Praise, but Also Reprimand

The Bundeswehr’s central regulation on leadership, A-2600/1 Innere Führung, first in force on 28 January 2008, tells superiors in its current edition: Lob, aber auch Tadel fördern die Motivation und die Einsatzbereitschaft der Untergebenen. Praise, but also reprimand, promote the motivation and readiness of subordinates. Difficult topics such as wounds, death, fear, guilt and failure dürfen dabei nicht verdrängt oder heruntergespielt werden, sondern müssen ehrlich und einfühlsam besprochen werden, must not be suppressed or played down, but must be discussed honestly and with empathy. In einem offenen Dialog entsteht durch Vertrauen geprägte Kameradschaft. Open dialogue creates comradeship shaped by trust.

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