Command Transition --Office of the Commandant--

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1 Command Transition --Office of the Commandant-- 3 Apr 2013 Current as of 2 Apr

2 Purpose Provide guidance & framework for Top 9 command transition planning 2

3 Way Ahead Guidance Schedule 2 or 3 Sessions Guidance Direction Alignment Brief to Commandant Guidance to Company Commanders Summer Preparation

4 Mission Analysis (1) The Citadel vision: Achieving excellence in the education and development of principled leaders. The Citadel mission: To educate and develop our students to become principled leaders in all walks of life by instilling the core values of The Citadel in a disciplined and intellectually challenging environment. 4

5 Mission Analysis (2) Essential Tasks (Commandant Dept): Establish operations & training milestones & framework Make resources available for mission execution Provide education & training to cadet leaders Guide & mentor cadet leaders in the execution of leadership responsibilities Ensure safe, disciplined, & supportive environment for leadership development, in & out of the barracks, in & out of Lesesne Gate Certify standards of performance for military & physical fitness pillars of The Citadel Experience 5

6 Office of Commandant Mission Statement The Commandant team will create the conditions to enable the South Carolina Corps of Cadets to effectively develop in each other the leadership capacity to serve as principled leaders in all walks of life. We establish operations & training milestones and make resources available to the Corps for mission execution. We provide education & training to cadet leaders and guide and mentor them in the execution of leadership responsibilities. We ensure a safe, disciplined, & supportive environment for leadership development, in & out of the barracks, to include outside the Lesesne Gate. We certify to the President that standards of performance for military & physical fitness pillars of The Citadel Experience have been met by each graduating member of the Corps of Cadets. 6

7 Commandant Guidance Lead the Corps ( my vision is the Corps leading the Corps ) Align goals and priorities now, at least broadly, to Co level Set timeline for summer to develop products Regimental Commander s Guidance & Priorities Goals at Regiment, Battalion, and Company levels Regimental Commander s Expectation Message Battle Rhythm for SY Commandant Emphasis Items Alignment across Battalions & Companies Achievable Goals 7

8 Thinking Like Commanders Clear, important, simple priorities Mission & People Corps-wide focus Inclusive mindset Accountable (share success, own failure) Set expectations early; reinforce often Be visible (human endeavor) Communicate, communicate, communicate Consistency & Standardization Be a leader, all the time MINDSET ACTIONS Direction, Alignment, Commitment 8

9 Direction (Priorities & Goals) --Points to Ponder-- PILLARS Framework Academic Military (Leadership) Physical Effectiveness Moral & Ethical QEP Ethical Reasoning Accreditation issue CORPS OPS Framework Guard duty Accountability Significant events (Matriculation, President s Inspection, etc) Mess decorum CORPS CULTURE Framework Alcohol, Hazing, Mutual Respect Corps Squad Training Duty, Honor, Respect How Many? Measurable from Regiment to Company? Corps Commitment? Relevant over Time? 9

10 Goal Development Commandant Emphasis Items Alignment across Battalions & Companies Achievable Goals 10

11 Next Two Weeks Solidify priorities & goals Brief back to Commandant Give Co Commanders your guidance Discuss how to align (next meeting) Commander s call Staff meetings Routine reinforcement, interim assessments 11