IT ALIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY POZZUOLI - NAPLES

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1 IT ALIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY POZZUOLI - NAPLES Dear Commandant, The ltalian Air Force Academy will organize from the Bth to the 12 1 h October 2018 an educational module entitled "Leadership and Agllity in Complex Environments". The aim will be to promote the understanding, implementing and future self-development of leadership capabillties through conceptual and practical activities. Qualified military officers, university professors and talented speakers will use a holistic approach to guarantee participants a sound grasp of an effective "transformational" Leadership, and cognitive primers to development and self-development of leadership skills. Teamwork and group discussions will be fostered in arder to enhance a Leadershiporiented mindset and ethical behaviors. The learning-by-doing method will play an important raie in ali educational activities. Moreover, concept generation through exchange of ideas, relations, transactions, networking, and cultural cross-pollination will be systematically promoted to provide a deeper and richer leaming experience. We are convinced that, with the active contribution of ali the participants, we will be able to set up a suitable leaming environment, building deeper awareness of fundamental concepts, improved skills, and the competences essential for the future development of tomorrow's leaders. For further details and administrative information, please see the relevant enclosures. Looking foiward to welcoming your participants. The Commandant (Brigadier Generai Enrico DEGNI) ~~ Enclosures: - Module description; Administrative information; - Application form.

2 Competences Learning outcomes Skills Knowledge Leadership and Agility in Complex Environments Module Description Implementation Group Doc.: IG/2013/07 Date: Origin: ESDC SECRETARIAT Country IT Institution ITAFA Leadership and Agility in Complex Environments ECTS 2.0 Service All Language English University Teachers: Minimum Qualification for Lecturers o English: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level B1 or NATO STANAG Level 2, o Scholars in Leadership and related fields (e.g. sociology, psychology, philosophy, etc.) Officers: o English: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level B2 or NATO STANAG Level 3, o Leaders or Commanders in their Branches. Prerequisites for international participants English: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level B2 or NATO STANAG Level 2. At least 2 years of national military education. Good knowledge about their Armed Forces and current military duties outside their country and missions abroad. Students are willing to discuss their opinions with other people. Goals of the Module The goal is to enhance a common understanding by young officers of the essential functions and workings of Self and Team Leadership, with special reference to the military. This module is also intended to foster self-development in young officers in the area of self and team leadership. Has a basic knowledge on Self and Team leadership; Developing professional communication abilities, both orally and in writing, including negotiation and mediation techniques, and the necessary terminologies allowing him/her to express opinion, arguments, orders and feedbacks in an appropriate manner. Carries out tasks in accordance with specified objectives, being integrated in a work group and allocates specific tasks to subordinate levels using communication and dialog, cooperation, positive thinking and mutual respect and using feed-back to improve personal activity; Develops interpersonal communication skills and cultural open mindedness within a group in situations of work or in an external environment (transmitting opinions, orders, feedbacks, etc.); Demonstrates ability to optimise human potential like steadiness, determination, work anticipation, organisation, sense of liability and integrates gender-awareness in his/her decisions; Assumes responsibilities of the leader, based on modern means of Leadership; Is capable of effectively communicating and interacting in an international environment. Page 1 of 2 Original: imaf 2014 participants 27 th June 2014 Revised by Col Dr. GELL 28 th August 2014 Revised by Col. AArnn Antonio MASSIMO & Col Assoc. Prof. Dr. GELL 9 th May 2018 Revised Module Description approved by the Implementation Group 18 th June 2018

3 conceptual framework Activities Leadership and Agility in Complex Environments Module Description Implementation Group Doc.: IG/2013/07 Date: Origin: ESDC SECRETARIAT Verification of learning outcomes Verification of learning outcomes: learning outcomes will be evaluated during the whole course while performing each activity by trainers. Module Details Main Topic Distance learning and paper writing Recommended Working Hours (WH) 25 Details Research work (WH 8). Self-Study periods (WH 9). Paper writing (WH 8). Experiencebased Outdoor Training 15 Team building & leading; Decision making; Stress management; Decision making; Communications. Best Practices 3 Oral presentations of best graded paper with discussion. Lessons 15 Introduction to complex environment and small group dynamics; Self-leadership; Team-leadership. Learning Outcomes and final Remarks 2 Open discussion. Total 60 Page 2 of 2 Original: imaf 2014 participants 27 th June 2014 Revised by Col Dr. GELL 28 th August 2014 Revised by Col. AArnn Antonio MASSIMO & Col Assoc. Prof. Dr. GELL 9 th May 2018 Revised Module Description approved by the Implementation Group 18 th June 2018

4 ITALIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY POZZUOLI NAPLES LEADERSHIP AND AGILITY IN COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS European Administrative information 8-12 October 2018 Participants Participants are: - cadets/young officers with at least 2 years of national military education and good knowledge about their service and current military operations in their country; - national civilian University Students. The Module will be provided in English language (required CEFR Level B2 or NATO STANAG Level 2). Registration Process Registration is open on a first-come-first-served basis to the first 30 students as of 15 July till 30 August 2018, please use the attached application form and send it to Module POC. Transportation Participants will be responsible to send all travel details no later than 1 October Italian Air Force Academy will provide ground transportation from CAPODICHINO Airport or Naples Train Station on Sunday 7 October 2018 and again Saturday 13 October 2017 (Friday 12 October, in the afternoon, on request). Participants planning to drive to the Italian Air Force Academy must provide estimated time of arrival. Costs Roundtrip travel costs should be paid by the parent military organization/the sending Institute for each delegation. No course fee is required. The host Academy will provide all lodging, meals, entertainment and transportation. Additional Information Service uniform/civilian informal dress will be used in the classroom and for indoor activities. Battle dress (camouflage only for military participants), gym suit and swimsuit will be needed for outdoor activities. Official uniform/formal dress for dinner with the Italian Air Force Academy Commandant. Course Venue Direzione Studi dell Accademia Aeronautica, via San Gennaro Agnano n.30, Pozzuoli Naples. POC For any further details contact - Colonel Antonio MASSIMO phone number antonio.massimo@aeronautica.difesa.it - D.ssa Monica FRONZA phone number aeroaccademia.std.ri@aeronautica.difesa.it

5 Application form Leadership & Agility in Complex Environments Module 8-12 October 2018 Pozzuoli (Naples) - ITALY Personal information Rank / Position Name Surname male date of birth phone number female Country Armed Force Sending Institute Passport / ID card Point of contact (POC) of sending institute Rank / Position Name Surname phone number address Arriving by plane Arrival information (due to no later than 1 October using this format) Participants should arrive in Naples on Sunday 7 October (afternoon) Flight number Arrival time Italian Air Force Academy will provide pick up from: train Train number Arrival time CAPODICHINO AIRPORT NAPLES CENTRAL STATION car Car type & plate Estimated Arrival time (exact timing will be communicated to participants before arrival) Arriving by plane train car Departure information (due to no later than 10 October using this format) Participants should depart from Naples on Saturday 13 October (Friday 12 October in the afternoon on request) Flight number Departure time Italian Air Force Academy will provide pick up to: Train number Car type & plate Departure time Estimated Departure time CAPODICHINO AIRPORT NAPLES CENTRAL STATION (exact timing will be communicated to participants before departure) Last date for registration is 30 August 2017 Please send the application form to: antonio.massimo@aeronautica.difesa.it aeroaccademia.std.ri@aeronautica.difesa.it ITALIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY