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Identify the leader attributes and core leader competencies of the Army Leadership
Requirements Model
Explore and discuss leadership models in business and general contexts and
compare/contrast similarities and differences.
2. Values and Ethics: Understand the role and importance of a strong personal and
corporate value system in leading yourself and others
Army Leadership: Explain the Warrior Ethos and define the seven Army Values
Corporate Leadership: analyze and compare stated values of fortune 500 companies
3. Personal Development: Understand the impact of physical fitness, resiliency and
stress management in leadership
Define the standards for Comprehensive Fitness
Write near and long term goals and a personal vision and mission statement
Explain the basic elements of time and stress management
Identify benefits of resiliency awareness in an overall personal fitness program
4. Introduction to Cultural Understanding
Recognize the components of culture
Understand how different forces influence culture
Explain the importance of increasing cultural and foreign language competencies
5. Officership:
Explain the importance of citizenship principles for leaders and military officers
Explain corporate citizenship and corporate culture
Describe the importance of basic heritage elements
COURSE POLICIES:
Participation in Learning Community: Attendance at all classes and completion of online
activities are mandatory. Five (5) attendance points are awarded for each class attended for a
total of 100 attendance points possible. Absences are considered excused when they are due to
circumstances beyond your control. Contact the instructor prior to being absent to be excused
from class. Unexcused absences will result in the loss of 5 points per absence. Leaving class
early or arriving late consistently is also considered time absent from class. Two hundred (200)
participation points are awarded for overall individual class participation. Participation includes
active involvement in class discussions, contributions to group activities, completion of online
discussions and assignments, and overall contribution to the learning environment. Attendance
and Participation account for 30% of your total grade.
Late Work: Scores will be reduced by 5% on assignments turned in late. If the assignment is
more than one week late the score will be reduced by 10%. Homework submitted 2 or more
weeks late will receive half credit. Missed exams may be made up with the approval of the
instructor.
Professional Demeanor: Students are expected to behave in a professional manner. Elements of
professionalism include the following:
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