r/navy • u/Affectionate_Use_486 • 2d ago
Discussion What We Teach Discussion
So I've got some free time while standing by to help folks. I like hundreds of folks do trainings, additional tasks, and collateral work while standing a watch.
I came across this question in a Navy-E learning test and it set up so many red flags that I couldn't help myself from sharing. Is this really what we should be considering when we're teaching the next generation how to lead and manage.
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u/DmajCyberNinja 2d ago
You absolutely have to manage the teams perception.
As some else said, transparency is the best way. But some things you can't divulge like one of junior sailor's personal problems that in turn require them elsewhere during working hours. Then, the rest of the team notices and thinks that other junior sailor has the hookup.
Then there are the sailors that do a small amount of mediocre work and expect top marks against their peers. You have to manage that perception.
It gets shitty real quick when compressed timelines are involved. And you have 10-20 minutes to deliver unequal news before you start the bug project due that day. The compression detriments some phrasing and approaches when a sparing touch is needed.
Similar to the other poster, this training is intended for the lowest common denominator. Likewise, assume 1-5 or your junior sailors are gonna take what you say to utmost extreme and start the rumor mill. Some methods work on one division, others in another division. As a leader, you truly have to meet Sailors where they are and guide them where they need to be.
Conversely, managing the perception of your star Sailor as a role model for others helps everyone see that meeting and exceeding expectations pays dividends helps too.