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8SEL Graduate of the U.S. Navy Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat (CMC/COB) Leadership Course for non-rated CMD Master Chief & Senior Chief Petty Officers and non-Chief of the Boat
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Command Master Chief rating
Overview
A CMC/COB Leadership Course graduate serves as a Command Senior Enlisted Leader while remaining in the sailor's parent rate. The sailor completes the course without holding a CMDCM or CMDCS rating or serving as a Chief of the Boat aboard a submarine.
Core Skills
- command advising
- senior enlisted leadership
- organizational readiness management
- morale and welfare programs
- command climate assessment
- talent management
- executive briefing
- cross department coordination
- conflict resolution
- strategic workforce planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Workday software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Intuit QuickBooks
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Administration
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Manager (CM)
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
- Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
Also Common
- Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
What the Work Involves
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
- Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
- Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
- Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
- Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.
Related Occupations
- Human Resources Specialists
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Management Analysts
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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