Preparing Engineering Duty Officers for Major Command Assignments
Abstract
The U.S. Navy's capabilities regarding the design, acquisition and maintenance of ships and shipboard systems needs continuous improvement to counter advancing threats. Engineering Duty Officers (EDOs) have long been associated with these capabilities in both technical and leadership positions. Over the years, the range and complexity of these professional areas have increased, and some of the developmental leadership opportunities have become diluted, resulting in lower probability of success at command. This study centers on analysis of the fundamental leadership requirements for EDOs. It focuses specifically on the leadership experiences required to prepare EDO's to successfully take command and lead the Navy's large, complex civilian organizations such as shipyards, warfare centers, regional maintenance centers and major acquisition programs. Based on qualitative research findings, we make recommendations for improving the EDO community talent management practices to successfully prepare EDOs for command and leadership of major acquisition programs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1190617
Entities
People
- Mark E. Nissen
- Rene G. Rendon
- Robert Mortlock
- Simona L. Tick
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School