Dynamic Subordinancy

“Caine Mutiny”

• • • • Dynamic Subordinancy Viewing Followership Role 10 Rules of Followership Techniques of Military Dissent

Overview

Dynamic Subordinancy

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Definition:

Taking responsibility for ourselves & our actions while taking the opportunity to create win/win situations for ourselves & our bosses •

Your Role

– Take active steps to strengthen relationship – Enhance support in organization

Cast of Characters

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Lt Commander Queeg:

Captain of U.S.S. Caine

Lt Stephen Maryk:

Executive Officer (second in command)

Lt Thomas Keefer:

Communication Officer

Ensign Willis Keith:

Asst Communications Officer

Lt Cmdr DeVriess:

Former captain of U.S.S. Caine

Lt Greenwald:

Defense Counsel for Lt Maryk

Viewing Followership Role

• • • Job Boss/Subordinate Relationship Responsibility for Ourselves

Integrity

“Integrity is the fundamental premise for military service in a free society. Without integrity, the moral pillars of our military strength, public trust, and self-respect are lost.” General Charles A. Gabriel Chief of Staff, US Air Force (CSAF), 1982-1986 AFDD1-1

10 Rules of Followership

• • • • • Don’t blame boss Don’t fight boss Use initiative Accept responsibility Tell truth & don’t quibble • Do homework • • • • Suggestion implementation Keep boss informed Fix problems as they occur Honest day’s work

• • Techniques – Establish Preconditions – Evaluate the Issues Delivery – Control Your Emotions – Chain of Command – Write Dissent Down – Provide Support (facts) – Solution

Military Dissent

• • • • Dynamic Subordinancy Viewing Followership Role 10 Rules of Followership Military Dissent

Summary