Assessment To Solutions

Organizational Effectiveness


These factors help determine whether members support leadership in carrying out the organization's mission. The DEOCS provides 9 climate factors that reflect different aspects of organizational effectiveness.  

Select each factor for a detailed definition, additional information, and various products that will assist your organization in developing effective solutions.

Connectedness


A frame of mind that reflects a individual's outlook on life and perceptions of belongingness, well-being, and social support. Reflects a member's viewpoint that they are relevant, contributing, and have relationships upon which they can confidently depend on in times of need.

Fact Sheet

The fact sheet provides a description, summarizes the importance, and suggests how leaders can have an influence on this factor.

►  Fact Sheet on Connectedness

Presentations

The presentation content can be used to raise awareness regarding this factor and provides recommendations that may be included in the command's action plan.

►  Connectedness Presentation

►  Stress Awareness Presentation

►  Facilitation Guide to be used with Stress Awareness Presentation

Prevention Strategies

Strategy sheets will provide some recommendations to address concerns that may be present about this factor in your organization.

►  Strategies to Increase Connectedness

Focus Groups/Interview Questions

A climate assessment includes conducting interviews and focus groups. This process is instrumental for validating the information received from the survey. This is a list of suggested questions that can be used to help the command obtain clarity regarding this factor.

►  Connectedness Focus Group and Interview Questions

Online Lessons

The following course(s) are available through DEOMI's distance learning capability. An organization's action plan can include the opportunity to take these course(s) to heighten awareness on this factor.  Please select New Registration to access the training unless you already have set up an account.

►  Connectedness Online Lesson

Recommended Reading

This recommended reading list is designed to provide leaders with additional materials that specifically address this factor. The information provided can be incorporated into the organization's action plan.

►  Connectedness Recommended Reading

Videos

DEOMI produced media is designed to increase awareness of behaviors that impact command climate. The video can be used with other tools located in this area and on deomi.org.

►  Connectedness Video

Scenario Based Training

►  Connectedness Facilitator's Guide
►  Connectedness SBT Video

Web Resources

The following resources provide additional information and may be used when developing a plan of action.

►  Connectedness Web Resources

 

Engagement


Engagement refers to a persistent positive and fulfilling state of mind characterized by mental resilience, dedication, and immersion in the work role.

Fact Sheet

The fact sheet provides a description, summarizes the importance, and suggests how leaders can have an influence on this factor.

►  Fact Sheet on Engagement

Presentations

The presentation content can be used to raise awareness regarding this factor and provides recommendations that may be included in the command's action plan.

►  Engagement Presentation

Prevention Strategies

Strategy sheets will provide some recommendations to address concerns that may be present about this factor in your organization.

►  Strategies to Increase Engagement

Focus Groups/Interview Questions

A climate assessment includes conducting interviews and focus groups. This process is instrumental for validating the information received from the survey. This is a list of suggested questions that can be used to help the command obtain clarity regarding this factor.

►  Engagement Focus Group and Interview Questions

Recommended Reading

This recommended reading list is designed to provide leaders with additional materials that specifically address this factor. The information provided can be incorporated into the organization's action plan.

►  Engagement Recommended Reading

Videos

DEOMI produced media is designed to increase awareness of behaviors that impact command climate. The video can be used with other tools located in this area and on deomi.org.

►  Engagement Video

Web Resources

The following resources provide additional information and may be used when developing a plan of action.

►  Connectedness Web Resources

Group Cohesion


A dynamic process that is reflected in the tendency for a group to stick together within your immediate workplace and remain united in the pursuit of its objectives and/or for the satisfaction of participants interpersonal needs.

Fact Sheet

The fact sheet provides a description, summarizes the importance, and suggests how leaders can have an influence on this factor.

►  Fact Sheet on Group Cohesion

Presentations

The presentation content can be used to raise awareness regarding this factor and provides recommendations that may be included in the command's action plan.

►  Group Cohesion

Prevention Strategies

Strategy sheets will provide some recommendations to address concerns that may be present about this factor in your organization.

►  Strategies to Increase Group Cohesion

Focus Groups/Interview Questions

A climate assessment includes conducting interviews and focus groups. This process is instrumental for validating the information received from the survey. This is a list of suggested questions that can be used to help the command obtain clarity regarding this factor.

►  Group Cohesion Focus Group and Interview Questions

Online Lessons

The following course(s) are available through DEOMI's distance learning capability. An organization's action plan can include the opportunity to take these course(s) to heighten awareness on this factor.  Please select New Registration unless you have already set up an account.

►  Group Cohesion Online Lesson

Recommended Reading

This recommended reading list is designed to provide leaders with additional materials that specifically address this factor. The information provided can be incorporated into the organization's action plan.

►  Group Cohesion Recommended Reading

Videos

DEOMI produced media is designed to increase awareness of behaviors that impact command climate. The video can be used with other tools located in this area and on deomi.org.

►  Group Cohesion Video

Web Resources

The following resources provide additional information and may be used when developing a plan of action.

►  Group Cohesion Web Resources

 

Job Satisfaction


Refers to an attitude that reflects a positive or negative judgment of your current job.
 
Fact Sheet

The fact sheet provides a description, summarizes the importance, and suggests how leaders can have an influence on this factor.

►  Fact Sheet on Job Satisfaction

Presentations

The presentation content can be used to raise awareness regarding this factor and provides recommendations that may be included in the command's action plan.

►  Job Satisfaction Presentation

Prevention Strategies

Strategy sheets will provide some recommendations to address concerns that may be present about this factor in your organization.

►  Strategies to Increase Job Satisfaction

Focus Groups/Interview Questions

A climate assessment includes conducting interviews and focus groups. This process is instrumental for validating the information received from the survey. This is a list of suggested questions that can be used to help the command obtain clarity regarding this factor.

►  Job Satisfaction Focus Group and Interview Questions

Online Lessons

The following course(s) are available through DEOMI's distance learning capability. An organization's action plan can include the opportunity to take these course(s) to heighten awareness on this factor.  Please select New Registration unless you have already set up an account.

►  Job Satisfaction Online Lesson

Recommended Reading

This recommended reading list is designed to provide leaders with additional materials that specifically address this factor. The information provided can be incorporated into the organization's action plan.

►  Job Satisfaction Recommended Reading

Videos

DEOMI produced media is designed to increase awareness of behaviors that impact command climate. The video can be used with other tools located in this area and on deomi.org.

►  Job Satisfaction Video

Web Resources

The following resources provide additional information and may be used when developing a plan of action.

►  Job Satisfaction Web Resources


 

Organizational Commitment


Emotional attachment to, identification with, and involvement of military members or employees to their units, characterized by a strong desire to maintain membership within the unit.

Fact Sheet

The fact sheet provides a description, summarizes the importance, and suggests how leaders can have an influence on this factor.

►  Fact Sheet on Organizational Commitment

Presentations

The presentation content can be used to raise awareness regarding this factor and provides recommendations that may be included in the command's action plan.

►  Organizational Commitment Presentation

Prevention Strategies

Strategy sheets will provide some recommendations to address concerns that may be present about this factor in your organization.

►  Strategies to Increase Organizational Commitment

Focus Groups/Interview Questions

A climate assessment includes conducting interviews and focus groups. This process is instrumental for validating the information received from the survey. This is a list of suggested questions that can be used to help the command obtain clarity regarding this factor.

►  Organizational Commitment Focus Group and Interview Questions

Online Lessons

The following course(s) are available through DEOMI's distance learning capability. An organization's action plan can include the opportunity to take these course(s) to heighten awareness on this factor.  Please select New Registration unless you have already created an account.

►  Organizational Commitment Online Lesson

Recommended Reading

This recommended reading list is designed to provide leaders with additional materials that specifically address this factor. The information provided can be incorporated into the organization's action plan.

►  Organizational Commitment Recommended Reading

Videos

DEOMI produced media is designed to increase awareness of behaviors that impact command climate. The video can be used with other tools located in this area and on deomi.org.

►  Organizational Commitment Video

Web Resources

The following resources provide additional information and may be used when developing a plan of action.

►  Organizational Commitment Web Resources

Organizational Performance


The perception that the organization operates well to accomplish goals and deliver high-quality output when pressured by demanding deadlines.

Fact Sheet

The fact sheet provides a description, summarizes the importance, and suggests how leaders can have an influence on this factor.

► Fact Sheet on Organizational Performance

Presentations

The presentation content can be used to raise awareness regarding this factor and provides recommendations that may be included in the command's action plan.

►  Organizational Performance Presentation

Prevention Strategies

Strategy sheets will provide some recommendations to address concerns that may be present about this factor in your organization.

►  Strategies to Increase Organizational Performance

Focus Groups/Interview Questions

A climate assessment includes conducting interviews and focus groups. This process is instrumental for validating the information received from the survey. This is a list of suggested questions that can be used to help the command obtain clarity regarding this factor.

►  Organizational Performance Focus Group and Interview Questions

Recommended Reading

This recommended reading list is designed to provide leaders with additional materials that specifically address this factor. The information provided can be incorporated into the organization's action plan.

►  Organizational Performance Recommended Reading

Videos

DEOMI produced media is designed to increase awareness of behaviors that impact command climate. The video can be used with other tools located in this area and on deomi.org.

►  Organizational Performance Video

Web Resources

The following resources provide additional information and may be used when developing a plan of action.

►  Organizational Performance Web Resources

Organizational Processes


Perception that policies and procedures are informed, fair, and leaders seek to achieve goals that are in the military members' or employees' best interest. Reflect holistic organizational dynamics conducive to mission accomplishment.

Fact Sheet

The fact sheet provides a description, summarizes the importance, and suggests how leaders can have an influence on this factor.

►  Fact Sheet on Organizational Processes

Presentations

The presentation content can be used to raise awareness regarding this factor and provides recommendations that may be included in the command's action plan.

►  Organizational Processes Presentation

Prevention Strategies

Strategy sheets will provide some recommendations to address concerns that may be present about this factor in your organization.

►  Strategies to Increase Organizational Processes

Focus Groups/Interview Questions

A climate assessment includes conducting interviews and focus groups. This process is instrumental for validating the information received from the survey. This is a list of suggested questions that can be used to help the command obtain clarity regarding this factor.

►  Organizational Processes Focus Group and Interview Questions

Recommended Reading

This recommended reading list is designed to provide leaders with additional materials that specifically address this factor. The information provided can be incorporated into the organization's action plan.

►  Organizational Processes Recommended Reading

Web Resources

The following resources provide additional information and may be used when developing a plan of action.

►  Organizational Processes Web Resources

 

Senior Leadership


The perception that the organization's senior leader demonstrates concern for the well-being of his or her organization's military members or employees and provides clear communication of the organization's goals, direction, and vision.

Fact Sheet

The fact sheet provides a description, summarizes the importance, and suggests how leaders can have an influence on this factor.

►  Fact Sheet on Senior Leadership

Presentations

The presentation content can be used to raise awareness regarding this factor and provides recommendations that may be included in the command's action plan.

►  Senior Leadership Presentation

Prevention Strategies

Strategy sheets will provide some recommendations to address concerns that may be present about this factor in your organization.

►  Strategies to Increase Senior Leadership

Focus Groups/Interview Questions

A climate assessment includes conducting interviews and focus groups. This process is instrumental for validating the information received from the survey. This is a list of suggested questions that can be used to help the command obtain clarity regarding this factor.

►  Senior Leadership Focus Group and Interview Questions

Recommended Reading

This recommended reading list is designed to provide leaders with additional materials that specifically address this factor. The information provided can be incorporated into the organization's action plan.

►  Senior Leadership Recommended Reading

Videos

DEOMI produced media is designed to increase awareness of behaviors that impact command climate. The video can be used with other tools located in this area and on deomi.org.

►  Senior Leadership Video

Scenario Based Training

►  Senior Leadership Facilitator's Guide
►  Senior Leadership SBT Video

Web Resources

The following resources provide additional information and may be used when developing a plan of action.

►  Senior Leadership Web Resources

 

Trust in Leadership


The expectation that a leader will act in your organization's best interest, that he or she will follow through with actions which affect the outcomes of others, and that he or she will act in a fair and equitable manner.

Fact Sheet

The fact sheet provides a description, summarizes the importance, and suggests how leaders can have an influence on this factor.

►  Fact Sheet on Trust in Leadership

Presentations

The presentation content can be used to raise awareness regarding this factor and provides recommendations that may be included in the command's action plan.

►  Trust in Leadership Presentation

Prevention Strategies

Strategy sheets will provide some recommendations to address concerns that may be present about this factor in your organization.

►  Strategies to Increase Trust in Leadership

Focus Groups / Interview Questions

A climate assessment includes conducting interviews and focus groups. This process is instrumental for validating the information received from the survey. This is a list of suggested questions that can be used to help the command obtain clarity regarding this factor.

►  Trust in Leadership Focus Group and Interview Questions

Online Lessons

The following course(s) are available through DEOMI's distance learning capability. An organization's action plan can include the opportunity to take these course(s) to heighten awareness on this factor.  Please select New Registration unless you have already created an account.

►  Trust in Leadership Online Lesson

Recommended Reading

This recommended reading list is designed to provide leaders with additional materials that specifically address this factor. The information provided can be incorporated into the organization's action plan.

►  Trust in Leadership Recommended Reading

Videos

DEOMI produced media is designed to increase awareness of behaviors that impact command climate. The video can be used with other tools located in this area and on deomi.org.

►  Trust in Leadership Video

Web Resources

The following resources provide additional information and may be used when developing a plan of action.

►  Trust in Leadership Web Resources

 

 

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