LDR-201S (NCOA) Knowledge Checks

One foundation of this is the ability to cultivate as many options as possible. The variety of options is a direct product of diversity in background, perspective, experiences, and thought. This statement BEST describes which of the following concepts that promote agile, inclusive, and innovative institutions?

Answer: Agility

A great manager must be able to tackle decisions on his or her own and, most importantly, must be capable of bearing the responsibility of those choices, be they good or bad. This statement BEST describes which of the following qualities of a great manager?

Answer: Being autonomous and responsible

This is at the heart of the relationship of the profession with the American people and to each other. Within the Professions of Arms, this statement BEST describes which of the following?

Answer: Character

MSgt Livingston said, "This stage provides you, your team and stakeholders with an opportunity to evaluate how successful the project was and what lessons were learned during the process." MSgt Livingston's comments BEST explain which of the following stages of project management?

Answer: Closure

From informal networking and cooperative activities to fully integrating the efforts of separate organizations, this is a spectrum that spans multiple domains and has many methods. This statement BEST describes which of the following concepts that promote agile, inclusive, and innovative institutions?

Answer: Collaboration

Leaders must master all forms of this, including one-on-one, departmental, and full-staff conversations, as well as communication via the phone, email, video, chat, and social media. This statement BEST describes which of the following strong leadership skills?

Answer: Communication

This includes both the technical skillset to perform the relevant task to standard as well as the ability to integrate that skill with others. Within the Professions of Arms, this statement BEST describes which of the following?

Answer: Competence

Learning some de-escalation strategies and taking time to understand different perspectives can go a long way, no matter your position. This statement BEST describes which of the following management skills you need for success?

Answer: Conflict Management

This aspect of teamwork can be at tension with competition, and both are central human characteristics; the nature of modern warfare puts a premium on cooperation within the team in order to prevail. This statement BEST describes which of the following teamwork effects within the Armed Forces of the United States?

Answer: Cooperation

Successful teamwork requires this commensurate with responsibility. This statement BEST describes which of the following teamwork effects within the Armed Forces of the United States?

Answer: Delegation of Authority

Successful mission command demands that subordinate leaders at all echelons exercise this and act aggressively and independently to accomplish the mission. This statement BEST describes which of the following concepts?

Answer: Disciplined initiative

This, in general, is a collective mixture of differences as applied to mission accomplishment and is a strategic necessity. This statement BEST describes which of the following concepts that promote agile, inclusive, and innovative institutions?

Answer: Diversity

As members of the profession of arms, we fulfill our duty without consideration of self-interest, sacrificing our lives if needed. This statement BEST describes which of the following values of U.S. military service?

Answer: Duty

MSgt Sheppard said, "You have to specifically outline your fight. Discipline your organization to stay at the correct level and focus on the tasks at hand. One commander purposely kept his headquarters lean, not allowing the staff the ability or opportunity to take on subordinate headquarters tasks. Staying at the correct level enables mission command." MSgt Sheppard's comments BEST explain which of the following Mission Command challenges, insights, and best practices?

Answer: Empowerment

This is a skill that helps you turn a vision into reality. This statement BEST describes which of the following management skills you need for success?

Answer: Entrepreneurship

MSgt Carlson said, "This is the beginning of the creative stage, where the carefully laid project plans are turned into tangible deliverables." MSgt Carlson's comments BEST explain which of the following stages of project management?

Answer: Execution

We must identify and minimize procedural and cultural barriers to collaboration. Compartmentalized security clearances are an example of this. This statement BEST Identifies which of the following?

Answer: Formal Barriers

MSgt McNeal said, "This can be accomplished by informing and being informed by dialogue with higher HQ and mission partners. Grasping their viewpoints while also informing them of your point of view, possible risks, possibilities, and attainable options." MSgt McNeal's comments BEST explain which of the following Mission Command challenges, insights, and best practices?

Answer: Gain and share understanding

MSgt Phillip said, "This is an agreement of trust for subsequent disciplined initiative on the part of the subordinates. The word disciplined is key here, signifying a shared agreement between both parties that the actions taken will be consistent with higher intent and the shared context." MSgt Phillip's comments BEST explain which of the following Mission Command challenges, insights, and best practices?

Answer: Gain and share understanding

MSgt Humphrey said, "This starts with conversation and translation to inform and be informed by national and international leadership such as providing instruction on risk." MSgt Humphrey's comments BEST explain which of the following Mission Command challenges, insights, and best practices?

Answer: Guidance and Intent

MSgt Renteria said, "To achieve this you must comprehend and assign who owns risk - risk to mission, risk to force, risk to strategy. You have to clarify where the commander is willing to accept risk and specifically clarify who is authorized to take what level of risk." MSgt Renteria's comments BEST explain which of the following Mission Command challenges, insights, and best practices?

Answer: Guidance and intent

A great manager always wants to evolve, learn, and better him- or herself. The more of this they have, the faster the learning occurs! This statement BEST describes which of the following qualities of a great manager?

Answer: Having Intellectual Resources

Exceptional leaders have the ability to look into their company's projections and make clear, concrete goals that will benefit their organization. This statement BEST describes which of the following powerful traits of a successful leader?

Answer: Having a vision for the future

This is the quality of maturity; dedication, trust, and dependability that commits members of the profession of arms to act responsibly; to be accountable for actions; to fulfill obligations; and to hold others accountable for their actions. This statement BEST describes which of the following values of U.S. military service?

Answer: Honor

MSgt Thomason said, "Early in your career, or in a contributing roles, this is all about working with people over whom you have no authority." MSgt Raymond's comments BEST explain which of the following core leadership skills that every career needs?

Answer: Influence

MSgt Landry said, "This project management stage is all about giving the project a relatively broad definition and establishing whether or not it is feasible." MSgt Landry's comments BEST explain which of the following stages of project management?

Answer: Initiation

This hinges on developing critical thinking skills, being accepting of uncertainty, having social and emotional intelligence, and always having the desire and determination to push forward. This statement BEST describes which of the following powerful traits of a successful leader?

Answer: Learning Agility

The Air Force will employ agile, multi-domain solutions to detect, characterize, deter, and defeat adversaries. This statement BEST describes which of the following strategic vectors that identify priority areas for investment, institutional change, and operational concepts?

Answer: Maintain a robust and flexible global ISR capability

MSgt Killian said, "To make sure that everything is progressing as it should, a project manager needs to be able to effectively measure and communicate project progress." MSgt Killian's comments BEST explain which of the following stages of project management?

Answer: Monitoring

This is the ability to act rightly in the face of popular opposition or discouragement. This statement BEST describes which of the following values of U.S. military service?

Answer: Moral Courage

Throughout history this has defined warriors. It is the ability to confront physical pain, hardship, death, or threat of death. This statement BEST describes which of the following values of U.S. military service?

Answer: Physical Courage

MSgt Clarkson said, "In this stage, a more in-depth outline of the project's goals and requirements is created." MSgt Clarkson's comments BEST explain which of the following stages of project management?

Answer: Planning

The nuclear mission remains the clear priority of Air Force leaders, but the Air Force also offers many additional capabilities to deter a wide range of actors. This statement BEST describes which of the following strategic vectors that identify priority areas for investment, institutional change, and operational concepts?

Answer: Provide effective 21st-century deterrence

Start by including this into your team composition table. In this table, list each project team member and his or her status (regular or ad hoc member) and each stakeholder and his or her status. This statement BEST describes which of the following parts of a Project Plan?

Answer: Resources

MSgt Raymond said, "This is when you simply understand your strengths and weaknesses, however gaining this skill is not simple at all." MSgt Raymond's comments BEST explain which of the following core leadership skills that every career needs?

Answer: Self-Awareness

This epitomizes the quality of putting our nation, our military mission(s), and others before ourselves. This statement BEST describes which of the following values of U.S. military service?

Answer: Selfless Service

Your subproject work breakdown goes here. It shows how the project will be broken down into subprojects, the deliverables that will be produced by each subproject, and who is accountable for each deliverable. This statement BEST describes which of the following parts of a Project Plan?

Answer: Structure/Accountability

Try to brainstorm ideas and commit to doing work that goes beyond the daily routine. This statement BEST describes which of the following ways you can build leadership skills?

Answer: Take Initiative

Mission Command exploits this, emphasizing trust, force of will, initiative, judgement and creativity. This statement BEST describes which of the following concepts?

Answer: The Human Element

Following resources, this part is next. There shouldn't be more than 10 to 13 total tasks on it, including the deadline date for the final deliverable. This statement BEST describes which of the following parts of a Project Plan?

Answer: The Milestone Schedule

This is the first section of the detailed plan. You must write it down in description in which you describe the final deliverable in terms the customer can understand. This statement BEST describes which of the following parts of a Project Plan?

Answer: The Scope Plan

This is at the end of the project, which shouldn't run more than a page or so. It should outline the highlights of the project. This statement BEST describes which of the following parts of a Project Plan?

Answer: The executive Summary

Essential to mission command is this at every level of command and a command climate of mutual trust and understanding. This statement BEST describes which of the following concepts?

Answer: Thorough understanding of the CC's intent

MSgt Dunn said, "This is achieved through your words and actions, as well as the ongoing necessity to reinforcing it. Commanders must rely on human interpersonal relationships, not the more impersonal transactional activities to build teams." MSgt Dunn's comments BEST explain which of the following Mission Command challenges, insights, and best practices?

Answer: Trust and Relationships

MSgt Brown said, "Attaining and holding on to this is probably a commander's most important action. It is key to a command climate, an infused culture, of mission command." MSgt Brown's comments BEST explain which of the following Mission Command challenges, insights, and best practices?

Answer: Trust and relationships

This includes adherence to the most idealistic societal norms, are common to all the Services, and represent the essence of military professionalism. Within the Professions of Arms, this statement BEST describes which of the following?

Answer: Values of Joint Service

Some barriers are more nuanced and add excessive levels of hierarchy and bureaucratic filtering. This statement BEST Identifies which of the following?

Answer: Vertical Barriers