Leadership: How do I deal with leadership who forget about myself and those under me?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:24:13 -0500

I work in a hospital, and my NCOs forget to tell me and my Sailors information i.e. forget to inform our department about UAs, training, etc. They have admitted to my juniors that they forget about us, just because we are in a different AO.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2014 2:55 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:55:44 -0500

Use a Liaison (LNO). You may have to take it out of hide and send someone over there regularly or just have them find a desk and work there, but it might be worth it to stay informed.

Response by CW2 Stephen Pate made Feb 27 at 2014 3:16 PM

CW2 Stephen Pate — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:16:23 -0500

Don't ya'll have phones over there in VA?

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Feb 27 at 2014 3:49 PM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:49:15 -0500

Be pro-active SGT Davis.  Ensure that you contact your NCOIC twice daily - once in the morning and once in the evening before COB.  Ask him/her in the evening what is on the schedule for tomorrow.  In the morning ask him/her what, if any changes, occurred overnight.  Insert yourself into the process.  Remember, keeping your Soldiers informed is your responsibility.  Find a way to make it happen. 

Response by SFC Christopher Kirksey made Mar 5 at 2014 1:17 PM

SFC Christopher Kirksey — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 13:17:54 -0500

MSG Stankovich said it best in my opinion. While they may be lacking it is your responsibility to keep your Soldiers informed. Take the initiative and pick up a phone.