Another key to this year’s CPO E-Learning Program’s success was improving on the lessons learned from last year’s pilot program.
“Last year, we wanted to launch a Web-based leadership training program that would introduce the FY03 chief selects to the concept of e-learning,” Scott said. “It was the first step in identifying the challenges of delivering web-based training on a Navy-wide scale. We learned several lessons from last year's effort, and those lessons were put to good use this year. The two largest challenges were distributing the course CDs throughout the entire Navy, and providing data to the Senior Enlisted Panel so they could manage the program within their area.”
Many of the chiefs completing this course found it gave them a different perspective on leadership.
“This training was beneficial to me by showing the different types of leadership styles and the different times and situations to use each,” said Chief Information Systems Technician (AW/SW) Angela Mitchell, aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). “It provides an entertaining approach that keeps your attention and interest, while making you focus on the impact of decisions you make.”
The tremendous success of this program, with an estimated 11,500 total courses completed, is due in large part to the dedication of the senior enlisted leaders who deployed this training.
“The chief petty officer community as a whole took ownership of this venture and was committed to its success,” said MCPON. “This could never have been such a huge success without their leadership and dedication.”
