INFORMATION PAPER
ON
PROGRESS OF THE PD LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
PURPOSE: This information paper outlines the progress to date of Professional Development’s
Leadership Development Project (LDP).
BACKGROUND: CAP’s National Commander approved the Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
for CAP Leadership Development in May 2015. This multi-year project aims to reinvigorate
leadership training and development for CAP officers and NCOs. A particular focus is on
commander development. As stated in the CONOPS, this effort shall benefit CAP by:
a. Creating a consistent structure to identify and develop leaders across CAP.
b. Increase member confidence in commanders’ ability to lead.
c. Increase the quality of the membership experience, especially at the squadron level;
this will increase recruiting and retention and lead to increased member and unit
performance.
d. Generate better performance as reflected in compliance inspections (CI) and
subordinate unit inspections (SUI).
e. Produce more qualified candidates for command and leadership positions at all
levels.
DISCUSSION: Since inception, PD’s focus has been on executing Phase 0 of the CONOPS.
Phase 0 is planned to last through 1 November 2015 and contains the following objectives:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Approval of CONOP and project scope (COMPLETE)
Initial data collection (COMPLETE)
Assembly of working group(s) and primary stakeholders (In-process)
Refinement of project scope (COMPLETE)
Initial assumptions and risk assessments (In-process)
Develop strategic communication plan (In-process)
Announce project (COMPLETE)
It is envisioned that the project will be shepherded by an overarching lead group of highly
qualified CAP officers and/or NCOs from across the country. This lead group will provide advice
and perspective, as well as advisors to smaller, ad-hoc working groups. These smaller groups
will work on specific areas to develop objectives, guidance, curriculum and courseware.
SUMMARY: CAP/PD is on track and on schedule in executing the CONOPS for CAP
Leadership Development.
Bobbie Tourville/CAP/PD/334-953-7748 x405/30 Jul 15