Post by Lieutenant jg Ezri Tegan on Dec 14, 2019 23:22:37 GMT -5
Ezri sat at the tiny little desk in her quarters, skimming through available officer training course material. She let out a sigh as she considered just how boring all of it sounded. Finally, she selected on a topic, it was labeled 'Starfleet Officer Basic Leadership Training Course 001A BLC-001A'. Ezri shrugged and hit play. A rather pleasant sounding female began speaking. The images on the screen were standard Starfleet propaganda images.
“Welcome to Starfleet Basic Leadership Course...Leadership is crucial to the success of the Starfleet. The most effective leaders are those who lead from the front — this means they lead by example in thought, word, and deed. Officers who choose Leadership Training are making it clear that they wish to take on more responsibility and thus rise in rank. Starfleet provides many opportunities for Officers to learn how to improve their leadership and teamwork skills...”
Ezri groaned as she slammed her fist down on the pause button. “I can't sit through this!” she complained. “Let's just jump to the end. Hey, computer is there a test for this section?”
The computer responds immediately, “Affirmative there is an end of section test in the form of a holodeck simulation. It is however not recommended that you skip the study material before taking the end of section exam, it is very advanced.”
Ezri frowned, “Fine, are their less boring ways to learn this material?”
Once again the computer responded quickly, “Affirmative, there are numerous holodeck training simulations that allow the student to interactively learn the course material.”
Ezri nodded, “that sounds good, show me a list of available material.”
The computer complied and Ezri skimmed through the list. 'BLC105 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving'. Ezri shook her head, “I have already mastered that skill...Next.”
Ezri moved on to the next, 'BLC106 Starfleet’s Leadership Requirements Model.' Ezri blinked a few times, “I have no idea what that is...I guess better learn it.” she said as she added the lesson to her playlist. “Okay what is next?”
'B107 Build effective counseling skills.' Ezri looked skeptical, “really? What does Starfleet pay the actual counselors for if they are going to try to make me do it.” She said with a shrug as she added the lesson to her playlist.
'B108 Cultural Competence' Ezri blinked, “...I don't even know what to say. If they can't assimilate to our culture, they maybe should reconsider joining Starfleet.” she said with a little groan but added the lesson to her playlist anyway.
“that is probably enough for now, I will work through these and see where that gets me.”
The computer gave and acknowledging chime...