No matter what the role from flightline to family care every person is critical to achieving our goals in the Civil Air Patrol. Rank and level of responsibility shouldn t be the measure for respect. Success comes when you understand and appreciate each person s contributions to the team. By aligning an organization to support critical processes, both customer and stakeholder prosper. Decentralizing organizations returns decision-making authority to the appropriate level.
Data driven decisions help identify smarter, more productive ways to accomplish the mission.
Leaders who have learned to use empowerment find their roles enhanced not weakened. The goal is to create an environment in which properly trained subordinates can continually improve the organization. This encourages innovation and risk taking. However, empowerment is a two-way street. Once a leader empowers an individual, they must accept the responsibility and accountability that comes with empowerment.