Army Business Transformation and CESL-BT

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In this episode, our host Mr. David Howey meets with Dr. Charles (Chuck) Brandon, Office of Business Transformation, and Dr. Larry Wilson, Army Management Staff College, to discuss how Business Transformation is important to the Army, as well as how the Continuing Education for Senior Leaders - Business Transformation (CESL-BT) course helps senior leaders learn how to manage effectively. Dr. Brandon can be reached at charles.t.brandon.civ (at) mail (dot) mil. Dr. Wilson can be reached at lawrence.d.wilson.civ (at) mail (dot) mil. 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Guest introductions 1:38 What is Business Transformation? 3:28 What is the Office of Business Transformation (OBT)? 4:40 How are Lean and Six Sigma related to Business Transformation? 6:09 How do we connect an idea such as "business" to what we do in the Army? 9:05 How is Business Transformation relevant to me? 11:40 Is Business Transformation a management function or a leadership function? 13:58 What are the Army Business Core Principles and why are they relevant? 20:27 What is CESL-BT? 23:44 CESL-BT length and participation requirements 24:57 Is CESL-BT staying virtual or is it returning to face-to-face? 27:30 How will CESL-BT help me be better at my job or help my organization improve? 29:52 Who teaches CESL-BT? 31:04 Additional thoughts on CESL-BT 32:18 What is Kaizen and how does it relate to Business Transformation? 34:21 How CESL-BT is applicable to one's organization 35:37 What does someone have to do to take CESL-BT? 37:38 Final thoughts For questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at usarmy.leavenworth.tradoc.mbx.armyu-amsc-podcast@army.mil To learn more about the Army Management Staff College, visit our website at https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only. Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement. Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.

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