YOU WILL HAVE THE ADDITIONAL
RESPONSIBILITY OF WORKING IN COORDI-
NATION WITH OTHERS. As you advance, you will
find many of your plans and decisions affect many
people. Some of those decisions may even affect people
in other divisions or departments. For that reason, you
need to understand the duties and responsibilities of
personnel in other ratings. Learn as much as you can
about the work of other ratings. Then plan your work to
fit in with the overall mission of the organization.
AS
YOUR
RESPONSIBILITIES
INCREASE,
YOUR
ABILITY
TO
COMMUNICATE
CLEARLY
AND
EFFECTIVELY ALSO MUST INCREASE. The
basic requirement for effective communication is a
good knowledge of the language of your rating. Use
appropriate and accepted language in speaking and in
writing. Remember that the basic purpose of all
communication is understanding. To lead, supervise,
and train others, you must be able to speak and write so
that others can understand exactly what you mean.
A
second
requirement
for
effective
communication in the Navy is the use of common Navy
terminology. The Navy has standardized some terms to
ensure efficient communication. For example, port,
starboard, bow, stern, overhead, and deck are Navy
terms used for specific purposes. When a situation
calls for the use of standard Navy terminology, use it.
Another requirement of effective communication
is the ability to use technical terms correctly. The
correct use of technical language will help you to
receive and pass along information accurately and to
exchange ideas clearly with others. If you cannot
understand the precise meaning of the technical
language of your work, you will be at a disadvantage
when you try to read official publications about your
work. You also will be at a great disadvantage when
you take the advancement examination for the next
higher rate. Although you always should use technical
terms correctly, make a special effort to do so when
dealing with lower-rated personnel. Since you are their
leader, they look to you for guidance and direction and
will imitate you. Act, talk, and give directions as if you
were on the receiving end instead of the giving end.
YOU WILL HAVE THE INCREASED
RESPONSIBILITY OF KEEPING UP WITH NEW
DEVELOPMENTS. Practically everything in the
Navy—policies, procedures, equipment, publications,
systems, and so forth—is subject to change and is in
various stages of development. Keep informed of all
changes and developments that might affect your work
by reading various instructions, notices, and periodicals
associated with your technical work.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
LEADERSHIP AND HUMAN
BEHAVIOR
Learning Objective: Recognize the five basic levels of
human need.
Are leadership and human behavior related? The
two are definitely related. Actually, human behavior
dictates the way you lead your people and also
determines your success. Without an understanding of
human behavior, you cannot be as successful as you
could be as a leader.
As a petty officer and a leader, study your
personnel; try to get to know and understand them.
People’s needs or desires dictate how they act at
specific times. For example, suppose one morning you
notice one of your technicians seems depressed. You
know that is not the Seaman’s normal behavior. As a
leader you should call your technician aside, show
your concern, and try to help solve the problem, if there
is one. However, do not assume total responsibility for
the problem.
Your concern for your people is important. If you
keep the lines of communication open between you
and your Sailors, you cannot help but succeed as a
leader. A Sailor with an unresolved problem will not
work to full potential.
1-5
Q3.
An effective leader should recognize that
people as individuals have different values
and beliefs.
1.
True
2.
False
Q4.
Which of the following traits is/are common
to all successful leaders?
1.
Initiative
2.
Dedication
3.
Accountability
4.
All of the above
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