CC Skills Administration



Often known as management, this is the organization and management of group structures, usually in theory of bureaucracy. The principle is economy and efficiency, with a lesser focus on responsiveness and equality. In the best case, personnel advancement is strictly a meritocracy, however there are additional concerns including personal attitudes, incentives, personality, personal relationships, and collective bargaining (as influenced by labor unions and special interests).

This is the essential skill used by Executive Officers (XOs) and civilian managers to keep the wheels running. Low skill levels (under 20) are indicative of official inertia, and professionals in that range are typically challenged by day-to-day activities and maintenance of accountability. Upper levels have a fine sense of the chain of command, balance of line and support requirements, and a greater ability to see the big picture.

Skills of 40+ can usually "pull strings" in their organization.

Skills of 60+ are usually reserved for the Lee Iacoccas of the world.