Dennis Dunbar

Effective staff work is essential for naval operations. Staffing the many elements of a problem is vital for senior leader decision-making and mission success, whether in operations, force structure development, or other areas. Officers need a slightly different mindset for working on a major staff compared with a more operationally focused tour. The following five guidelines apply across a wide variety of military staff organizations.

Providing actionable feedback is a critical component of performance discussions. Anyone can fill out the performance evaluation form, ensure it adheres to organizational guidelines, and submit it in a timely fashion. However, leaders should take these opportunities to develop their people and provide guidance on how to improve. “You are doing fine!” or “Just keep doing what you’re doing!” does not give a service member a true understanding of their performance level and how they can get better.

A pioneer of fashion designers is bringing irrefutable creativity and community back into fashion. As we head into the final days of 2022, we take a look back at some of the emerging brands that stand on their own feet and insist on small, thoughtful collections, complemented by equally small, thoughtful presentations and fashion shows that redefine the perception of celebration. The urgent need to emphasize creativity in its purest form, especially within industries such as fashion.