USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series 1

Auxiliary Deck Plate Leadership SeriesImproving Unit Engagement

 USCG Leadership Competency: Leading Others: Team Building Learning Outcomes: Describe six ways to improve unit engagement Assess what stage the flotilla or division is at

An engaged unit is a highly effective team. Unit engagement is one of the toughest challenges faced by Flotilla and Division commanders today.  

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Overview of Need

An engaged unit is a highly effective team. Unit engagement is one of the toughest challenges faced by Flotilla and Division commanders today.

As time passes, it can be difficult to keep your unit motivated and determined to go the extra mile. Members can quickly become complacent and end up doing the bare minimum to get by.

It is crucial to keep your members motivated and satisfied, with plenty of opportunities for development and upward mobility.

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Be a Leader they can Believe in and Lead by Example

Strong interest in members

In both Auxiliary and personal lives

5 years of membership is a crucial time

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Empower your MembersGive members the ability to make decisions and offer input

Provide members with necessary resources

Create a sense of ownership and provide opportunities for growth

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Build a Positive Work Environment

Positive unit culture

Let members interact, have fun, blow off steam

Respect work/live balance

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Build Confidence in Your Members

Be hearty in praise

Recognize hard work/achievements

Keep members motivated

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Provide Feedback

Younger generations thrive on feedback

Opportunities for coaching and mentoring

Find hidden talents and skills

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Measure member Engagement

Unit dynamics will change over time

Develop member metrics

Be honest about challenges

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Summary – Where are We as a Flotilla?

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Do we have:

Leaders we can believe in and lead by example?

Empower us?

Build a positive work environment?

Build confidence in us?

Give feedback?

Measure member engagement

How can we get there? What should we do?

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