Leading Teams 

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to

• explain the concepts trust, communication, and cooperation in the context of team building;

• summarize team general intragroup and intergroup behaviors;

• describe the effects of personal leadership styles on team dynamics; and

• summarize concepts related to change management.

Lesson Intent

This lesson intends to develop NCOs’ operational competence in leading teams. Using guided discussion, activities, and analysis of survey material, students should recall knowledge learned in ALS and expand on the subject matter in connection to their personal knowledge and experiences and other lessons throughout NCOA.

At the end of this lesson, students should have reached the “Understand” level of Bloom’s Taxonomy: construct meaning from instructional messages, including oral, written, and graphic communication.

Student Preparation

• Read AHF1, Air Force Handbook – Ch. 7, Enlisted Force Development; Section 7.10, Enlisted Force Development pp. 125-127

• Read AHF1, Air Force Handbook – Ch. 14, Developing Others; Section 14A, Team Building; 260-263

• Read AHF1, Air Force Handbook – Ch. 13, Developing Organizations; Section 13C, Change and Problem Solving; 252-254

• Complete the Who Do I Lead? Questionnaire. Students should be prepared to discuss their results with the class.

References

• AU-24, Concepts for Air Force Leadership, Leadership Style and Managerial Effectiveness: An Exercise in Self-Analysis, Joseph C. Latona

• AHF1, Air Force Handbook – Ch. 7, Enlisted Force Development; Section 7.10, Enlisted Force Development pp. 125-127

• AHF1, Air Force Handbook – Ch. 14, Developing Others; Section 14A, Team Building; pp. 260-263

• AHF1, Air Force Handbook – Ch. 13, Developing Organizations; Section 13C, Change and Problem Solving; pp. 252-254