Instructions
Discussion Topic: Examine how you as a Sergeant Major (SGM), would:
1. Employ strategies for managing organizational stress and
2. Develop resilient organizations.
Assignment Instructions:
Write a minimum of 350 words, with at least 2 cited sources to the discussion topic above. The assignment must have at least one in-text citation. Identify references following the post using APA, 6th Edition format.
NOTE: Please use readings and other related resources for this assignment.
Readings (please google):
a. ATP 6-22.5, A Leader’s Guide to Soldier Health and Fitness_2016: Read chapters 2, 7, & 8.
b. ADP 6-22, Army Leadership_2019: Read para 8-36 to para 8-44
Reflection Questions to Consider While Reading Assigned Readings:
1. How do you know when there is too much (or too little) stress in your organization?
2. What affect does a leader’s behavior have on unit resiliency?
3. How do leaders, training, and equipment help in reducing stress during an operation?
4. How do leaders influence the stress level or the group performance?
Readings (please google):
a. ADP 6-0, 2019, Mission Command_2019: Read chapter 1
b. TC 7-22.7, The Noncommissioned Officer Guide_2020: Read pages 2-4 to 2-7, and chapter 5.
Reflection Questions to Consider While Reading Assigned Readings:
1. What is mission command? What does it encompass? What are the guiding principles?
2. What is the relationship of commander tasks with staff tasks?
3. What are some of the mission command systems?
4. What are some of the responsibilities of a Sergeants Major?
