During the last eight months this wing has suffered a horrific series of safety incidents resulting in the death or serious injury of multiple people. Unfortunately, service members and/or dependents have been identified as the primary cause. As the new head of the Wing Safety office, this is my No. 1 priority. I cannot solve this problem alone and will rely heavily on my team. This article will explain how I analyzed the current environment using the Full-Level Leadership Model (FRLM) and my plan to rebuild it using the same model. Additionally, I will detail my plan that will address the issue of safety and establish goal-setting milestones that will help us achieve our goal. After sitting down with each member of the Wing Safety team, it is clear to me that there is a serious morale issue and untapped resources. Captain Matthews, the former head of security, was clearly out of touch with his subordinates and did not instill trust. He tried to incorporate some transactional and transformational examples of the FRLM, but they were weak. By modifying the programs of Sergeant Jones and Sergeant Williamson to suit personal needs, he attempted to employ individual consideration. Similarly, Captain Matthews gave Mr. Deburgh bonus time off as an example of a contingent reward, but it was not received as expected, which defeats the entire purpose of an award. Finally, his half-hearted attempt at intellectual stimulation with Lieutenant Johnson to come up with new ideas was pathetic. In my opinion, Captain Matthews led more by following the laissez-faire model which spread throughout the team and, in turn, had a negative effect on team dynamics, stifling any possibility of finding tangible solutions. My first step... . half of the document ......analyze team member performance and whether you need to incorporate active management by exception to get someone back on track. Ultimately, our goal is a 75% reduction in traffic fatalities related to cell phone use by base personnel over the next 12 months. The problem we face is serious and challenging, but I know we have the right people to solve it. I explained how I used the FRLM to analyze how this team has been led in the past and how I will use the same model to inspire and guide them. There are many questions and data we still need answered, but I have made the case for a new safety campaign focused on cell phone use while driving and set achievable goals. Using the FRLM, I am confident that I will lead and motivate the security team to help protect this Wing Commander's most valuable asset: his personnel.
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