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USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Friday, May 20, 2011

Leadership: Join the discussion

Graphic Illustration by MC3 Brooks B. Patton

Friday, May 20, 2011

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Enterprise News

Developing Big ‘E’ leadership

By MC3 Nick C. Scott USS Enterprise Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE, At sea – USS ENTERPRISE, At sea – Senior Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) conducted a focus group May 14 with junior petty officers to identify and discuss the leadership challenges they face.

The focus group met in the first class petty officer’s mess, which is usually off limits to junior Sailors, in order to elicit twoway conversation in a private but comfortable environment.

The title “Leadership Focus Group” led some participants to believe they were attending a leadership training class taught by first class petty officers since few details were announced ahead of time. But instead of yet another class to sit through, the Sailors were pleasantly surprised to find that they were a part of an interactive meeting designed to gain their input about leadership aboard Enterprise.

They took notice when they realized that their opinions and ideas were the reason the focus group was being held.

The group included 12 Enterprise Sailors from Seamen, Firemen and Airmen to second class petty officers and was facilitated by three senior first class petty officers with years of deckplate leadership experience.

The strategy was simple: gather young Sailors with similar interests and concerns; place them in the same location; and allow them to share their experiences and opinions, said

Photo by MC3 Nick C. Scott

Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael L Kohan and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Heidi D. MolinaBatista give training on Navy Leadership aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

Lt. Cmdr. Vanessa Givens, the training officer aboard Enterprise.

“In this forum, junior Sailors discuss topics that are focused on helping them to develop their leadership skills, recognize their value and worth within the command, and realize that they are agents of change,” said Givens.

During the focus group, the facilitators asked open-ended questions in an effort to elicit thoughtful and thoughtprovoking feedback.

“The purpose was not just to give out information on our experiences but to get feedback from them,” said Logistics Specialist 1st Class (AW) Heidi D. MolinaBatista, one of the focus group’s facilitators.

“We want to merge the old and new generations of Sailors because they can learn from one

another.”

The meeting was so popular, it ran well past its allotted time with no complaints, said Kohan. At the end, the group came to series of valuable conclusions, such as: -Sailors who have been in trouble need to be given the opportunity to rebuild and recover.

- Issues should be handled at the lowest possible level.

- Counseling should have a goal and solution in mind.

- Having a mentor you trust is vital.

-Second and third class petty officers seek empowerment from their leading petty officers (LPOs) and chief petty officers to handle issues in the work center or division at their level.

- All subordinates should be treated fairly.

The group plans on meeting

twice a month so each session can build on the previous one.

This plan follows their belief that learning leadership is a process that can’t be learned in one session.

“This forum is a valuable step in the leadership development process,” said Givens, “Junior Sailors are able to discuss topics that are vital to their leadership development and growth, while senior petty officers are provided the opportunity to impart knowledge and experience to those who will soon be standing in their shoes.”

“I believe the attendees left the focus group knowing that their opinions are valued by the chain of command, and that their role aboard Enterprise is important,” said Aviation Electrinics Technician 1st Class (AW/SW) Michael L. Kohan, one of the facilitators.

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Sailor of the Day Logisitics Specialist 2nd Class

Corporal

Joe Pankey- Humboldt, Tennessee

Jose E. Salcido Jr.- El Paso, Texas

LS2 Pankey, a work center supervisor for Enterprise’s Supply Department, joined the Navy six years ago to to travel the world and better support his family. To Pankey, the most rewarding aspect of his job is “being the person who delivers a package that someone’s been anticipating for a while.” Pankey plans to earn a bachelor’s degree and spend as “much time as possible” with his wife and daughter. Pankey likes to read and listen to music during his spare time.

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Marine of the Day

Cpl. Salcido, an automated support system technician/ supervisor assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, joined the Marine Corps four and a half years ago because “I knew I would enjoy the challenge and the sense of ‘espirt de corps’”. To Salcido, the most rewarding aspects of his job are “molding junior Marines into the leaders of tomorrow” and helping “guide pilots to the enemy.” Salcido aspires to finish his bachelor’s degree and re-enlist in the Corps. When he returns from deployment, Salcido plans to work on his 1976 Camaro and ride his motorcycle.

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