Which of the following are true of formal counseling sessions? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are true of formal counseling sessions? Select all that apply.

a.      They support communication and understanding between senior and junior.

b.      They occur with each Marine for which the leader is directly responsible.

c.       They often occur outside the chain of command

d.      They are regularly scheduled and conducted.

Answer:- The correct option is d. They are regularly scheduled and conducted.

Formal counseling sessions are usually held in a setting outside the chain of command, at regular intervals and for reasons that facilitate communications between leaders and their followers.

Leaders and Marines are given the chance to practice private, two-way communication aimed at further professional growth through formal counseling. Different from the everyday training, formal counseling happens as a matter of schedule; this imparts more depth to what is being shared between that particular leader and individual Marine. The privacy of formal counseling allows Marines to discuss their concerns, goals and development needs openly without the worry that they will be misinterpreted. Formal counseling also provides leaders with a view of their Marines’ needs, interests and challenges. The formal counseling provides a platform for the communication that is open between leaders and Marines, thus creating implicit trust. In general, regular structured formal counseling plays a vital role in leader development performance enhancement and organizational effectiveness as it opens up meaningful conversations through the provision of an unhurried one on one forum outside the normal place of work environment.