Optimizing Team Performance Through Behavioral
Dimensions in Leadership Assignments
SMSgt John calls TSgt Crews into her office and says, "I notice you like to do things by the book...so
I'm assigning you a significant tasker. You'll need to re-accomplish this operating instruction. It's
going to require you to be very precise, so I'm going to provide you plenty of time."
TSgt Crews' behavioral tendencies are MOSTLY aligned with the dimension. - ✔✔d.
conscientiousness
The conscientiousness dimension emphasis is on working conscientiously
within existing circumstances to ensure quality and accuracy. This includes adhering to
key directives and standards (you like to do things by the book), delegating important tasks (so
I'm assigning you a significant tasker), values of quality and accuracy (require you to be very
precise), and giving them time to plan carefully (I'm going to provide you plenty of time).
SMSgt Conley explains to his team, "MSgt Duke was put in the program manager position because
he performs in a stable and reliable manner. Although he likes to socialize a lot, he has a lot of
perseverance and dependability which will fit well with the job.
Because SMSgt Conley of PPS, his actions will MOST likely the mission. - ✔✔c.
understands the steadiness dimension; enhance
The steadiness dimension emphasis is on cooperating with others
within existing circumstances to carry out the task. This includes being consistent (stable),
predictable (reliable), patience (perseverance), and loyalty (dependability). Although the influence
dimension includes contacting people (socializing a lot), there's more evidence of the
steadiness dimension in the scenario and the position calls for steadiness. Understanding this
will enhance the mission.
,SMSgt Wilson calls TSgt Tilley into his office and says, "I have a tasker that requires you to communicate
with every individual in the unit. We need to show the positive impact of these new
procedures. You might have to tutor and advise some of our new folks on the new process and I
know you like that kind of stuff, so I'm going to give you this one."
TSgt Tilley's behavioral tendencies are MOSTLY aligned with the dimension. - ✔✔b.
influence
The influence dimension emphasis is on shaping the environment by
influencing or persuading others. This includes contacting people (communicate with every
individual in the unit), making a favorable impression (show a positive impact), and coaching
and counseling (tutor and advise).
SMSgt Todd remembers her PPS lesson in the SNCOA distance learning course. She calls TSgt Smith
into her office and says, "I noticed you are the type of person that likes to move fast on stuff at
work. I have a project that requires you to take the lead and give me a hurried turnaround on it. It
may also require you to manage some of the concerns of others. Smith replies, "I do like to be in
charge of things...when can I start?" The next day, Todd notices Smith directing several aspects of
the project without any supervision.
SMSgt Todd's actions BEST illustrate her understanding that TSgt Smith is mostly in the
dimension of PPS. - ✔✔a. dominance
The dominance dimension emphasis is on shaping the environment
by overcoming opposition to accomplish results. This includes getting immediate results (move
fast), authority (take the lead), quick decisions (hurried turnaround), and power (be in charge).
Although there is one aspect of steadiness (manage some of the concerns of others), there's
more evidence of the dominance dimension in the scenario.
SMSgt White explains to his team, "MSgt Foy was hired for the Superintendent, Inspector General,
because of his keen focus on specifics. He has a knack for excellence and correctness which is what
, the position calls for. He likes making a favorable impression, so he's the logical choice."
Because SMSgt White of PPS, his actions will MOST likely the mission. - ✔✔a.
understands the conscientiousness dimension; enhance
The conscientiousness dimension emphasis is on working conscientiously
within existing circumstances to ensure quality and accuracy. This includes concentrating
on key details (keen focus on specifics), and values of quality and accuracy (knack for
excellence and correctness). Since MSgt Foy's tendencies include more than one aspect of
the conscientiousness dimension and is what the position calls for, his actions will most likely
enhance the mission.
Dominance - ✔✔A dimension of PPS that focuses on shaping the environment by
overcoming opposition to accomplish results.
Influence - ✔✔A dimension of PPS that focuses on shaping the environment by
influencing or persuading others.
Steadiness - ✔✔A dimension of PPS that focuses on cooperating with others within
existing circumstances to carry out the task.
Conscientiousness - ✔✔A dimension of PPS that focuses on working conscientiously within
existing circumstances to ensure quality and accuracy.
The Adaption-Innovation Theory, - ✔✔developed by Dr. Michael J. Kirton,
is founded on the assumption that all people solve problems and are
creative. His theory suggests that problem solving and creativity are
both outcomes of the same brain function...think of creativity as a
component of problem solving. Since thinking involves problem solving
(which includes creativity), everyone has the ability to solve problems
Dimensions in Leadership Assignments
SMSgt John calls TSgt Crews into her office and says, "I notice you like to do things by the book...so
I'm assigning you a significant tasker. You'll need to re-accomplish this operating instruction. It's
going to require you to be very precise, so I'm going to provide you plenty of time."
TSgt Crews' behavioral tendencies are MOSTLY aligned with the dimension. - ✔✔d.
conscientiousness
The conscientiousness dimension emphasis is on working conscientiously
within existing circumstances to ensure quality and accuracy. This includes adhering to
key directives and standards (you like to do things by the book), delegating important tasks (so
I'm assigning you a significant tasker), values of quality and accuracy (require you to be very
precise), and giving them time to plan carefully (I'm going to provide you plenty of time).
SMSgt Conley explains to his team, "MSgt Duke was put in the program manager position because
he performs in a stable and reliable manner. Although he likes to socialize a lot, he has a lot of
perseverance and dependability which will fit well with the job.
Because SMSgt Conley of PPS, his actions will MOST likely the mission. - ✔✔c.
understands the steadiness dimension; enhance
The steadiness dimension emphasis is on cooperating with others
within existing circumstances to carry out the task. This includes being consistent (stable),
predictable (reliable), patience (perseverance), and loyalty (dependability). Although the influence
dimension includes contacting people (socializing a lot), there's more evidence of the
steadiness dimension in the scenario and the position calls for steadiness. Understanding this
will enhance the mission.
,SMSgt Wilson calls TSgt Tilley into his office and says, "I have a tasker that requires you to communicate
with every individual in the unit. We need to show the positive impact of these new
procedures. You might have to tutor and advise some of our new folks on the new process and I
know you like that kind of stuff, so I'm going to give you this one."
TSgt Tilley's behavioral tendencies are MOSTLY aligned with the dimension. - ✔✔b.
influence
The influence dimension emphasis is on shaping the environment by
influencing or persuading others. This includes contacting people (communicate with every
individual in the unit), making a favorable impression (show a positive impact), and coaching
and counseling (tutor and advise).
SMSgt Todd remembers her PPS lesson in the SNCOA distance learning course. She calls TSgt Smith
into her office and says, "I noticed you are the type of person that likes to move fast on stuff at
work. I have a project that requires you to take the lead and give me a hurried turnaround on it. It
may also require you to manage some of the concerns of others. Smith replies, "I do like to be in
charge of things...when can I start?" The next day, Todd notices Smith directing several aspects of
the project without any supervision.
SMSgt Todd's actions BEST illustrate her understanding that TSgt Smith is mostly in the
dimension of PPS. - ✔✔a. dominance
The dominance dimension emphasis is on shaping the environment
by overcoming opposition to accomplish results. This includes getting immediate results (move
fast), authority (take the lead), quick decisions (hurried turnaround), and power (be in charge).
Although there is one aspect of steadiness (manage some of the concerns of others), there's
more evidence of the dominance dimension in the scenario.
SMSgt White explains to his team, "MSgt Foy was hired for the Superintendent, Inspector General,
because of his keen focus on specifics. He has a knack for excellence and correctness which is what
, the position calls for. He likes making a favorable impression, so he's the logical choice."
Because SMSgt White of PPS, his actions will MOST likely the mission. - ✔✔a.
understands the conscientiousness dimension; enhance
The conscientiousness dimension emphasis is on working conscientiously
within existing circumstances to ensure quality and accuracy. This includes concentrating
on key details (keen focus on specifics), and values of quality and accuracy (knack for
excellence and correctness). Since MSgt Foy's tendencies include more than one aspect of
the conscientiousness dimension and is what the position calls for, his actions will most likely
enhance the mission.
Dominance - ✔✔A dimension of PPS that focuses on shaping the environment by
overcoming opposition to accomplish results.
Influence - ✔✔A dimension of PPS that focuses on shaping the environment by
influencing or persuading others.
Steadiness - ✔✔A dimension of PPS that focuses on cooperating with others within
existing circumstances to carry out the task.
Conscientiousness - ✔✔A dimension of PPS that focuses on working conscientiously within
existing circumstances to ensure quality and accuracy.
The Adaption-Innovation Theory, - ✔✔developed by Dr. Michael J. Kirton,
is founded on the assumption that all people solve problems and are
creative. His theory suggests that problem solving and creativity are
both outcomes of the same brain function...think of creativity as a
component of problem solving. Since thinking involves problem solving
(which includes creativity), everyone has the ability to solve problems
