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AFRO 301 - Leading People and Effective Communication 1


Description:
“Leading People and Effective Communication” - Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Recall the fundamentals of critical thinking and how they can be used to solve problems.
  • Describe the fundamental elements of Air Force leadership.
  • Describe the Air Force levels of leadership.
  • Describe Lewin’s Change Management Model.
  • Distinguish between the five key strategies to achieve change.
  • Identify AF strategies and editing guidelines for writing official AF papers.
  • Compare/contrast the roles of leaders and managers as supervisors.
  • Summarize the essence of, guidelines to, and potential pitfalls of empowerment.
  • Discuss why and how supervisors develop Airmen.
  • Recognize the significance of each of the three tiers of the enlisted force structure.
  • Identify the special positions a senior noncommissioned officer (SNCO) can hold.
  • Recall the purpose of each of the enlisted Professional Military Education (PME) schools.
  • Discuss the source of an officer’s commission, and how a commission differs from an enlistment.
  • Describe a commissioned officer’s professional responsibilities.
  • Explain enlisted and commissioned cultural differences.
  • Recall the importance of writing effective bullet statements.
  • Distinguish effective versus ineffective bullet statements.
  • Justify the impact that effective bullet statements have on an Air Force career.
  • Recognize the negative impact biases can have in making sound decisions.
  • Recognize personal biases in decision-making and debate ways to mitigate them.
  • Recall the elements, potential issues, obstacles, and benefits of organizational diversity and inclusion in the organization.
  • Discuss the importance of managing organizational diversity and inclusion.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/9/2020

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg



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