Executive Leadership

Issued by AF First Sergeants

The earner of this badge acquired skills to assist leaders of dynamic organizations through complex global changes. They demonstrated the correct application of competencies required of strategic leaders to effectively develop people, processes, and initiatives. Additionally, they are able to infuse their enhanced understanding of communication, decision making, leading diverse teams, and workplace culture to meet the organizational demands of tomorrow.

Type Experience
Level Advanced

Skills

Earning Criteria

Serve as a USAF First Sergeant for one year.
Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)
Strategic Planning
Organizational Finance
Leadership Coaching
Complete all 6 SkillPort courses under the Executive Leadership Badge sub-category: 1) Leading with Executive Presence, 2) Leading through Shared Vision, 3) Leading through the Challenge of Change, 4) Leading across Cultures, 5) Leading Diversity, 6) Leading with Judgment and Decisiveness (NOTE: SkillPort is CAC enabled).
Complete a professional journal that details the ability to assist leaders of dynamic organizations through complex global changes. Please see Professional Journal Template for guidance.
Compile a portfolio that includes a report of individual personnel (RIP) that the earner served as a USAF First Sergeant for one year and course completion certificates.
The portfolio was reviewed by the First Sergeants' Council according to the Executive Leadership Rubric and recommended for the award of the Executive Leadership Badge.
For additional information about the First Sergeants' digital badging initiative and the earning process, please see attached info sheet.

Standards

Professional Journal Template

Use the following template as a guide to create a comprehensive reflection that details the application of utilized skills or techniques.

Executive Leadership Rubric

Use the following rubric to document and evaluate the application of skills.