Where can I find ideas or input on creating a Professional Development Program for my unit (I must reach two levels down from 1SG)?

2017-05-16T22:41:15-04:00

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made May 16 at 2017 10:44 PM

2017-05-16T22:44:44-04:00

I am sure Google can help on this. Not a lot new. I teach Management. We just look at old ideas in a modern time. But, much of it our parents used.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made May 16 at 2017 10:48 PM

2017-05-16T22:48:18-04:00

1SG, so you aim to professionally develop your Platoon Sergeants and Section Sergeants, am I right?

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 16 at 2017 10:50 PM

2017-05-16T22:50:00-04:00

1SG Private RallyPoint Member I Know it doesn't Market Itself as Professional Development for Management but I think Incorporating Some Well Selected Ted Talks would be a Plus.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made May 16 at 2017 11:23 PM

2017-05-16T23:23:47-04:00

I would say that the best way to develop NCOs into the leaders that they need to be, both technically and tactically, is always a hands on approach. When I first was promoted to sergeant I hand a good sized handful of specialists and privates under my supervision and my thought always was that if I could give them the leg up that I never had then I did something great. My goal was to have all of my soldiers outranking me at some point in time. So, although I still counseled them monthly, my specialists counseled me on my performance, the PFCs counseled the specialists, and so on down the line. Afterwards, we would sit down and talk about how to improve their counseling abilities. When they finally had a solid grasp on the concept I began teaching them about awards, NCOERs, etc. More the technical side of the army, because no one ever teaches young soldiers that. But they got hands on practice. As far as it goes with NCOs in the ranks of SSG and SFC, I think that it would be even easier to allow them to take the wheel in a position of high responsibility as a way of learning. Sort of like a left seat right seat ride if you will. There is no better ways to learn a job than to allow someone to do it while you watch. Now, of course, there are certain things that just cannot be done (things that require the actual 1SG namely) but other than that it can be easily swung. As for having Sect. Sgts learn the role of PSG, well that can be planned and implemented at their level.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2017 9:50 PM

2017-05-17T21:50:09-04:00

1SG send me a message and provide me with your email. I have some products that you may find useful.

Response by 1SG Eric Espino made May 18 at 2017 4:09 PM

2017-05-18T16:09:43-04:00

In order to create a professional development program, Some thoughts that will need to be considered. Professional development defined is learning to earn or maintain professional credentials such as academic degrees to formal coursework, conferences and informal learning opportunities situated in practice.
Many leaders in our organization have this thought that we should teach common core that's geared toward individual MOS. If your in a unit that has a variety of MOS's. I would recommend creating a leadership program. You can focus on intensive and collaborative, ideally incorporating an evaluative staged.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2017 12:24 PM

2017-05-19T12:24:42-04:00

I've used a variety of resources from the army and outside world focusing on mentorship and leader development.

Response by 1SG Michael Hargis made Jun 29 at 2017 3:03 PM

2017-06-29T15:03:53-04:00

Get some lessons plans, or at least topics, from your MOS ALC and SLC. I'd actually task those two steps down with creating agreed up trng. Obviously giving them left and right limits.