How Can the Army Build Civilian Leadership Efficacy Through the Optimization of Supervisory Interview Processes
Abstract
We must overhaul our current personnel management system to attract, develop, and retain exceptional Leaders and Soldiers, Army Strategy 2018 (Milley and Esper, 2018). America is on the brink of a major talent management crisis (Smith D. H., 2019). If the United States Army expects to maintain a competitive advantage it must make every effort to ensure the strategic plan for human capital management is stronger than ever before. In discussion with Army senior leaders, they expressed concerns relative to growing civilian leaders (Defense Acquisition University, 2017). When outlining what was needed Army Leadership felt it was clear the Army could grow civilian leadership skills. However, there was also this notion that there is a component of leadership that is innate to a specific individual. There must be a willingness to want to grow, or perhaps something even deeper, something that is so ingrained it is in a persons DNA (Defense Acquisition University, 2017).The question for this research paper is how to identify those people with the right skill sets and pull them in among the Army's civilian ranks. This paper focuses on interview techniques the Army can use to identify people who have the ability to become strong leaders within their respective organizations. It reviewed current management interview processes, laws, policies and regulations in order to compare and contrast them with successful leadership hiring techniques. The findings identified multiple techniques Army leaders could use to improve the efficacy of their interviews. Further, authorities are in place to use the techniques. However, the authorities are poorly and inconsistently exercised. The analysis recommends the Army look at creating an interview techniques guide and complete a marketing/training tour with hiring authorities and human resources departments to assist with enabling and encouraging the use of recommended practices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 08, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1106561
Entities
People
- Kadee A. Waterbury
Organizations
- Defense Acquisition University