Army Basic Leader Course (BLC) - (L) Developmental Counciling Flashcards
The purpose of counseling is to provide a structured process for leaders to review a subordinate’s performance, behavior, and potential, offering guidance to help them improve, grow professionally, and achieve their goals within the Army.
What is the purpose of counseling?
The process used by leaders to review subordinate’s performance and potential
Key Terms
What is the purpose of counseling?
The process used by leaders to review subordinate’s performance and potential
What are the three categories of counseling?
Event
Performance
Professional
What does an event counseling cover?
follows an event (promotion, separation, transfer, referral), can address performance on an singular event
What does a performance counseling cover?
soldier performance over a specified period (quarterly), and establish future objectives
What does a professional growth counseling cover?
plans for individual and professional goals (schools, duty/special assignments, promotions, reenlistment options)
What is the importance of a reception/integration counseling?
Familiarizes new members to unit standards, roles, and assignments
Identifies and alleviates concerns new members may have
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is the purpose of counseling? | The process used by leaders to review subordinate’s performance and potential |
What are the three categories of counseling? | Event |
What does an event counseling cover? | follows an event (promotion, separation, transfer, referral), can address performance on an singular event |
What does a performance counseling cover? | soldier performance over a specified period (quarterly), and establish future objectives |
What does a professional growth counseling cover? | plans for individual and professional goals (schools, duty/special assignments, promotions, reenlistment options) |
What is the importance of a reception/integration counseling? |
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What must you have to effectively perform an adverse event counseling? | Paper trail of performance/event counseling’s showing an attempt to solve the issue |
Who establishes professional goals for a growth counseling? | Leader and subordinate |
What are the characteristics of an effective counseling session? | Purpose - clearly defined purpose (and result) |
What is the developmental counseling form? | DA 4856 |
What skills should you use in every counseling situation? | Appropriate questioning |
How can you deal with resistance to a counseling session? | Reconfirm purpose Keep discussion professional Discuss the issue openly Slow the tempo of the session Focus on one specific behavior |
What are the four steps of the counseling process? | Identify the need for counseling |
If the counseling issue is substandard performance, you must provide what? | The standard |