marine meets them. Counseling: •Establishes the seniors expectations •Establishes the billets within the unit assigned to the Marine •Establishes goals to be met before next scheduled counseling •Prevents against surprises on performance evaluations Counseling focuses - Answer- on improving performance, which increases unit readiness and effectiveness. Counseling: •Is used to develop Marines to their highest potential •Involves two-way communication •Merges personal and organizational values •Supports and reinforces good performance •Identifies and corrects deficiencies A leader senior to yourself describes their personal expectations, those of the unit, and those of the Marine Corps; they also explain the requirements for successful job performance. When do these expectations and requirements occur? - Answer- Formal initial counseling session Performance evaluations focus on the past. Counseling also considers the past, but only as a _______________ - Answer- Means of directing attention to improving performance Performance evaluation: - Answer- •Is always formal in nature. •Conducted at set periodic timelines by the chain of command to document performance and uncorrected deficiencies. •Focuses primarily on observed past performance Negative counseling does not automatically constitute an impact on a performance evaluation, unless - Answer- the deficiency remains uncorrected and the desired standard is not maintained. What is the purpose of the Marine Corps counseling program? - Answer- To develop a Marine to their highest potential Marine Corps policy establishes three types of counseling: - Answer- directive, non-directive, and collaborative. DIRECTIVE COUNSELING - Answer- With the directive approach, the senior carries the ball, analyzing the situation, developing a solution or a plan for improvement, and telling the junior what to do. This approach is "senior centered." The senior is open and frank about influencing the junior to be one kind of person rather than another. When questioning is used with directive counseling, closed-ended questions will be asked to elicit yes or no responses. NON-DIRECTIVE COUNSELING - Answer- With the nondirective counseling approach, the senior asks open-ended questions, listens, and draws the junior out. The senior helps the junior to analyze the situation and to develop the solution or plan for improvement. This approach is "junior centered." The junior is encouraged to talk, to be trouble free, and to have a clear mind while the senior helps the junior, mostly by listening. The goal of the nondirective approach is to help the junior become more mature and to develop personal resources. The junior "owns" the problem and the solution. During which type of counseling does the senior allow two-way analysis to develop solutions? - Answer- The non-directive type POSITIVE COUNSELING - Answer- •Acknowledges good performance and/or adherence to expected standards •Can be formal during 30 day counseling or informal verbal accolade •Example: Marine receives praise for outstanding inspection results the collaborative-combination approach, - Answer- the senior uses non-direct collaboration before directing the solution. •Part of daily operations •The most common form of leadership interaction as it occurs at every level and in every condition where an individual Marine provides another, or group of others, with the benefit of his or her experience. -Enhances an individual's potential, which improves their performance -utilizes hard skills (setting standards and reviewing performance) and soft skills (recognizing talent and developing potential). MENTORING - Answer- Less formal process than coaching and counseling and provides the Marine with a greater depth of knowledge, experience, or maturity as a result of the guidance of the mentor ------------------- •Is a voluntary, developmental relationship between an experienced person and one of lesser experience •Is characterized by mutual trust and respect •Often occurs outside the chain of command •Can be Initiated by either the senior or the junior •Typically endures beyond a single tour of duty --------------------------- when a SNCO has a professional relationship with a subordinate, where he or she provides advice based on experience, training, and military education. This relationship often begins within the chain of command, but continues after either Marine is reassigned ----------------------- •Helps or guides in developing a subordinate Marine's maturity and can be viewed as a career advisor •Provides shared experiences to help younger Marines frame their perception of their chosen profession •Provides Marines with insight from experiences beyond their own FORMAL AND INFORMAL - Answer- Counseling and coaching may be formal or informal; furthermore, they may be directed or as needed. The level of formality relates to the context of the event and the type of interaction. ------------------------- •Counseling is typically the most formal. •Coaching is less structured and occurs daily. •Mentoring is voluntary and less formal. -------------------------- •Is a voluntary and informal relationship •Often occurs outside the chain of command •May be initiated by either senior or subordinate •Endures beyond a tour of duty •Is an important source of encouragement and perspective DIRECTED (PLANNED) AND AD HOC (UNPLANNED) - Answer- The Marine Corps directs when specific counseling events occur. Following a first counseling within (30 days) of joining a unit ---------------------------- •Lance corporals and below are to be counseled every 30 days. •All other Marines are to be counseled a second time within 90 days and subsequently counseled every 6 months following. COACHING - Answer- -occurs daily in our place of duty whether in garrison or the field when transferring a knowledge or skill to enhance or strengthen an individual and unit. METORING - Answer- occur on an informal basis whether planned or unplanned. This enables a Marine with trusted relationship that can clarify perspectives, and provide direction in setting and accomplishing performance goals. Which type of leadership interaction is considered the most formal? - Answer- Counselling - Answer- The real strength of counseling, coaching, and mentoring is the interconnection between all three of these leadership tools. The end result is greater than the sum of its parts. Together these three forms of leadership interaction make the difference in: ------------------ •Strengthening unit cohesion •Cultivating each Marines potential •Instilling the core values •Establishing mutual understanding, implicit communications, and climates of trust METHODS - Answer- •Counseling which ensures Marines are on track for success to be both technically and professionally competent. •Coaching which ensures Marines continue toward increasing their personal development and that of their subordinate Marines. •Mentoring which is an important source of encouragement and perspective, providing depth to the experiences of being a Marine. The trio of leadership interactions (counseling, coaching, and mentoring) serve to perpetuate the values and ethos of the Marine Corps? - Answer- True All Marines are ____________ to seek out a mentor, as mentors are sources of encouragement and ___________. - Answer- -Encouraged -perspective The Marine Corps Manual states that the objective of Marine Corps leadership is to develop the leadership qualities of Marines to enable them to assume progressively greater responsibilities in the Marine Corps and society. - Answer- True Which leadership interaction establishes expectations of performance? - Answer- Counselling Which leadership interaction is an integral function of day-to-day leadership? - Answer- Coaching Which leadership interaction is the cornerstone of General Lejeune's "teacher/scholar" model of interaction between senior and junior Marines? - Answer- Mentoring MCDP1 further defines the two fundamentals of trust as follows - Answer- •Confidence, which is demonstrated through a leader's professional skill, reliability, knowledge level, and judgment. It is an essential leadership responsibility to provide guidance to your Marine based on their learning needs and development areas. A leader is responsible for being the expert in this relationship or helping the Marine find the appropriate expert. •Familiarity, which is gained through shared experience and a common professional philosophy: training as a team, keeping your Marines informed, and developing a sense of responsibility to one another. Familiarity will come with spending time getting to know your Marines discussing your interests, struggles, histories, passions, and aspirations. The process of getting to know your Marines will help you gain a better understanding of what each person in the group wants to accomplish through the relationship and determine how you might work together to accomplish this. COMMUNICATING - Answer- should be practiced as it removes confusion, reduces frustration, and enables understanding. ------------ The effectiveness of leading, working as a team, or building trust rely on an individual's ability to communicate LISTENING - Answer- important skill that fosters the coaching relationship, enabling a level of mutual trust and respect to be gained. QUESTIONING - Answer- •Elicit details, clarifications, or examples •Challenge assumptions •Stimulate individuals to think in new ways •Build clear and direct communication •Reinforce information presented •Hold the listener's attention PROVIDING FEEDBACK - Answer- -Coaching feedback, it is delivered in an informal manner Which of the following statements about active listening is correct? - Answer- Active listening includes repeating back what you've heard to confirm a common understanding. Of the leadership tools/techniques that develop and practice hands-on leadership skills, __________ ___________ prepares or equips leaders to perform leadership tasks associated with the development of subordinates? - Answer- On-the-job performance The Marine Corps fosters an environment that promotes personal and professional growth through the exchange of information, skills, attitudes, and behaviors. Your answer: (not answered - Answer- True Which of the following are evaluation tools used during performance coaching? Select all that apply - Answer- -Corrects errors on the spot -Provides help when needed -Focuses on critical details What factors influence a coaching relationship? Select all that apply. - Answer- -Collaboration -Respect When used by the Marine being coached, questioning is useful to - Answer- Gain insight's into their individual developmental need COUNSELLING - Answer- - Imperative to manage the expectations of the Marine. Every Marine wants to know where they stand and what is expected of them ------------------------- •Establishes the seniors expectations •Establishes the billets within the unit assigned to the Marine •Establishes goals to be met before next scheduled counseling •Prevents against surprises on performance evaluations •Is used to develop Marines to their highest potential •Involves two-way communication •Merges personal and organizational values •Supports and reinforces good performance •Identifies and corrects deficiencies FORMAL COUNSELING - Answer- - The senior Marine describes their personal expectations, those of the unit, and those of the Marine Corp, also explain the requirements for successful job performance. - Formal counseling is a planned, organized session based on Marine Corps policy, focusing on overall performance. Good leaders use counseling as a regular part of normal interaction between seniors and juniors, used to reward, correct, and develop. INFORMAL COUNSELING - Answer- - Performance-based interaction between the senior and junior Marine, which occurs outside the formal counseling environment - Simplest and most common form of informal counseling occurs every day, and in every place Marines live, train, and operate - Informal counseling is more frequent, unscheduled, and event-driven, and it occurs outside the formal counseling environment. COUNSELING AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS - Answer- ---------Counseling: •Occurs as needed (formal and informal). •Is conducted by the senior Marine to correct deficiencies, transmit guidance, and shape future performance. •Considers the past, but only as a means of directing attention to improving performance --------Performance evaluation: •Is always formal in nature. •Conducted at set periodic timelines by the chain of command to document performance and uncorrected deficiencies. •Focuses primarily on observed past performance