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)