Download or read book Leader Development for a Transforming Army written by Stephen G. Yackley and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Army is heavily involved in the global war on terrorism while also undergoing transformation to handle future challenges. Changes are occurring across the spectrum of doctrine, organization, training, material, personnel and facilities. These changes will require leaders who are not only tactically and technically proficient, but possess the character and leadership competencies to lead effectively. The development of our future strategic leaders requires an increased emphasis from senior leaders on subordinate leader development, combined with a method to enhance developmental feedback to these subordinate leaders. This paper, focuses on officer leader development, highlights the role of the senior leader as the values champion and in the establishment of an ethical organizational climate with an emphasis on how this impacts on subordinate leader development. This paper examines the use of a 360-degree feedback system for aiding in leader development. It explores the value of using this additional multirater feedback tool in assisting leaders achieve a higher level of self awareness, leading to increased effectiveness. Finally, this paper recommends the adoption of and a course of action for implementing a 360-degree feedback system for assisting with the leader development of Army officers. The implementation of a multirater feedback tool will enhance leader development providing a more self aware, effective leader for an Army in transformation.