2009 Naval Leader Development Guide Now Available

2009 Naval Leader Development Guide Now Available
Story Number: NNS081207-06
Release Date: 12/7/2008 7:02:00 AM

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From Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) completed the 2009 edition of the Naval Leader Development Guide (NLDG) and posted it to Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) Dec. 4.

"In this year's edition of the guide, you will find not only the annual calendar with important dates every naval leader should know but a host of other resources that will help in your day-to-day activities," said Capt. Jonathan Picker, CPPD commanding officer. "From course listings that Sailors can use to further their development to planning worksheets Sailors can use to organize professional growth. I hope everyone will find this guide a useful tool."

NLDG brings together myriad information. This year's edition includes a 15-month calendar (January 2009-March 2010); a complete list of CPPD courses and services; Navy and Marine Corps selection board and fitness report and evaluation schedules; and the Navy and Marine Corps Professional Reading Program lists. Also returning is the personal and professional development section, which includes planning steps; goal development assistance and worksheets; and the mentoring compass.

"It is a unique privilege to work on a project like the NLDG each year, knowing that the information we're providing is being used by Sailors every day, " said Master Chief (SW) Gretchen Boals, CPPD command master chief. "Every time we visit our learning site or Navy college office host commands and bases and see the guide in use, I know we're making an impact in the lives of our Sailors."

Commands can download the portable document format (PDF) version of the guide free from NKO or order copies from the Document Automation and Production Service by logging on to the Naval Forms Online Web site http://navalforms.daps.dla.mil/web/public/home and ordering by Navy Stock Number 0115-LF-133-4800.

To download the 2009 Naval Leader Development Guide, visit www.nko.navy.mil and select the leadership link. The guide can be downloaded as either a PDF file for printing or as an Excel file for importing into Microsoft Outlook.

Students of CPPD leadership courses will receive copies of the guide.

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