Abstract: Abstract : The Army is heavily involved in the global war on terrorism while also undergoing transformation to handle future challenges. Changes are occurring across the spectrum of doctrine, organization, training, material, personnel, and facilities. These changes will require leaders who are not only tactically and technically proficient, but who also possess the character and leadership competencies to lead effectively. The development of future strategic leaders requires an increased emphasis from senior leaders on subordinate leader development, combined with a method to enhance developmental feedback to these subordinate leaders. What steps will assist in facilitating the development of these new leaders? It will require senior leaders to emphasize that leaders are the values champions, reinforce the importance of an ethical organizational climate, and use the tools that are required to assist in leader development. The author introduces a 360-degree feedback system for aiding in leader development. The multi-rater feedback tool can help leaders achieve a higher level of self-awareness, which will lead to increased effectiveness. He then provides a course of action for implementing the 360-degree feedback system for assisting with the leader development of Army officers. The implementation of this multi-rater feedback tool will result in more self-aware and effective leaders for an Army in transformation.
Publication Year: 2005
Publication Date: 2005-12-15
Language: en
Type: article
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