SAF 24/7 Leadership Framework

In the SAF, leadership is defined as a _______ of influencing people to accomplish the mission, inspire their commitment and improve the organization.

Answer explanation

It is a process, meaning it is on-going. We lead; NOT manage. Know the difference.

In the SAF, leadership is defined as a process of influencing people to _________ the mission, inspire their _________ and __________ the organization.

• execute,

  commitment,

  enhance

• accomplish,

  commitment,

  improve

• complete,

  commitment,

  fulfill

• focus on,

  commitment,

  augment

Answer explanation

Being "through trained", we are mostly focused on (1) Direct leadership & (2) Organizational Leadership.

Both Direct & Organizational leadership can be related to accomplish mission and inspire commitment.

The purpose of the SAF 24/7 Framework is a ________ model that provides guidelines for ________ and communicating the effective application in the SAF

• practical, applying

• structured, sharing

• leadership, learning

• behavioral, thinking

Answer explanation

That is why we learn Organizational Learning, to shape our Behavior and drive our Thinking.

In the 24/7 framework – The triangle is the building blocks for __________ leadership and the circle is the leadership __________ which guides the manifestation of leadership in SAF.

• effective, context

• direct, environment

• strategic, compass

• organizational, competencies

Answer explanation

Context is very important, we need to be strong in our LCM competencies and skills (Previous Lesson) to be able to understand and apply context.

Under “Mission and Purpose” the underpinning attributes are (1) Defend the nation, (2) ________ and ________ Purpose, (3) Accomplish mission ________ strong Sense of Duty.

• Identity, communicate, with

• Identify, define, with

• Identify, explain, with

• Identify, create, with

Answer explanation

If we fail to communicate the purpose, overtime the commitment of our people will not be enduring.

Under “Operating Environment” the two attributes are (1) VUCA __________ and (2) Technological and social changes.

Answer explanation

VUCA - qualities that make a situation or condition difficult to analyze, respond to or plan.
If we cannot accept change or change ourselves then we are not yet ready.

Under the “Desire Outcomes”, in the exercise of leadership, SAF leaders should take into account organizational outcomes __________accomplishing the mission.

Answer explanation

We must always understand the intent of the mission, not just the mission statement.

Under “Desired outcomes”, leaders must ________ followers, build strong commitment and ‘will to fight’ to defend the Nation. Leaders must also ________ organizational learning and resilience.

• aspire, develop

• lead, built

• Inspire, support

• motivate, scaffold

Answer explanation

Now we know why we do organizational learning. It is part of SAF desired outcome to support our Mission & Purpose.

Under the triangle, the “values” represent the SAF core values to foster a common understanding of the acceptable leadership behaviors of all SAF personnel.

• common, acceptable

• common, intricacy

• common, SAF

• common, positive

Answer explanation

Values are more important than we think. It allow us to make "value-based decision".

Under the “Competencies” block, what does these competencies refer to? __________ competencies.

Answer explanation

In SAF leadership framework, we are talking about leadership competencies not combat competencies.