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Senior-Level GRGB Familiarization

FELIX Course

A senior-level, in-person course focused on Get Real, Get Better behaviors, techniques, examples, and hands-on application for accountable Navy leaders.

Type of Training

Familiarization with Get Real, Get Better at the senior level.

The course focuses on GRGB behaviors, techniques, and examples for senior leaders.

Familiarization with Get Real, Get Better at the senior level — behaviors, techniques, and examples.

FELIX is held in person only. Class size is typically limited to 24 and usually consists of 10 FO, 10 SES, and 4 CMC. Additional seats are available for command-level process improvement professionals.

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Senior-Level Focus

Designed around senior leader application of Get Real, Get Better behaviors and techniques.

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In-Person Experience

Conducted in the classroom to support engagement, discussion, and practical application.

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Targeted Class Mix

Typical class composition includes FO, SES, CMC, and process improvement professionals.

Purpose

Get Real, Get Better

To remain the world’s strongest Navy, we must have consistently strong performance. Yet, the gap between our best and our lowest performers is too great. The Navy has teams with great culture and great performance, but we also see examples of teams with poor culture and weak performance. We must reduce variability; identify and correct small problems before they grow into larger, systemic issues; and envision and deploy innovative approaches that accelerate our warfighting advantage.

Get Real, Get Better is a call to action for every Navy leader to apply a set of Navy-proven leadership and problem-solving best practices that empower our people to achieve exceptional performance.

Get Real, Get Better is the formula consistently used by our best performers across Navy communities, informed by multiple years of Navy learning in enterprise improvement and deckplate best practices.

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Get Real

Requires Navy leaders to self-assess; be honest, humble, and transparent about actual capabilities and limitations; challenge beliefs using data, facts, and diverse input; and “embrace the red” by being curious and taking pride in finding and fixing problems.

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Get Better

Requires Navy leaders to self-correct; find and fix small problems before they become larger, systemic issues; fix root causes, not just symptoms; apply Navy problem-solving tools; set clear accountability; work collaboratively; and quickly fix or elevate barriers to progress.

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Learning Mindset

Requires leaders to share what they learn, build trust, recognize those who adopt GRGB principles, aim high, experiment frequently, and adjust plans based on learning.

Call to Action

This effort starts with you.

This is an all-hands effort that starts with the individual and expands to the performance of the unit, command, and entire Navy organization.

Course Application

Hands-on application with real problems.

This course provides an overview of the culture and problem-solving principles, tools, and best practices from proven practitioners on how to implement Get Real, Get Better. It uses a hands-on learning approach with problems brought by participants for which they are an accountable supported or supporting commander to work on during the application exercise portions of the class.

An MS Teams channel will include material from the course for use after the week concludes.

Attendance Expectations

When you commit to FELIX, you commit to being present.

FELIX is held in person only. Cell phones and laptops are highly discouraged in the classroom. Participants are expected to be present for all elements of the course on all three days.

Course Reminders

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In-Person Only

FELIX is conducted in person with full classroom participation expected.

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Three-Day Commitment

Participants are expected to attend and participate in all course elements across all three days.

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Limited Class Size

Class size is typically limited to 24 participants.

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Stay Engaged

Cell phones and laptops are highly discouraged during classroom instruction.

Reminder: FELIX is designed as an active, in-person learning experience. Participants should plan accordingly before committing to a course date.
Frequency

FELIX Course Schedule

Upcoming FELIX offerings are listed below by course number, location, and course dates.

Upcoming Offerings 7 Courses
Training Window Aug 2026 - Aug 2027
Delivery Format In Person

Upcoming Course Offerings

Filter Schedule: View all upcoming FELIX offerings or narrow the schedule by year or month.

FELIX 37 Scheduled

August 2026 Course

Start Aug 17, 2026
End Aug 19, 2026
Location: Arlington, VA
FELIX 38 Scheduled

October 2026 Course

Start Oct 27, 2026
End Oct 29, 2026
Location: Arlington, VA
FELIX 39 Scheduled

January 2027 Course

Start Jan 26, 2027
End Jan 28, 2027
Location: San Diego, CA
FELIX 40 Scheduled

March 2027 Course

Start Mar 9, 2027
End Mar 11, 2027
Location: Jacksonville, FL
FELIX 41 Scheduled

April 2027 Course

Start Apr 21, 2027
End Apr 23, 2027
Location: Arlington, VA
FELIX 42 Scheduled

May 2027 Course

Start May 12, 2027
End May 14, 2027
Location: Norfolk, VA
FELIX 43 Scheduled

August 2027 Course

Start Aug 10, 2027
End Aug 12, 2027
Location: Arlington, VA
No FELIX courses match the selected filter.
Note: Course dates and locations are subject to change. Confirm availability and enrollment requirements through the appropriate FELIX enrollment contact.
How to Enroll

Enrollment instructions by participant category.

Use the guidance below to identify the correct enrollment path for your participant category.

Step 1 Identify your participant category.
Step 2 Follow the listed enrollment path.
Step 3 Contact the appropriate representative if assistance is needed.
Participant Category FLAG Officers
Enrollment Path Contact the FLAG Matters representative.
Contact CDR Amanda Dzananovic
amanda.l.dzananovic.mil@us.navy.mil
Participant Category E-9s
Enrollment Path Contact CMDCM.
Contact CMDCM Matthew P. Logsdon
matthew.p.logsdon.mil@us.navy.mil
Participant Category Senior Executive Service
Enrollment Path Use the Self-Enrollment Portal. Contact LT Aaron B. Lee for assistance.
Assistance Contact LT Aaron B. Lee
aaron.b.lee10.mil@us.navy.mil
Portal Access Enroll
Participant Category All Others
Enrollment Path Contact your community lead for nomination.
Applies To O-6 and below, non-SES civilians, and E-8 and below.
Need help? If you have additional questions, please reach out to the appropriate contact listed for your category.
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