The document outlines a leadership competency model for the National Cadet Corps consisting of 5 domains - Self, Interpersonal, Conceptual Thinking, Mission-Oriented, and Developmental. Each domain contains 2-3 competencies and definitions describing the knowledge, skills, and abilities at basic, intermediate, and proficient levels.

1. National Cadet Corps NCC Leadership Competency Model (LCM)

2. NCC Leadership Competency Model Skills Self Execution Self Management Team Building Responsible Decision Making Creative Thinking Relationship Management Conceptual Thinking Critical Thinking Personal Mastery Developing Individuals Organizational Social Awareness Self Awareness Develop-mental Mission-Oriented Inter-personal

3. LCM Competencies Self Inter-personal Conceptual Thinking Mission-Oriented Develop-mental The Developmental domain consists of Developing individuals and Team Building… The Mission-Oriented domain consists of Organisational, Responsible Decision Making and Execution… The Conceptual Thinking domain consists of Critical Thinking and Creative Thinking… The Interpersonal Competency domain consists of Social Awareness and Relationship Management… The Self Competency domain consists of Self Awareness, Self Management and Personal Mastery… Definition

4. Self The Self Competency domain consists of Self Awareness, Self Management and Personal Mastery. It includes elements of emotional intelligence, emotional self-awareness, emotional self-management as well as skills that support personal mastery, such as seeking and receiving feedback, personal reflection, assessment of current reality and personal visioning, and goal setting. The essence of Self is the development of a charismatic, self-aware, self-confident leader who is a respected, likable role model, and creates a unique differentiator of his or her presence through behavioural flexibility and personal credibility. Additional, this leader’s elevated level of mental alertness and emotional resilience allow him or her to remain calm and able to sustain high performance under pressure. A cadet is physically fit and courageous.…

5. Interpersonal The Interpersonal Competency domain consists of Social Awareness and Relationship Management. It refers to the skills required to develop and maintain effective working and personal relationships by showing consideration, concern and respect for others. The purpose of Interpersonal competencies is to develop a leader who is a good listener, provides opportunities for others to give input, and conveys key points being communicated. His or her interactions with others are based on respect and an appreciation that people with varying background and viewpoints add value to the organisation. Through persuasion and assertiveness, he or she gains support for ideas and initiatives, and effectively influences peers and superiors. He communicates in a compelling and articulate manner that instills commitment, and adapts his communication to ensure that audiences understand his key messages. A cadet is friendly and considerate towards others .…

6. Conceptual Thinking The Conceptual Thinking domain consists of Critical Thinking and Creative Thinking. It represents the cognitive capacity of a leader to understand and responds to the complexities inherent in the environment. The cognitive capacity of a leader allows him or her to scan the environment and make sense of the input, understand complex and divergent issues, and to interpret key messages and trends. He can discern order within chaos, solve problems, and respond to challenges with innovation. He or she may use past experiences, information from non-traditional fields and non-linear thinking to generate fresh perspectives and imaginative ways to succeed. A cadet is disciplined and hardworking.…

7. Mission-Oriented The Mission-Oriented domain consists of Organisational, Responsible Decision Making and Execution. It represents a leader’s ability to understand the intent of his task, and effectively plan to ensure a successful outcome. He or she develops contingency plans to deal with potential negative outcomes. He or she is able to manage a number of problems simultaneously and remains focused in the face out multiple distractions. He or she copes well is ambiguity and is able to make decisions even when not all the facts available. A cadet is always willing to help others.…

8. Developmental The Developmental domain consists of Developing individuals and Team Building. This competencies is desired at three levels in the leader; individual, team and organisation. At the individual level, he or she develops subordinates trough effective coaching and mentoring. He or she develops team capabilities by harnessing individual strengths and diversity of views to enhance the output of the team; he or she unifies the team by focusing on common goals, and clarifying roles, rules and relationships. At the organisational level, he or she adheres to core values and strives to impart them to their subordinates. A cadet is trustworthy and responsible.…

9. Levels of NCC LCM Skills Proficient Intermediate Basic Definition At this Proficient stage , cadet leaders and teacher-officers will practise and teach… At the Intermediate stage , cadets, cadets leaders and teacher-officers will improve on… At the Basic stage , cadets are exposed to learning and leadership culture…

10. Basic At the Basic stage, cadets are exposed to learning and leadership culture to build capabilities for self-reflection, journaling and feedback practices in small groups. They will experience and become aware of developing self-and-partner feedback loops. Loyalty to Country……

11. Intermediate At the Intermediate stage, cadets, cadets leaders and teacher-officers will improve on self-reflection, journaling and feedback practice and be able to interpret self-assessment and feedback from peers via debriefs and AARs. Uprightness……

12. Proficient At the Proficient stage, cadet leaders and teacher-officers will practise and teach NCC LCM skills to a competent level during their tour of duty. Through this hands-on training, cadet leaders and teacher-officers are expected to role-model in coaching their cadets actively and develop NCC LCM skills in their cadets. Cadet leaders and teacher-officers given command and tasked as event appointment-holders will do self-assessment feedback and receive 360 degree feedback from their reporting officers and counter-signing officers. Commitment and responsibility……

13. Desired Standards Self Inter-personal Conceptual Thinking Mission-Oriented Develop-mental Skills Proficient Intermediate Basic Basic Team Building Proficient Intermediate Basic Basic Developing Individuals Proficient Intermediate Basic Basic Execution Proficient Intermediate Basic Basic Responsible Decision Making Proficient Intermediate Intermediate Basic Organizational Proficient Intermediate Basic Basic Creative Thinking Proficient Intermediate Basic Basic Critical Thinking Proficient Intermediate Intermediate Basic Relationship Management Proficient Proficient Intermediate Basic Social Awareness Proficient Intermediate Basic Basic Personal Mastery Proficient Proficient Intermediate Basic Self Management Proficient Proficient Intermediate Basic Self Awareness Teacher Officer Cadet Lieutenant Cadet (C, D) Cadet (A, B)

14. Self Self Awareness Self Management Personal Mastery Self Awareness Self Management Personal Mastery Improving oneself Controlling oneself Understanding oneself Actively seeks feedback to examine strengths and flaws in one’s character and hence improves on them … Demonstrates humility … Occasionally reflects on one’s actions and reaction … The dedication to personal improvement … Recognises influence of emotions on decisions … Able to maintain calmness and composition under stress … Basic control over influence of emotions on self … The ability to control one’s emotions and impulses … Clear comprehension of magnitude of personal strengths / weaknesses … Aware of personal strengths / weaknesses … Basic awareness of personal strengths / weaknesses … The recognition of one’s moods, emotions and drives … Proficient Intermediate Basic Rubrics Definition Skills

15. Self Awareness The recognition of one’s moods, emotions and drives and their effects on the self as well as the comprehension of one’s strengths and limitations. Care for fellow cadets…… Clear comprehension of magnitude of personal strengths/weaknesses Prepares contingency plans to account for potential difficulty in achieving specific future goals. Aware of personal strengths/weaknesses Knowledge of own interests and general direction in life. Recognises influence of emotions on personal conduct and thinking Basic awareness of personal strengths/weaknesses Limited security about discussing own strengths/weaknesses Basic awareness of own interests and future goals Somewhat aware of own emotions and its impact on self Understanding oneself Proficient Intermediate Basic

16. Self Management The ability to control one’s emotions and impulses when necessary, as well as the flexibility in cognitive-behavioural faculties in response to stress and uncertainty. Leadership…… Recognises influence of emotions on decisions Readily adapts to unfamiliar scenarios through application of proficient self-awareness Able to maintain calmness and composition under stress Able to suppress impulsive responses to first consider a situation logically Basic control over influence of emotions on self Limited control over impulsive reactions Able to stay calm when thrust into unfamiliar situations Controlling oneself Proficient Intermediate Basic

17. Personal Mastery The dedication to personal improvement in order to transcend one’s flaws and stereotypes, as well as the self-confidence to question one’s character to elevate one’s degree of consciousness. Discipline…… Actively seeks feedback to examine strengths and flaws in one’s character and hence improves on them Assess oneself accurately and realistically Demonstrates humility Self-confidence in one’s beliefs and abilities Leverages on one’s strengths to achieve success Willing to entertain and is comfortable with dialogue about one’s character Occasionally reflects on one’s actions and reaction Limited tolerance to beliefs and values that differ from one’s own Experiences self-doubt in one’s character Reacts to criticism Improving oneself Proficient Intermediate Basic

18. Interpersonal Social Awareness Relationship Management Communicating with others Understanding Others Facilitates two-way communication to ensure understanding … Able to communicate confidently … Understands methods to engage in social interaction … The ability to communicate effectively … Able to detect and respond to non-verbal cues … Tempers one’s own responses based on reactions of others … Limited awareness of the impact of one’s moods, emotions and drives on others … The recognition of others’ moods, emotions and drives … Proficient Intermediate Basic Rubrics Definition Skills

19. Social Awareness The recognition of others’ moods, emotions and drives, the understanding of the interpersonal effects of such phenomena, the recognition of personal responsibility in society, as well as the ability to empathise with others’ concerns and problems. Adventure Spirit…… Understanding Others Able to detect and respond to non-verbal cues Able to evaluate the consequences of various responses to select optimal reply Actively seeks to be involved in community activities Tempers one’s own responses based on reactions of others Maintains the basic discipline to follow instructions Willing to listen to the laments of one’s peers without imposing snap judgement Limited awareness of the impact of one’s moods, emotions and drives on others Limited sensitivity to the feelings of one’s peers Conforms to basic rules or social etiquette Uses appropriate language sometimes Occasionally demonstrates care for the less fortunate Proficient Intermediate Basic

20. Relationship Management The ability to communicate effectively with one’s peers, exchange ideas clearly, as well as establish and maintain friendly rapport. To Serve…… Facilitates two-way communication to ensure understanding Able to utilise training aids effectively Able to respond intelligently without hesitation Style of presentation inspires credibility and confidence in audience Seeks to establish varied contacts Able to communicate confidently Able to present ideas in an organised and timely manner Ensures accuracy and relevancy of information in conversation Emphasises pertinent issues Seeks intelligent feedback Actively seeks to clarify doubts Maintains eye contact with audience Understands methods to engage in social interaction Demonstrates basic listening skills Express oneself with limited self-confidence Limited ability to respond to questions due to lack of knowledge or fluent thinking Occasionally responds and speak properly Communicating with others Proficient Intermediate Basic

21. Conceptual Thinking Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Solving problems innovatively Analysing and solving problems Actively seeks feedback … Envisions solutions to improve present state … Somewhat able to overcome a fixed mindset … The capacity to envision various potential futures … Conducts detailed background research … Considers all available information in analysis … Able to obtain sources of information … The ability to identify, define and solve … Proficient Intermediate Basic Rubrics Definition Skills

22. Critical Thinking The ability to identify, define and solve present and potential problems via analytic and logical processes while drawing on all sources of information, past experiences, so as to also consider the consequences of any decisions made, as well as the relation of such problems to a larger cause. Analysing and Solving Problems Conducts detailed background research Analyses consequences of solutions to pre-empt potential future problems Analysis accounts for 2 nd or 3 rd order effects, or unknown variables of solution Demonstrates situational awareness in understanding broader implications of problems and solutions Selects optimal course of action with consideration to the macroscopic picture Considers all available information in analysis Identifies relevant data Analysis of information is logical and sound Completes analysis in an expedient manner Clearly defines parameters of present problems Develops and analyses various courses of actions to select a realistic one Completes set of prioritised tasking for solution Able to obtain sources of information Conducts analysis with some assistance Able to define problem somewhat clearly Conclusions demonstrates basic analysis Produces set of tasks to actualise solution Basic ability to prioritise tasks in solution Proficient Intermediate Novice

23. Creative Thinking The capacity to envision various potential futures and think creatively of means to actualise such futures, as well as innovative methods to resolve problems and facilitate breakthroughs in deadlock situations. To Strive…… Solving Problems Innovatively Actively seeks feedback Vast openness to new ideas and experimental efforts Highly innovative ideas that facilitate highly effective solutions Multiple workable solutions are developed Able to rationalise ideas to convince others Envisions solutions to improve present state Awareness of brainstorming techniques Willing to incorporate new ideas Open to feedback on own creative ideas and proposals Develops innovative solutions that work Somewhat able to overcome a fixed mindset Aware of the status quo Marginally open to other sources of input Able to generate ideas Able to develop ideas Proficient Intermediate Novice

24. Mission-Oriented Organizational Responsible Decision Making Execution Proficient Intermediate Rubrics Implementing plans Making the correct decisions Planning for assignments Demonstrates strong initiative … Maintains focus on mission … Able to prepare for and present a briefing with help … The leadership to maintain decisive command and control … Able to foresee consequences of decisions and craft appropriate contingency plans … Decisions are optimal … Limited ability to analyze situation … The understanding of the art and science behind decision making … Provides solutions when requesting assistance … Identifies and prioritises tasks … Basic comprehension of mission objective … The ability to plan for missions … Basic Definition Skills

25. Organizational The ability to plan for missions through an understanding of their intents, and to develop plans to ensure that they are executed in a timely manner, while maintaining the flexibility to modify plans for mission success. To Excel…… Planning for assignments Provides solutions when requesting assistance Displays significant initiative Understands consequences of actions in plan to optimise use of time and select optimal plan Develops contingency plans Plan displays situational awareness of the big picture Identifies and prioritises tasks Sets clear and realistic objectives Addresses coordination issues to plan for concurrent activities Identifies problems and seeks assistance for their resolution Incorporates feedback in plan Develops detailed action plan Basic comprehension of mission objective Limited understanding of intent of superiors for mission Identifies and prioritise tasks for planning with guidance Seek assistance when faced with difficulty focus somewhat on mission Proficient Intermediate Basic

26. Responsible Decision Making The understanding of the art and science behind decision making to make optimal rational decisions objectively, decisively and confidently, even in the absence of complete information To Advance…… Making the correct decisions Able to foresee consequences of decisions and craft appropriate contingency plans Ability to make correct decision with limited information Decisive and committed to decisions Decisions are optimal Decisions are timely Displays sound judgment Demonstrates situational awareness in decision-making Decisions considers all relevant factors Limited ability to analyze situation Makes decision with assistance Makes timely decisions sometimes Limited judgment ability demonstrated Proficient Intermediate Basic

27. Execution The leadership to maintain decisive command and control during missions, as well as the mental capacity to monitor changes in the situation, and hence adapt to them to achieve mission success. To Overcome…… Implementing plans Demonstrates strong initiative Identifies potential problems and acts pre-emptively Inspires confidence and motivation in subordinates Encourages open discussion when appropriate Adapts readily to changing situation Maintains focus on mission Situational awareness shown Accomplishes assigned tasks Able to reinforce standards Able to transmit instructions clearly and confidently Able to update subordinates on situation Able to prepare for and present a briefing with help Able to issue commands and directions Completes Mission Requires supervision and prompting to maintain standards Proficient Intermediate Basic

28. Developmental Developing individuals Team Building Proficient Intermediate Rubrics Creating an effective team Improving others Encourages open and candid discussion … Establishes well defined and realistic team goals … Able to assemble and organise a team … The leadership to foster the spirit of comradeship and trust … Promotes leadership opportunities by empowering subordinates with autonomy within boundaries … Recognises individual styles and differences of peers … Limited ability to coach peers on their limitations … The interest in and ability to develop individuals .. Basic Definition Skills

29. Developing Individuals The interest in and ability to develop individuals under one’s leadership to motivate and inspire them to mature and strive towards their maximum potential. Resilience of Mind…… Improving others Promotes leadership opportunities by empowering subordinates with autonomy within boundaries Adopts an open door policy to aiding peers with personal and work issues Motivates peers through unrelenting support Recognises individual styles and differences of peers Promotes sharing of knowledge and experiences Promotes continuous learning Limited ability to coach peers on their limitations Provides feedback on peer’s performance Empowers subordinates Attempts to motivate by recognising and congratulating the achievements of peers Proficient Intermediate Basic

30. Team Building The leadership to foster the spirit of comradeship and trust within a team, with members who are strongly unified and motivation. Strength of Body…… Creating an effective team Encourages open and candid discussion Sets team goals collectively Motivates team members towards team goals Ensures team members are recognises for their contribution Inspires confidence and commitment among team members Puts the team before the self Identifies potential issues and conflicts and proactively resolves them pre-emptively Establishes well defined and realistic team goals Develops feasible plan to achieve team goals Leads by example Considers individual strengths and weaknesses when assigning roles/responsibilities Engages team dynamics to create a team identity and foster cooperation Recognises and resolves conflicts Coaches team members Able to assemble and organise a team Attempts to be involved with conflicts within the team Attempts to improve collective morale Sets team goals Able to assign roles and responsibilities with guidance Proficient Intermediate Basic