Ive done quite a few CRM modules over the years and yeh I agree with the concept - when I was an F.O. years ago it was in the age of "F.O.s should be seen and not heard." It p!ssed me off a bit but I lived with it. Nowadays I think this new CRM stuff is a good thing.
What is very bloodey anoying is CRM is the catchcry of weak crew members - "Hes not using CRM!" and a 40yo captain with 20 years in the game is hauled in because of a complaining 21yo Quake generation wonder-boy. This complaining is esp so from those whos situational awareness is crap. There are SOME THINGS that can be done without having a discusion when its obvious even to a tree-stump that that particuler action must be done.
CRM comes naturaley to profesionals who know there stuff. The varius modules enhance and strengthen it which Im all for. But its also become a weapon used to prop up the importance of some egos.