Senior Enlisted Leaders Squadron Influence

Senior Enlisted Leaders (SEL): Squadron Influence The Author’s Name The Institutional Affiliation Course Number and Name The Instructor Assignment Due Date Introduction Kingsbury (2016) published an article discussing the influence of Senior Enlisted Leaders (SELs) in the Department of Defence (DOD). SELs would advise and influence leaders and staff to optimize the DOD’s strategic operations. SELs utilize experiences, knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) to optimize core functions. However, military personnel could fail to leverage their competencies and overshadow the units’ contributions. Hence, this essay will address the specific questions to ensure SELs’ relevance in the military for robust outcomes. Discussion Senior Enlisted Leaders (SEL): Potential Reasons for Unfulfilled Leverage Kingsbury (2016) discussed various reasons that prevent military personnel from leveraging the inputs and competencies of SELs in operations. First, the hierarchical culture prevents top military personnel from considering the advice and contributions in formulating strategies. According to Yair and Aviram (2023), hierarchical culture creates a power distance in military organizations, restricting strategic creativity. Secondly, the power distance reduces awareness of SELs’ core competencies in leveraging the KSA (Kingsbury, 2016). As a result, the military operations function in a silo environment, overlooking the potential leverages SELs could offer and contribute to the unit’s prosperity. Benefits of Utilizing SEL Contributions Kingsbury (2016) identified various benefits military personnel could enjoy from SELs’  contributions. First, SELs could o...