Which leadership training do you believe is most effective overall?

2017-01-13T13:46:57-05:00

Leadership Training varies, though most cover similar topics. Which leadership training do you believe is most effective overall?

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Jan 13 at 2017 2:20 PM

2017-01-13T14:20:23-05:00

I went to INTRUCTOR TRAINER COURSE on how to because a better leader in the classroom and in front of people, best thing I ever did, in the civilian world they call it BLACK-BELT Training but I learned a lot in few weeks, Just wish more people would answer the questions that are put on here about Leadership.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2017 4:21 PM

2017-01-13T16:21:48-05:00

For me, at first I thought it was BLC that was most effective until I went to ALC. For me, it was ALC that really taught me what I knew and what I thought I knew, and then set me straight.

Response by SFC Collin McMillion made Jan 13 at 2017 5:11 PM

2017-01-13T17:11:31-05:00

I was SF so I lived by the code of dignity, respect, and honor. Follow orders reguardless, if you must question that order do it later. Mission first! I'm not saying we were always right or on top of the game, but for me I gave it my best. I know there was great leadership in other units, but I can only speak for myself.

Response by SSG Waldo Yamada made Jan 13 at 2017 11:08 PM

2017-01-13T23:08:50-05:00

Training that helps you to be a well rounded soldier. Everyone has a weakness but mitigating that weakness to a minute level makes you functional.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2017 3:36 AM

2017-01-14T03:36:54-05:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member OJT. Nothing beats on the job training. Courses can teach theories, but nothing prepares you for leadership so much that you can just walk into the job and be like I got this and do a great job. You have to bring your leadership style and be willing to learn and develop.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2017 8:31 PM

2017-01-14T20:31:37-05:00

The best leadership training I've gotten is watching others do it, and reading about leaders. The best school leadership training I've gotten was at BLC during a class on how to make decisions. I don't recall the name of the class, or any statements made; but the gist of the class was the frequently we have to make the best of BAD decisions and deal with the outcome. In real life sometimes there aren't win wins, and sometimes the right decision isn't clear.

Response by SSgt Nicholas Merchant made Jan 28 at 2017 6:02 AM

2017-01-28T06:02:21-05:00

For me it was a mix between ALS and OJT throw in some dedication training and testing and you make a badass leader... the military makes leaders by first grooming followers my first training instructor used that line a lot. At the time I was in my NCO leadership course was a refresher course of ALS. Also there is no substitute for leadership than that of using your job knowledge and classroom teachings and putting them to use, combat does this well, in the words of Maverick, "you dont have time to think, if you think youre dead."

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2017 3:19 PM

2017-02-09T15:19:26-05:00

Having been through ALC, ALS, NCOPEC, and a course in supervising civilians the one thing I can say for certain is to treat others how you want to be treated. The "do as I say, not as I do" never works because you see for yourself it doesn't work, but so do your subordinates if you try it with them. Be the example. I'm not saying be "perfect", but don't be afraid to admit your shortcomings and work on them-actively and publicly. Those will garner more respect than aNY thing else. ALS attempts to right the wrongs and misinformation that most young junior enlisted have seen and heard, but most people walk out of it and forget everything they learned and back to business as usual once theye returned to their shops. I think some of it has to do with enlisted leaders doing the same and shouting about how it's all theory, it's useless, and that's not the way things are done here...because it undermines how they have been conducting themselves aND suddenly they hAve to become acountable to those lower ranking than they. ALS can be the most helpful courses if you take it to heart and apply what you learn. ALS actually gives you basic tools on how to take care of your people as well as how to deal with some common infractions as a young supervisor. Just my 2 cents.

Response by SSgt Boyd Welch made Feb 9 at 2017 4:16 PM

2017-02-09T16:16:38-05:00

OJT with a senior NCO that has nothing to prove. The best lesson I learned other than having impeccable integrity is to actively listen to people and to shut off the preconceived ideas based upon how I felt about the individual.

Response by PO1 John Pokrzywa made Feb 22 at 2017 2:17 AM

2017-02-22T02:17:53-05:00

It may not seem like a leadership school while you are there, but SERE. Absolutely builds leadership more than any death by PowerPoint online "leader" course I took while in.