tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post5813346069041373327..comments2024-01-01T11:53:37.594-05:00Comments on I Like The Cut Of His Jib !!: This ??NIOC CO?? is on top of itMike Lamberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268185984165305315noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-61289770082942865452015-05-08T08:28:29.251-04:002015-05-08T08:28:29.251-04:00It wasn't Mike Elliot. We are not doing this ...It wasn't Mike Elliot. We are not doing this yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-11499620368791692852015-05-03T08:58:06.254-04:002015-05-03T08:58:06.254-04:00If it sounds too good to be true . . .If it sounds too good to be true . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-15107624661394161652015-05-03T08:20:46.871-04:002015-05-03T08:20:46.871-04:00I think this was a friend good naturedly pulling m...I think this was a friend good naturedly pulling my chain.Mike Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268185984165305315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-77498337373963226762015-05-03T01:48:21.186-04:002015-05-03T01:48:21.186-04:00I'm interested in this, which NIOC started thi...I'm interested in this, which NIOC started this? and do you happen to have a POC there?, I would like to reach out and see what they have put together so far so I can emulate it at my command.TPU Pearl Harbornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-27825314263361141062015-05-02T18:35:43.434-04:002015-05-02T18:35:43.434-04:00I think it's Commander Elliot. He operates li...I think it's Commander Elliot. He operates like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-4609117414468166862015-05-02T17:02:10.194-04:002015-05-02T17:02:10.194-04:00So not bad. The term "culture" can get ...So not bad. The term "culture" can get hackneyed, but you sure know it when you see it, don't you? I salute a skipper leaning in to create some structure and involvement in something as elusive as "innovation." But we sure recognize a command that is simply doing things better, has all hands turning to, contributing ideas, dialing in on things to fix, dorked up processes that get in everybody's way, getting everyone pulling in a common direction. And while I agree with Sean that sometimes you have to let things percolate naturally, and you can't "regulate" innovation, I have seen that COs that stifle it, creating a climate of "the boss knows best," will pretty much guarantee that you'll sustain status quo, or slide backwards with stupid processes. In my experience, precise, hands-on leadership with innovation makes a difference. Senior folks get paid to know that the implementing mechanisms of real, sustainable innovation can be complex, and require political and organizational engagement to make resources happen, ensure policy alignment, get up-chain buy-in, etc. So the right mix of bottom-up, top-down, and up-and-outside, with the right folks playing all those roles, can really make some powerful good stuff happen. If the CO is observing it all from a high perch, and not getting his/her hands dirty with it, I don't give it much chance to sink roots. How many folks besides the CO have been around long enough to take a full-spectrum DOTMLPF approach to innovation? Few. So good on you Skipper, press hard, and your command will be a thought leader and practical implementation leader of the CNO's vision. V/r, Dave McDonaldDave McDonaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-15171004896716915382015-05-02T14:39:20.732-04:002015-05-02T14:39:20.732-04:00Can you share which NIOC this came from? I'm s...Can you share which NIOC this came from? I'm sure the Secretary would like to hear about the great work done by this CO!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-36266450999850714002015-05-02T09:49:10.569-04:002015-05-02T09:49:10.569-04:00I don't see any CO doing what is suggested her...I don't see any CO doing what is suggested here. No one takes action this fast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-39468979246287712752015-05-02T07:10:52.940-04:002015-05-02T07:10:52.940-04:00I'm interested in the outcomes delivered by th...I'm interested in the outcomes delivered by this approach. I would have gone and plan to go the other way. I don't believe more structure and processes are the path to innovation. Heck, I don't see innovation as an end state and I am not overly interested in measuring it. I see creativity as the key and a culture of entrepreneurship as the objective. Structure stifles creativity and even those who focus on innovation won't realize their goal unless creativity is visibly endorsed and encouraged at the most senior levels. I'm wrong many times and look forward to learning from this Skipper's approach. Glad he/she was bold enough to move out. Hope they share their lessons learned.seanheritagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00974043263513028157noreply@blogger.com