ADM Frank Caldwell Director, Naval Reactors 1

Design for Maritime Superiority 2 The United States Navy will be ready to conduct prompt and sustained combat incident to operations at sea. Core Attributes Integrity Toughness Initiative Accountability Achieve High Velocity Learning At Every Level Strengthen Our Navy Team for the Future Expand and Strengthen Our Network of Partners Joint/IA/INTL/ Non-Gov Enhance Naval Power At and From the Sea

Organizational Drift 4 Time Deviation The Standard Actual Performance Safety Threat

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Responsibility 6 “Responsibility is a unique concept. It can only reside in a single individual. You may share it with others, but your portion is not diminished. You may delegate it, but it is still with you. You may disclaim it, but you cannot divest yourself of it. Even if you do not recognize it or admit its presence, you cannot escape it. If responsibility is rightfully yours, no evasion, ignorance, or passing the blame to others can shift the burden to someone else.” - ADM Rickover

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Continuum of Harm 10

Mental Model 11

Some Absolutes Relationships Your spouse is the most fascinating person you know! Alcohol You won’t get a bye! Gifts If it’s junk, you can keep it! Travel Will it withstand the front page of the Washington Post! People – Treat them with Respect! Use your HR and personnel experts 12

Your Challenge: Leave a Legacy you are proud of! My Best Leaders … Own it from Day 1 Are laser focused on: Mission Readiness and Their People Build trust with their team ALWAYS treat their people with Respect and Dignity Manage Perceptions Talk, Listen, Seek Info, and Tenaciously Fix Problems! Have incredible (visible) energy and enthusiasm Relentlessly mentor their team! Organize and Execute around priorities Are responsive to problems/issues Care for their families Read!

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What I’ve Learned at NR … People, not Organizations, get things done Get intimately involved Own your job, and act as though you’ll be there forever YOU are responsible and accountable Concern yourself with details Enable and challenge subordinates to reach their max capability 16 Source: ADM Rickover’s Speech at Columbia University, 5 Nov 1981

Rapidly changing world 17 Where are we relative to this curve?

Staying Successful THE ENVIRONMENT Higher visibility Fiscal challenges Relentless mission demands Your boss still expects you to be successful! YOUR CHALLENGE Tougher job Increased responsibility, but span of direct control may change Greater demands on you and your time Increased family demands 18 What’s your model for success?

When you’re in Command, Command Good Character is EXPECTED Good Behavior is the LAW 19

20 “The Charge of Command” Reaffirms three essential principles: Authority – Responsibility – Accountability Trust is fundamental building block “Hobson’s Choice” – Wall Street Journal, May 1952 Accepting the responsibility of command comes with full regard of it’s consequences

Sexual assault is a crime Impacts our people -> Readiness, Retention and Morale ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM Commanders MUST be involved Establish a recurring dialogue CPOs and sailors are critical to the solution (CSADD) Train sailors to make good decisions TRAIN YOUR TEAM Establish clear standards Ensure every member of our US Navy team is treated with respect Reduce “opportunities “ for bad behavior Questions the behaviors you and your team are condoning? FIX CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS Know your people - who is at risk in your command? Build a culture of “bystander intervention” Encourage reporting. Understand and enforce victim rights RAISE AWARENESS Investigate and, if appropriate, prosecute Hold leaders accountable Bottom Line: GET TO THE “LEFT” OF THE EVENT! DETER AND PLAY OFFENSE TEACH/ENFORCE RESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL Use all your tools Make your leaders accountable Set the example 21

The Legal World and the Moral World The Legal World The minimum ( floor ) -- don’t go to jail The Regulatory World What does the instruction say? The Moral World The instructions are guidance Do the right thing We need to be up here!!! 22

Thoughts for Your Mental Model Raise sensitivity to “perceptions” you create Dynamic balance It takes a team to be successful Shipmates Family and Friends Peers JAG/General Counsel Build Trust Know the warning signs 23

Righting Moments Keep our moral/ethical compasses aligned and pointing North  Lead with transparency;  Use checks and balances  Ensure your actions stand the test of scrutiny (Washington Post Test)  Direct subordinates to provide forceful backup;  Your spouse and friends are your best teammates  Govern your professional and personal lives by the same principals. 24