Course Objectives:
- Enhance leadership and communication skills for crew command.
- Develop advanced decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Improve operational management techniques.
- Learn to manage stress and maintain performance under pressure.
- Conduct effective debriefings and performance evaluations.
Course Outlines:
Day-1
Leadership and Team Dynamics
Advanced Leadership Skills
- Leadership styles and their impact on crew performance
- Building trust and credibility with the crew
- Motivational techniques for high-performance teams
- Case studies of effective leadership in crew command
Team Dynamics and Cohesion
- Understanding team roles and dynamics
- Strategies for fostering teamwork and collaboration
- Managing diverse and multi-disciplinary teams
- Practical exercises in team building and cohesion.
Day-2
Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
Advanced Decision-Making Techniques
- Decision-making models and frameworks (e.g., OODA Loop, DECIDE Model)
- Balancing speed and accuracy in decision-making
- Cognitive biases and how to mitigate them
- Real-world case studies on critical decision-making
Problem-Solving Under Pressure
- Structured problem-solving approaches (e.g., Root Cause Analysis)
- Creative and lateral thinking techniques
- Scenario-based exercises in problem-solving
- Group discussions and debriefs.
Day-3
Operational Management
Planning and Execution
- Operational planning and resource management
- Delegation and task prioritization
- Time management strategies for commanders
- Practical exercises in operational planning
Monitoring and Adjusting Operations
- Monitoring crew performance and operational progress
- Making adjustments to plans in real-time
- Contingency planning and flexibility
- Case studies on successful operational adjustments.
Day-4
Stress Management and Performance Optimization
Stress and Fatigue Management
- Understanding the impact of stress and fatigue on performance
- Techniques for managing stress and maintaining composure
- Fatigue mitigation strategies
- Practical exercises in stress management
Performance Optimization
- Techniques for enhancing individual and team performance
- Use of simulation and drills to improve readiness
- Feedback mechanisms and performance improvement plans
- Role-playing exercises in high-pressure scenarios.
Day-5
Debriefing and Continuous Improvement
Conducting Effective Debriefings
- Importance of debriefing in crew command
- Structured debriefing techniques (e.g., AAR – After Action Review)
- Encouraging open and constructive feedback
Practical exercises in conducting debriefings.