NAVSUPFLCSDleadershipoffsitestrengthens commitment to professional development

ByTristanPavlik

NAVSUP FLC San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center SanDiegorecentlyhelditsbiannualleadership offsite, convening department heads, deputies,andsupervisorsfrombothmetropolitanSanDiegoanditsOver-the-Horizon sites in California and Nevada for training and a series of discussions focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness on May31andJune1,2023.

“The leadership offsite provides a platform for our supervisors to exchange ideas and deepen their understanding of our organization’s core values,” said Capt. Cory Schemm, commanding officer, NAVSUP FLCSD,duringhisopeningremarks

Along with opening the event, Capt. Schemmprovidedanoverviewofthetransformational Get Real Get Better initiative andhowitwillimprovehowwesupportour missionpartnersandcareforourpeople

Approximately 100 military and civilian attendees spent two days reflecting on several important concerns, including the organization’s plans to roll out Get Real, Get Better training and improvements, and best business practices in recruitment and personnel management. A vital componentoftheeventwasCivilTreatmenttraining, conducted by the NAVSUP HQ Equal EmploymentOpportunity(EEO)team,and, inkeepingwiththecriticalityofthissubject, a full day was accorded for what proved to be excellent scenario-based training and discussion.

The goal was to cultivate a culture of diversity equity and inclusion within the organization, emphasizing the importance of promoting respectful interactions and maintaining a discrimination-free workplace.Engagingactivitiesandthought-provoking discussions equipped leaders with thenecessarytoolstofosterasupportiveand harmoniousworkenvironment SuchinitiativesexemplifyNAVSUPFLCSD’scommitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalismandensuringthewell-being ofitsworkforce

By providing them with the information and knowledge sharing afforded by this event,wehopetheyleavewiththetoolsand information they need to lead their teams

Capt.CorySchemm,commanding officer,NAVSUPFLC San Diego,addresses supervisors during opening remarks at command offsite,May31, at Naval Base San Diego.(PHOTOBYTRISTANPAVLIK) more effectively,” said Andrew Benson, NAVSUPFLCSDExecutiveDirector

During the offsite, staffing, policy, and organizational processes were also key focusareas Participantsengagedincomprehensive, lively dialog, exploring the many complex processes supervisors are responsible for These proactive discussions highlighted how NAVSUP FLCSD ensures its leadership team prepares to navigate dynamicandcomplexenvironments

“Our overarching goal is to continue to provideworld-classlogisticssupporttothe fleet and regional mission partners while nurturingaharmoniousworkenvironment for all of our employees,” noted Schemm. “Byinvestingintheirprofessionaldevelopment,weareinvestinginthefuturesuccess of our entire organization and, ultimately, ourmissionpartners.”

This offsite was an ongoing journey to help shape our leaders into proactive and skilledprofessionals

Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center San Diego is one of eight FLCs under Commander NAVSUP Head- quartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania,NAVSUPemploysadiverse,worldwide workforceofmorethan25,000militaryand civilian personnel. NAVSUP and the Navy Supply Corps conduct and enable supply chain, acquisition, operational logistics, and Sailor & family care activities with our mission partners to generate readiness and sustain naval forces worldwide to prevent and decisively win wars Learn more at www.navsup.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/navsupandhttps://twitter.com/ navsupsyscom

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