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The Command Assessment Program Episode with Bob O'Brien


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In this Notebook Notes episode of From the Green Notebook, we sit down with Bob O’Brien, the Army’s lead for the Command Assessment Program (CAP), to take a deep dive into how CAP is transforming how the Army selects and develops its future leaders. Bob explains how this multi-day assessment process captures over 1,800 data points per candidate to provide a more complete picture of leadership potential—beyond what a single OER can show. Together, Bob and Joe Discuss:

  • How the Command Assessment Program Works
  • The Importance of Self-Awareness
  • Myths About CAP Debunked
  • Communicating Under Pressure
  • The Redemptive Power of “Not Yet Certified”
  • Executive Coaching and Developmental Tools
  • Data-Driven Command Team Building
  • Preparing Early for CAP Success
  • The Role of Reflection and Journaling
  • How My Green Notebook: "Know Thyself" Before Changing Jobs helps leaders prepare for CAP

Whether you're preparing for CAP, coaching someone who is, or just interested in how organizations can better assess and grow talent, this episode offers both insight and practical advice. 

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