P&S ModCast 384 brings Matt Landfair and Mike Lewis together to discuss why meaningful standards matter, how they should be established, and what happens when training or performance is evaluated without a clearly defined requirement.
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Original release: April 25, 2024
Runtime: 1 hour, 52 minutes, 32 seconds
Primary audio: Listen to ModCast 384 on Spreaker
Participants
- Matt Landfair
- Mike Lewis
Episode Overview
Standards turn vague expectations into observable performance. This discussion examines the role standards play in training, evaluation, accountability, and improvement. A useful standard should connect to the task, define the conditions under which it is performed, and describe what acceptable performance looks like.
Primary Topics
- Why organizations and individuals need defined standards
- The difference between a minimum requirement and a training goal
- Building standards around real tasks and consequences
- Using measurement without reducing performance to a meaningless number
- How standards guide practice, coaching, and after-action review
- Revising a standard when evidence shows that it measures the wrong thing
Why This Episode Matters
Without a defined standard, success often becomes subjective and feedback becomes inconsistent. A sound standard makes expectations visible, gives training a destination, and allows leaders or students to distinguish improvement from activity. The principle applies well beyond firearms—to professional performance, physical preparation, safety, and organizational decision-making.
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