Elective Curriculum Outline

 Motivation

Ø       Definition of Motivation

Ø       Why Motivation is Important

Ø       Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Ø       Motivational Techniques for Members

 Delegating Authority

Ø       Definition of Delegation of Authority

Ø       Relationship Between Authority and Responsibility

Ø       When to Delegate

Ø       Definition of Homogeneous Assignment

 Meeting Planning

Ø       Why Plan Your Meetings?

Ø       Cadet Meeting Format

Ø       Senior Meeting Format

 Unit Training Programs

Ø       Unit Training Defined

Ø       Effective Unit Training

Ø       Integrating Individual Functions

Ø       Passive Training Programs

Ø       Active Training Programs

Ø       Continual Training

Ø       Group, Wing, Region, and National Programs

Ø       Commitment of Command

 Working with Families

Ø       Why Include Families

Ø       Explaining the Missions

Ø       Encouraging Family Involvement

 Problem Solving

Ø       The Problem solving Model

Ø       The Case Study

 How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

Ø       Group/Wing

Ø       The Staff

Ø       Your Boss (the Group/Wing Commander)

Ø       The LO

Ø       Working Together

 Budgeting

Ø       The importance of Budgeting at the Unit Level

Ø       Determining Your Assets and Needs

Ø       Raising Funds

 Your Staff: What They Do for You

Ø       The Basic Composite Squadron Staff

Ø       How Your Staff Helps You

Ø       How You Can Support Your Staff

Effective Listening

Ø       Definition of Effective Listening

Ø       Critical Attributes of Effective Listening

Ø       The Five Types of Listening

Ø       Effective Listening Techniques

 Successful Units

Ø       Characteristics of a Successful Unit

Ø       Resources Necessary for Unit Success

Ø       Four Questions that Define a Successful Unit

Ø       Measuring Unit Success

 Successful Leaders

Ø       Traits of Managers

Ø       Traits of Successful Leaders

Ø       Differences Between Leaders and Managers

Ø       Communication: the Critical Success Factor

Ø       Five Critical Questions to Help Assess Leadership Potential

 Hazing

Ø       Definition of Hazing

Ø       Civil Air Patrol Hazing Policy

Ø       CAP Reporting Measures

Ø       Preventative Measures