Leader’s Preparation Kit
Field-guide structure for stepping up and leading well.
From NCO Forge
Prepare to lead a team for the first time or step into a bigger role. Know your people, set the standard, run clear briefings, handle hard conversations and debrief so the team keeps getting better.
- Price
- $24 USD · one-time
- Workbook
- 22 pages · fillable PDF
- Companions
- Editable Markdown workbook + CSV templates
- Edition
- First edition · October 2026
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Inside the kit.
- Know-your-team roster template
- Standards & expectations worksheet
- Briefing / meeting outline template
- Hard conversation prep guide
- After-action review template
Who it is for.
New and growing team leads. The structure draws on NCO leadership and applies beyond the military.
Make it your working copy.
Each worksheet pairs practical guidance with an illustrative example and prompts for your own situation. Save the PDF before filling it. If your PDF viewer cannot save form entries, use a compatible desktop reader or the editable workbook.
The kit supports preparation. It does not promise a particular career, business or leadership outcome.