Analyze the concepts and theories you read about in T206 and L200; utilizing key language and terms from these concepts and theories, write a substantive journal entry that describes the role of Sergeants Major (SGM) as an organizational-level leader (L200) and how that role changes with increased levels of responsibility.

This assignment targets ELOs 400-SMC-1014.20 (T206: Training Units and Developing Leaders), and 400-SMC-1015.12 (L200: Developing Organizations and Leaders)

Army doctrine teaches us that journaling is a tool to help expand one’s knowledge (self-awareness). Doctrine emphasizes that leaders read about, write about, and practice their profession. As a senior Army leader, you are constantly preparing yourself through lifelong learning and broadening experiences. Self-awareness enables leaders to recognize their strengths and weaknesses across a range of conditions and progressively employ strengths to correct weaknesses. Competent and confident leaders make sense of their experience and use it to learn more about themselves. Journals and after action reviews (AARs) are valuable tools in gaining an understanding of one’s experiences and reactions to changes in conditions. When an individual journals they are developing their critical thinking skills. Critical thinking provides a basis for reflection and continual learning. This type of thinking is purposeful and helps find facts, challenge assumptions, solve problems, and make decisions. Critical and innovative thought are abilities that enable adaptability.

The SGM plays a vital role in the development of organizations and its leaders. The level of responsibility of a SGM and spheres of influence will multiply exponentially. While the level of complexity will seem overwhelming at times, and forces a SGM to either, adapt to this new environment or fall to the wayside. Army doctrine will assist in achieving a better understanding of the complexity of challenges and issues that Sergeants Major face.

Assignment Instructions: Analyze the concepts and theories you read about in T206 and L200; utilizing key language and terms from these concepts and theories, write a substantive journal entry that describes the role of Sergeants Major (SGM) as an organizational-level leader (L200) and how that role changes with increased levels of responsibility. Additionally, as part of your journal examine ways in which a SGM influences the development of the organization and its leaders using the concepts of critical thinking (T206).

The journal entry must be between 400-700 words. Adhere to good writing standards IAW APA guidelines. Do not write in first person.

Requirements: 400-700 words