End of ATEC
Friday, June 25, 2010
Finally, after months of training and preparation, ATEC Stage 2 has come to a close. There's no news on how well my unit has performed, but the completion of this daunting evaluation is a relief to everyone.
I am, of course, not going to divulge too much details on the actual event. What I'm going to comment on is about management and leadership capabilities that could be applicable in the working world.
I am, of course, not going to divulge too much details on the actual event. What I'm going to comment on is about management and leadership capabilities that could be applicable in the working world.
Disclaimer: This is not a personal attack whatsoever, it is only my personal opinion on how things are carried out.
Basically, as the logistics officer's signaller, I get to see how logistics-related activities are done outfield. There are many things that my boss needs to look after, and that proves to be a challenge when your subordinates too have other things to complete other than logistics-based activities. It is quite sad to see that even on the evaluation, everyone was still doing their own things and there was a lack of central command, which made consolidation of information very difficult.
I think it is important that a boss needs to be fully aware of what your subordinates are doing, so that your instructions passed down would not be difficult or troublesome to follow. Also, it is important to have a central command and control system for better information facilitation. Short and concise briefings on what to do before each project/mission are also crucial.
Try putting the above into a corporate world perspective. (It may difficult for those who haven't stepped into army, but do try.) I think it's really all about management skills and how informations is spread both upwards and downwards on the hierarchy. How you manage your staff will determine how your staff function as a whole. And this type of skills does not come with studying theories from the book, it comes with practice and more practice. And finally, understanding each others' jobscope will make things much easier for everyone.
That said, I'm glad ATEC is over. Now it's time to take a break, and get back to my civilian life. Some people call is Civilian Conversion Course (CCC). Whatever it is called, I've got scholarships and colleges to apply to, things to study, a new camera to explore, an overseas trip to plan...the list never ends. I guess being busy makes one's life more fulfilling.
Till then.
Basically, as the logistics officer's signaller, I get to see how logistics-related activities are done outfield. There are many things that my boss needs to look after, and that proves to be a challenge when your subordinates too have other things to complete other than logistics-based activities. It is quite sad to see that even on the evaluation, everyone was still doing their own things and there was a lack of central command, which made consolidation of information very difficult.
I think it is important that a boss needs to be fully aware of what your subordinates are doing, so that your instructions passed down would not be difficult or troublesome to follow. Also, it is important to have a central command and control system for better information facilitation. Short and concise briefings on what to do before each project/mission are also crucial.
Try putting the above into a corporate world perspective. (It may difficult for those who haven't stepped into army, but do try.) I think it's really all about management skills and how informations is spread both upwards and downwards on the hierarchy. How you manage your staff will determine how your staff function as a whole. And this type of skills does not come with studying theories from the book, it comes with practice and more practice. And finally, understanding each others' jobscope will make things much easier for everyone.
That said, I'm glad ATEC is over. Now it's time to take a break, and get back to my civilian life. Some people call is Civilian Conversion Course (CCC). Whatever it is called, I've got scholarships and colleges to apply to, things to study, a new camera to explore, an overseas trip to plan...the list never ends. I guess being busy makes one's life more fulfilling.
Till then.
hiatus
Sunday, June 13, 2010
it has been quite some time since i last posted. there's a lot to do, and blogging, well, has taken a back seat.
many things have happened, mostly good, and i'm happy at where i am now. i guess you need to let go off things before you could realise if they really do belong to you. Grabbing too hard would only cause pain on both sides...
It's atec stage 2 in 2 weeks time, and then it will be low period, I hope. Then I will have more time for my own things, which include playing around with my newly bought Olympus E-P1. =)
Till then.
many things have happened, mostly good, and i'm happy at where i am now. i guess you need to let go off things before you could realise if they really do belong to you. Grabbing too hard would only cause pain on both sides...
It's atec stage 2 in 2 weeks time, and then it will be low period, I hope. Then I will have more time for my own things, which include playing around with my newly bought Olympus E-P1. =)
Till then.