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Check-6 Workshops

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A U.S. Naval aircraft carrier has a crew of around 5000 people. They turn over roughly one-third of that crew every 18 months, but despite this rapid turnover rate, with only a short workup period, they are capable of conducting near perfect operations in the most challenging environments on earth. If you want to know the secrets of how they do this, contact Check-6 for a one or two-day Performance Excellence Workshop.

Our Keynote Topics

To Learn more about the Keynote presentations we offer select from the topics listed below

Obstacles to Human Performance

This presentation will explore the various factors that can impede an individual’s or team’s ability to perform to their full potential. From physical limitations, environmental distractions, and motivational challenges, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the obstacles that can stand in the way of peak human performance.

Understanding and Applying Situational Awareness

This presentation will provide a deep dive into the concept of situational awareness - the ability to perceive, comprehend, and anticipate the dynamic elements of one's environment. Attendees will learn proven techniques for developing and maintaining heightened situational awareness, equipping them to make more informed decisions, respond effectively to changing circumstances, and avoid potential hazards in both personal and professional contexts.

Leadership Traits and Principles – Effective Leadership Skills

This presentation will delve into the key traits, principles, and skills that characterize effective leadership. Attendees will learn how to cultivate qualities such as humility, integrity, decisiveness, and empathy, as well as practical techniques for inspiring teams, navigating change, and fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

Managing Versus Leading

This presentation will examine the distinct, yet complementary, roles of management and leadership. Attendees will explore how effective managers focus on planning, organizing, and controlling operations, while transformative leaders excel at setting strategic direction, motivating people, and driving positive change within organizations.

Understanding and Applying Commander’s Intent

This presentation will introduce the concept of "Commander's Intent" - the clear and concise expression of the purpose of an operation and the desired military end state. Attendees will learn how to effectively communicate, interpret, and apply this guiding principle to enhance decision-making, improve coordination, and foster greater autonomy and initiative within teams, even in complex, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments.

“Every Marine a Rifleman”: Changing the Organizational Paradigm

This presentation will explore the Marine Corps' core philosophy of "Every Marine a Rifleman" and how this principle can be applied to transform organizational cultures. Attendees will discover how instilling a shared sense of foundational competence, accountability, and adaptability across all roles and levels can empower employees, foster cross-functional collaboration, and position organizations to tackle complex challenges with greater agility and resilience.

Visible Leadership Actions: Setting the Conditions for Success

This presentation will highlight the critical role that visible leadership actions play in setting the conditions for individual, team, and organizational success. Attendees will learn how purposeful modeling of desired behaviors, active engagement with employees, and a commitment to leading by example can inspire trust, motivation, and a shared sense of purpose - key drivers of high performance in dynamic and challenging environments.

Breakout Session - Operationalizing the Debrief

This interactive breakout session will provide a deep dive into the process of operational debriefing - a powerful tool for driving continuous improvement. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice structured debrief techniques, analyze case studies, and develop strategies for implementing effective debriefing practices within their own organizations to enhance learning, problem-solving, and overall performance.

Plan-Based Execution (PBED™)

Based on protocols used by U.S. Special Forces and Military Aviation, we discuss how to properly establish objectives, conduct detailed planning, utilize communication skills for briefing the plan, proven techniques for successful execution of the plan, and the importance of the post-execution debriefing to identify critical lessons learned and to facilitate continuous improvement.

Optimizing Human Performance

Drawing insights from the rigorous training and operational protocols of U.S. Navy nuclear submarine crews, this presentation will outline a systematic approach to optimizing individual and team performance. Attendees will learn how principles of redundancy, procedural discipline, and continuous improvement can be applied across diverse domains to enhance safety, reliability, and effectiveness in high-stakes environments.

Crew Resource Management (CRM) and HRO Principles

Based on lessons learned in commercial aviation, this series will provide an overview of Crew Resource Management (CRM), a crucial set of skills and practices for optimizing team performance in high-stakes environments. Attendees will learn how effective communication, decision-making, and resource utilization can enhance safety and efficiency when working as part of a crew, whether in aviation, healthcare, or other complex, collaborative settings.

Team Building Exercises

Explore the list of options for inclusion in your Workshop below (the amount of desired content will determine the number of days required for the workshop):

Performance Excellence® Crucible Puzzle

This highly challenging, collaborative team-building exercise will task attendees with solvi ng a complex, multi-layered puzzle under time pressure and limited resources. Through this hands-on activity, participants will explore strategies for fostering collective problem-solving, optimizing workflows, and achieving Performance Excellence®.

NASCR Tire Change

This fun, high-energy team-building exercise will challenge attendees to quickly and efficiently execute a NASCAR-style tire change, simulating the intense collaboration and coordination required in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments. This hands-on session will give attendees the chance to apply the team building principles and techniques covered throughout the workshop.

Our Speakers

To Learn more about the Event Facilitators select below

Brian “Bru” Brurud

President, Check-6 Training Systems

As one of the most decorated US Naval Fighter Pilots since the Vietnam War, Brian “Bru” Brurud has extensive experience in the US Military and the private business sectors.

Vince “Bluto” Saporito

Senior Vice-President of Operations, Check-6

During his 24-year career in the Navy, Bluto flew 45 combat missions and more than 4000 hours in both the F-14 Tomcat, and the F-18 Hornet. As a TOPGUN Instructor he mentored

Yarko “J.J.” Sos

Founder/Director Check-6

As a fighter pilot in both the US Navy and US Air Force, “JJ” amassed more than 4000 flight hours in F-14s, F/A-18s and F-16 fighter jets, with 6 combat deployments. The highlight of

Daniel “Geezer” Gilkey

Director of Product Development/Client Manager

As a Naval Aviator flying the AV-8B Harrier in the United States Marine Corps, “Geezer” completed multiple combat deployments as a Mission Commander flying Close Air Support

Mike “Gooch” Gallucci

Manager of Innovation, Client Manager

During his 22-year career in the Air Force, Gooch was a Flight Director for 7 Launch and Early Orbit (LEO) missions including DSCS-III/IABS, GOES, and GPS spacecraft, and as a