Posted on Mar 10, 2015
What is your Interpretation of being tactful in the military workplace?
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The Army in my opinion has change so much over the years. NCO's and soldiers in general are keeping to themselves and not up holding the standards like they should. And those that do correct soldiers don't do so in a tactful manner. What is your interpretation of being tactful in the military workplace?
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One can be tactful or diplomatic to a point.
If one dances around an issue, it interferes with the day. I believe in being respectful but direct. Spit it out and press on.
If one dances around an issue, it interferes with the day. I believe in being respectful but direct. Spit it out and press on.
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I was once told that the very second you ignore a violation, you have set a new standard. Personally, I don't care if it is purely the knife hand, purely soul reaping, purely rainbows and puppies, or a combination of it all, just make the correction so that new standards are not set, Our standards have declined so far as it is.
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Agreed!! But how cool would a rainbow-colored, soul-reaping knifehand be? Legendary!
I am just having a little fun, but yes, quite right. It is frustrating for the older generation that was weaned on the "YES DRILL SERGEANTTTTT!!" training style. I am all about the respect and the lessons we imbue as SNCOs/leaders, but the Special Snowflake crap really gives me a sense of humor failure sometimes.
Agreed!! But how cool would a rainbow-colored, soul-reaping knifehand be? Legendary!
I am just having a little fun, but yes, quite right. It is frustrating for the older generation that was weaned on the "YES DRILL SERGEANTTTTT!!" training style. I am all about the respect and the lessons we imbue as SNCOs/leaders, but the Special Snowflake crap really gives me a sense of humor failure sometimes.
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1LT William Clardy
CMSgt (Join to see), you must also be familiar with the Hat-Brim-to-Forehead Method for message guidance to ensure that no part of the accompanying audible communications goes over the communicatee's head.
Also, if you're ever inside the D ring of the Pentagon, ask to see one of the command-level recto-cranial extractors. Those things are rated for flag-rank officers and have enough dead-pull capacity to drag a tipped MRAP...
Also, if you're ever inside the D ring of the Pentagon, ask to see one of the command-level recto-cranial extractors. Those things are rated for flag-rank officers and have enough dead-pull capacity to drag a tipped MRAP...
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1LT William Clardy
I am intimately familiar with the close up and personal on the receiving end of the Smokey the Bear hat ((rubbing forehead)). Lol
I am intimately familiar with the close up and personal on the receiving end of the Smokey the Bear hat ((rubbing forehead)). Lol
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1. Use proper military courtesy in address
2. Avoid personal attack
3, Talk directly about issue; what and why you see an issue
4. Request and listen to the response
2. Avoid personal attack
3, Talk directly about issue; what and why you see an issue
4. Request and listen to the response
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Don't forget to Identify an approach to correct the situation, and follow up to ensure it has been corrected. It was my experience whilst in that all to often NCOs were all about the on the spot correction, but never followed through to see that it wouldn't happen again.
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It means treating everyone with dignity and respect. It does not mean, not making corrections. You can and must make corrections, and do it in a professional manner.
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Yes sir! Being professional is important. The minute someone crosses that line it gets bad.
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