Welcome to the Schoolhouse!
Your one-stop shop for all things training, education, and professional development at Sagan. Whether you're a department head looking to level up your team, a training coordinator running drills, or an individual contributor ready to grow — we've got you covered.
"We build the schoolhouse, you run the fleet."
📋 DBR Request Form
🎭 Schedule Role-Play Training
🎓 Sagan U Course Catalog
📄 SOP Library
📡 Cable Archive
💬 Give Feedback
📋 One Click Hiring Forms
📢 Announcements / What's New
- NEW! Role Player Resources Now Live — Actor onboarding documents are now available in the Role Players section below!
- NEW! DBR Request Form is LIVE — Submit issues, incidents, and learning opportunities through the new Jotform. Link above!
- NEW! T&E Strategy Cable Released — Three LOEs: Debrief & Learning Loop, Leader Enablement, Rehearsal & Confidence Building. Read the Cable
- AI & Automation Basics — Class 8 delivered! Spring cohort in progress. Thursdays weekly.
- Role-Player Training — Now available for department scheduling. Contact CDD to book a session for your team.
For Department Heads
- Request Custom Training — Need CDD to build something for your team? Start here.
- Schedule Role-Player Training — Book a facilitated role-play session for your department.
- Submit a DBR — Report an incident, issue, or learning opportunity for structured debrief.
- Training NCO Directory — Who's the training coordinator in each department?
- Department Training Calendar Coming Soon — What's scheduled for your team this quarter.
- Debrief Guide — Quick Wash / Standard Hotwash / Full Review — pick the right level.
For Training NCOs & Facilitators
- Training NCO Playbook Çoming Soon! — Your role, responsibilities, and how to run a training session.
- Scenario & Role-Play Library Çoming Soon! — Browse scenarios with role cards, PoP checklists, and observer scorecards.
- Points of Performance Templates Çoming Soon! — Blank and example PoP scorecards to customize for your sessions.
- Observer Scorecards Çoming Soon! — Structured feedback forms for training observers.
- Debrief Guide — How to run Quick Wash / Standard Hotwash / Full Review debriefs.
- Submit a DBR — Log incidents and learning opportunities for pattern tracking.
For Individual Contributors
- Learning Paths by Role — "I'm a TA / AM / new hire — what's my training journey?"
- Sagan U Course Catalog — Browse all available courses, descriptions, schedules, and enrollment links.
- Upcoming Sagan U Events — Office hours, workshops, guest lectures.
- SOP Library — Standard operating procedures for your role and department.
- FAQ — "How do I request coaching?" "What's a DBR?" "How do I sign up?"
🎭 Role Player Resources
If you're a role-play actor for CDD training, start here. Read the Actor Brief first, then sign the Agreement, then review the Onboarding Package before your first session.
- Actor Brief — Start here! Overview of the CDD role-play program, what to expect, and how it works. Read this first.
- Actor Agreement — Terms, expectations, and agreements for role players. Sign before starting.
- Actor Onboarding Package — Complete how-to guide covering preparation, performance tips, session flow, and best practices.
- Actor Quick Start — One-page reference guide. Keep this handy during sessions!
Note: Character scripts and scenario packages are sent individually by Karen before each session.
🎓 Upcoming Sagan U Events
Coming Soon
Every Thursday • Apr 16 - May 7 2026
Every Thursday • Apr 16 - May 7 2026
Company Wiki Skill Sprint (4-Session Course)
Weekly live class for all learning paths. Instructor: Brian Wilson. Enroll
All Levels
Coming Soon
Every Thursday • Apr 21 - Jul 9 2026
Every Thursday • Apr 21 - Jul 9 2026
Emerging Leader Excellence
Weekly live class for all learning paths. Enroll
All Levels
Ongoing
Executive Coaching Program
6-session 1:1 coaching cycle for CEOs/COOs/GMs. Apply — Discount Code: EXEC-BWMNT-2025
Leadership
Coming Soon
Every Tuesday • Apr 18 - Jun 28 2026
Every Tuesday • Apr 18 - Jun 28 2026
Leadership & Management Excellence
Foundation course for all learning paths. Enroll
Foundation
📡 Cable Archive
Official CDD communications. Cables are how we publish decisions, frameworks, and guidance to the organization.
T&E Cardinal Directions
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CDD Issue Tracking — How to Submit a DBR
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Cable System — How to Use and Track
CBL-26-PXP2UR
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CBL-26-PXP2UR
Cable System — Reference Guide
CBL-26-8P201Y
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CBL-26-8P201Y
🎭 Scenario & Role-Play Library
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~*~ UNDER CONSTRUCTION ~*~
Check back soon! We're building out the scenario library with role cards, PoP checklists, and observer scorecards.
In the meantime, contact CDD to schedule a facilitated role-play session for your team.
~*~ UNDER CONSTRUCTION ~*~
Check back soon! We're building out the scenario library with role cards, PoP checklists, and observer scorecards.
In the meantime, contact CDD to schedule a facilitated role-play session for your team.
🗺️ Learning Paths
Every journey starts with the Core 101 foundation, then branches into your track.
- Core 101 (Everyone) — Leadership & Management Excellence, Modern Knowledge Worker Organization (GTD)
- C-Suite Track — Core 101 → C-Suite Leadership 201 → Executive Coaching
- Mid-Level Management Track — Emerging Leaders Excellence → Project Management Skill Sprint
- Individual Contributor Track — Data Architecture → AI Powered Automation → Company Wiki Skill Sprint → Marketing Skill Sprint
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Detailed path guides coming soon!
❓ FAQ
- What's a DBR? — Donaher Business Review. A structured debrief process for incidents, issues, and learning opportunities. Submit one here.
- How do I sign up for a Sagan U course? — Check the Course Catalog for enrollment links, or reach out to CDD.
- How do I request coaching? — The Executive Coaching Program is a 6-session cycle. Apply here or talk to your department head.
- What's a cable? — CDD's official communication format for decisions, frameworks, and guidance. Browse the Cable Archive.
- Who's my Training NCO? — Check the Training NCO Directory. If your department doesn't have one yet, contact CDD.
- How do I give feedback or suggest training? — Use the Feedback form. We read everything.
🏫 About CDD
The Capabilities Development Department (CDD) provides training infrastructure and systematic frameworks so every department at Sagan can build, maintain, and improve their team's capabilities.
Four Pillars:
- T&E (Training & Education) — Internal training, onboarding, SOPs, PME-style programs
- Sagan U — Member-facing education: courses, certifications, office hours
- Executive Coaching — 1:1 coaching for CEOs, COOs, and GMs
- Uncommon Elite — Military talent placement partnership
Contact us: Reach CDD via Slack (#cdd) or email. We're here to help your team level up.