Accountancy Reflection

I have learned through my experiences at the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy that I prefer to use the Management by Exception-Passive (MBE-P) leadership behavior. I realized on more than one occasions that I leave my subordinates to complete their tasks on their own since I usually justify it to myself that they are capable and self-sufficient Staff Sergeants. I realize this is an ineffective approach since my subordinates will perform at the level I display and the standards I set during our feedback sessions. I know I have Idealized Influence because my supervisor recognizes that I display a high level of moral behavior and a strong work ethic. Additionally, my subordinates recognize that I apply Intellectual Stimulation because I value

I want to be seen as a good mentor to my followers and my supervisor. I will do this by integrating Coping Behavior and Cognitive Flexibility with my subordinates, peers, and supervisor by developing a good rapport with each of them. I know I can weaken those relationships if I do not mange my Coping Behavior because of miscommunication due to large cognitive gaps because I did not scan my environment. I will use Cognitive Flexibility to “scan my future environment” to identify those pitfalls for conflict that may hinder our rapport. For an example, to resolve customer complaints, my subordinates and I may have a different approach to dealing with complaints. My subordinates’ methods are different from mine and they can resolve the complaints effectively so the customers are satisfy. I will use Coping Behavior to ensure that I will maintain a positive relationship during those times. Therefore, I must realize that I will need Coping Behavior during my development of Cognitive Flexibility. So, I’ll strive to be a caring leader to my followers and improve Individual

To better Diagnose the “situation”, I will observe the status of my people whether subordinates or peers of their morale, esprit de corps, discipline and proficiency. I will do this through rapport during all opportunities with my subordinates and peers such as our squadron functions where I can talk and learn from them. In addition, as part of diagnosing the “situation”, I will incorporate the status of the environment by monitoring my supervisor’s action. I know my leader’s action will impact the organizational environment such as new policy changes. Therefore, I will have to consider this “situation” during the Diagnosis