Leadership and Personal Development Lab

1 credits · Undergraduate

Leader development is a continuous process of training, assessment and feedback with the goal of instilling and enhancing desirable behavior in individuals and organizations. Within the military science curriculum, this process is called the Leadership Development Program (LDP), modeled after the principles spelled out in Field Manual 22-100, Army Leadership, and standardized both on campus and Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) environments. The flexible methodology of LDP accommodates personalized, individual development at all levels of proficiency throughout the officer educational experience, from program entry to commissioning. The LDP includes basic leadership training, periodic assessment and counseling at both team and individual levels by experience observers. Trends and deficiencies are identified and addressed with retraining and reassessment in a continuous cycle. Effective leader development is progressive, building on lessons learned and maximizing individual potential. This course introduces students to the leadership development process by providing structured leadership opportunities in a variety of training settings. Student performance in leadership roles is assessed and notable strengths and weaknesses are identified. A plan for improvement is discussed in detail during one-on-one counseling sessions. [1]