MLSC Counseling

Company Level Leader must understand

1. Effect of the unit counseling program on the organization

2. How to assess the program

3. How to improve the program

Definition of Counseling

Subordinate-centered communication that outlines ACTIONS NECESSARY for subordinations to ACHIEVE individual and organizational goals

Counseling Cycle Continuous Process

1. Arrive at unit = Initial OER/Sponsorship

2. Midpoint (6 months) = JODSF

3. JODSF/NCOER = Checklist

4. Exit Interview

Following skills assist leaders in subordinate-centered counseling

1. Active Listening

2. Responding

3. Questioning

During counseling, the leader acts primarily as a (BLANK), not a judge.

Helper

The following qualities help the leader assume an effective role during a counseling session

1. Respect for subordinates

2. Self and cultural awareness

3. Credibility

4. Empathy

Subordinate development includes helping subordinate to (BLANK), (BLANK), or (BLANK)

Improve Performance, Solve Problems, Attain Goals

Definition of Event-Oriented Counseling

Counseling centers around a SPECIFIC EVENT or SITUATION and is PERSONAL in nature

What Performance Counseling entails

Includes OER/NCOER/TAPES counseling

FM 22-100

What Professional Growth Counseling entails

Pathway to Success

Career Field Counseling

(FUTURE ORIENTED ON A TIMELINE)

Stages of a Counseling Session

1. Open the Session

2. Discuss the Issue

3. Develop a Plan

4. Close the Session

Actions should be (BLANK) enough to drive behavior

SPECIFIC

Preparation for Counseling

1. Select a place

2. Schedule the time

3. Notify the subordinate well in advance

4. Organize the information

5. Outline the components of the counseling session

6. Plan a counseling strategy

7. Establish the right atmosphere

Leaders should focus on the (BLANK) and (BLANK) between individuals

SIMILARITIES ; DIFFERENCES

Effects of Counseling on the Organization

1. Develops subordinates

2. Strengthens the chain of command

3. Provides opportunity for leader growth

Unit Counseling Program

1. Strengthen the Chain of Command

2. Clarifiy policies and procedures

3. Reinforce standards

4. Prevent rumors

5. Praise success

6. Avoid surprises

7. Develop responsible subordinates

Improving a Unit Counseling Program

1. Develop a plan to improve the program

2. Implement the plan

3. Follow up with an assessment of the results of the plan

Definition of Army Mentorship

Voluntary, developmental relationship

Exists between a person of greater experience and a person of lesser experience

Characterized by mutual trust and respect

Army Mentorship Tools

Mentorship Agreement

Individual Development Action Plan

360 Degree Assessment Tool