HOW CAN THE OFFICER OPERATIONALIZE THE INTENT OF THE JOINT OPERATIONAL DOCTRINE IN HIS/HER LEADERSHIP THROUGH EFFECTIVE HOLISTIC COMMUNICATION?

Problem statement:
The Norwegian Armed Forces require from every soldier and officer to be, know and act as professional practitioners. The officers are supposed to develop their soldiers to act professionally, think independently and act competently. This task presupposes communication skills that can create trust and detect and articulate emotions as well as thoughts and plans and arouse and sustain soldiers' motivation both in everyday life and in combat.

Purpose of study:
An educational concept that presents a deepened knowledge of using guidance as a leadership tool has been developed. The intent is to raise awareness and empower officers and supervisors in the Norwegian Armed Forces on the impact of and opportunities inherent in the application of guidance as a leadership communication tool. The concept seeks to emphasize a close connection between the officer's daily work and learning context through both form and content. This assumes that learning constructed on experience and discoveries will be perceived as useful and easy to use

Results:
In addition to the basic guidance training all cadets receive at the Military Academy, this concept outline is developed to ensure an effective and necessary training for officers and supervisors in the organization. The concept seeks to create an awareness of the individual towards his / her leadership practices and further provide new communication skills. Creating an interesting, contextual and effective learning program is intended to support the implementation of powerful communication tools in daily leadership practice. The implementation of the concept will require further research to investigate whether it meets the expected intention.