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Get Real Get Better – Navy Self-Paced Learning Experience

The Navy has launched its first self-paced learning experience designed to introduce the Get Real Get Better (GRGB) mindset, skillset, and toolset that drive cultural transformation across the force.

This training equips Sailors and Civilian teammates with:

• Mindset: Cultivating curiosity, continuous improvement, and uniting leadership standards with problem-solving.
• Skillset: Establishing clear standards for communication and collaboration.
• Toolset: Applying structured problem-solving frameworks to address complex challenges.

By completing this course, learners gain insight into applying GRGB daily—whether addressing maintenance issues, streamlining administrative workflows, leading teams, or disciplined problem-solving to achieve mission success.

Links to classes:

• Navy E-Learning: OPNAV-GRGB-1.0 / Get Real Get Better Online Course
• Waypoints Serve: GRGB OWA Online Course

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