Elective Curriculum Outline

 Motivation

• Definition of Motivation
• Why Motivation is Important
• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
• Motivational Techniques for Members

Delegating Authority

• Definition of Delegation of Authority
• Relationship Between Authority and Responsibility
• When to Delegate
• Definition of Homogeneous Assignment

Meeting Planning

• Why Plan Your Meetings?
• Cadet Meeting Format
• Senior Meeting Format

Unit Training Programs

• Unit Training Defined
• Effective Unit Training
• Integrating Individual Functions
• Passive Training Programs
• Active Training Programs
• Continual Training
• Group, Wing, Region, and National Programs
• Commitment of Command

Working with Families

• Why Include Families
• Explaining the Missions
• Encouraging Family Involvement

Problem Solving

• The Problem solving Model
• The Case Study

How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• Group/Wing
• The Staff
• Your Boss (the Group/Wing Commander)
• The LO
• Working Together

Budgeting

• The importance of Budgeting at the Unit Level
• Determining Your Assets and Needs
• Raising Funds

Your Staff: What They Do for You

• The Basic Composite Squadron Staff
• How Your Staff Helps You
• How You Can Support Your Staff

Effective Listening

• Definition of Effective Listening
• Critical Attributes of Effective Listening
• The Five Types of Listening
• Effective Listening Techniques

Successful Units

• Characteristics of a Successful Unit
• Resources Necessary for Unit Success
• Four Questions that Define a Successful Unit
• Measuring Unit Success

Successful Leaders

• Traits of Managers
• Traits of Successful Leaders
• Differences Between Leaders and Managers
• Communication: the Critical Success Factor
• Five Critical Questions to Help Assess Leadership Potential

Hazing

• Definition of Hazing
• Civil Air Patrol Hazing Policy
• CAP Reporting Measures
• Preventative Measures