Culture Workshops: Introduction

These workshops give commanding officers a snapshot of their unit's culture. This snapshot is developed by trained facilitators who carefully listen to unit members. The workshops identify potential hazards that might interfere with mission accomplishment. They also identify command strengths. Using the workshop findings, unit leaders can better focus on those areas requiring risk assessment and risk controls. The ultimate goal is operational excellence and the development of positive behaviors that contribute to warfighthing success.

Items of Interest
CSA-MCAS Overview   FY '08 Culture Workshop Summary Message   CSA/MCAS Issue Papers Marine Corps Gazette: Leadership, Culture, and Operational Excellence   Current Aviation Directors Brief  






Package Info

To request more information on how to schedule a Culture Workshop at your command, send an email or call the schedule POC. Below is a sample of the package you will receive should you decide to schedule a Culture Workshop:

Process Details POC Responsibilities Team Member Responsibilities

Facilitators:

Consist of Aviation professional in the paygrades of 0-5 / 0-6. Active duty and reserve officers who have completed 191 Aviation Culture Workshops over FY07 and FY08.

Culture Workshop Schedule  

Background Articles

The following articles provide some background information on the culture workshop:

Thoughts on the Culture Workshop, by Capt. David Quessenberry, USNR   Culture Shock, by Lt. Pat DeConcini, The Combat Edge (Jan. 1995)   Zero Tolerance, by William Matthews, Air Force Times (May 20, 1996)   Culture Workshops, by Capt. Dave Quessenberry and LtCol. Spike Boyer

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FY08 CO Debrief Comments

A few of the comments that commanding officers have made during their debriefs:

    "This workshop is a MUST for every squadron."
    "They were completely non-intrusive and I am still hearing positive feedback from my troops, chiefs and officers."
    "Thanks for providing this valuable tool to the Fleet."
    "Great program! In addition to specific issues, it provides the leadership with perspective on the dynamics within the squadron."
    "Highly recommended and very valuable."
    "I thought that the process produced frank, candid perspectives that would never have come out via our own self assessment or an “automated” multiple choice survey…"
    "The Officers that led the command through this process were extremely professional and knowledgeable."
    "An absolute must."
    "An unbiased and genuine review of any command by impartial, third party professionals…"
    "Outstanding tool in assessing squadron safety culture. Highly recommended to other COs."

Last Modified: Tuesday, August 11, 2009