CRIC Podcast

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The CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell is an organization of 15 junior officers and enlisted. Its goal is to empower and enable emerging Naval leaders to rapidly create, develop and implement disruptive solutions that tackle warfighter needs while advocating for, and inspiring, deckplate innovation throughout the Fleet. This podcast chronicles their projects and highlights innovation efforts throughout the Fleet.

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Episodes

7: Undersea Warfare and Wargaming with Mr. Chris Kona

Is there life after active duty? Mr. Kona, a veteran submarine officer, talks about his new role as a warfare analyst and CRIC member at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Battle School and wargaming. The CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell is an organization of 15 junior officers and enlisted. Its goal is to empower and enable emerging Naval leaders to rapidly create, develop and implement disruptive solutions that tackle warfighter needs while advocating for, and inspiring, deckplate innovation throug...

Dec 08, 2013•30 min

6: Blogging and Picking Orders the Ninja Way with CTR2(SW) H. Lucien Gauthier

CTR2(SW) H. Lucien Gauthier joins us for a chat about his CRIC project on scientometrics, blogging for the US Naval Institute, and the ninja way to pick orders. The CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell is an organization of 15 junior officers and enlisted. Its goal is to empower and enable emerging Naval leaders to rapidly create, develop and implement disruptive solutions that tackle warfighter needs while advocating for, and inspiring, deckplate innovation throughout the Fleet. ET1(SW) Jeff Anderson is...

Dec 04, 2013•29 min

5: Future Warfare and Submarine Innovation with LT Jason Chuma

LT Chuma is a submariner who was instrumental in founding the CRIC during his shore tour at Naval Warfare Development Command. We talk about Future Warfare, Battle School and innovation in the submarine community. The CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell is an organization of 15 junior officers and enlisted. Its goal is to empower and enable emerging Naval leaders to rapidly create, develop and implement disruptive solutions that tackle warfighter needs while advocating for, and inspiring, deckplate inno...

Dec 01, 2013•24 min

4: Selling Your Ideas with LT Jason Knudson

LT Jason Knudson and I discuss how to appropriately cold call your superiors, selling your ideas, and how to make the most of mentorship opportunities. The CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell is an organization of 15 junior officers and enlisted. Its goal is to empower and enable emerging Naval leaders to rapidly create, develop and implement disruptive solutions that tackle warfighter needs while advocating for, and inspiring, deckplate innovation throughout the Fleet. ET1(SW) Jeff Anderson is a member...

Nov 27, 2013•33 min

3: How Social Media Affects Innovation with CIMSEC's Scott Cheney-Peters

Mr Scott Cheney-Peters of cimsec.org discusses ways to use social media to encourage innovation throughout the ranks. The CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell is an organization of 15 junior officers and enlisted. Its goal is to empower and enable emerging Naval leaders to rapidly create, develop and implement disruptive solutions that tackle warfighter needs while advocating for, and inspiring, deckplate innovation throughout the Fleet. ET1(SW) Jeff Anderson is a member of the CNO's Rapid Innovation Cel...

Nov 24, 2013•33 min

Episode 2: LT Ben Kohlmann

LT Ben "Prof" Kohlmann is an F/A 18 pilot whose article on disruptive thinking has started a revolution. We discuss how the CRIC was founded, 3d printing, and a lot more. The CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell is an organization of 15 junior officers and enlisted. Its goal is to empower and enable emerging Naval leaders to rapidly create, develop and implement disruptive solutions that tackle warfighter needs while advocating for, and inspiring, deckplate innovation throughout the Fleet. ET1(SW) Jeff A...

Nov 24, 2013•25 min

1: Sailors and Scientists with SPAWAR's Dr Josh Kvavle

Dr Josh Kvavle (sounds like quiv-lee) and I talk about how Sailors and engineers can get together and make the military a better place, as well as his work creating the Grassroots Science and Technology group for junior engineers. The CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell is an organization of 15 junior officers and enlisted. Its goal is to empower and enable emerging Naval leaders to rapidly create, develop and implement disruptive solutions that tackle warfighter needs while advocating for, and inspirin...

Nov 24, 2013•19 min

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