Entrepreneurship, Intrapraneurship and Professional Workforce Development
Although this book places a particular emphasis on entrepreneurship, the skills and mindset needed to be a successful entrepreneur are identical to those required to secure and maintain civilian employment.
As an increasing number of corporations outsource their mission to independent contractors and rely more heavily onintrapreneurs – empowered employees with a high degree of autonomy and who are especially adept at problem-solving using critical thinking skills – the ability to “think outside the box” becomes a competitive requirement.
Military veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce are facing a wide range of unique challenges. A depressed economy, constricted labor market and potential employers who struggle to understand how skills obtained in the military are transferable to civilian jobs are only the tip of the iceberg.
Veterans reintegrating into the civilian economy will need to possess unique insights and skill sets well beyond those currently discussed within hiring circles. Preparing military veterans to seek employment is critical, but it’s only the first step in a complex process comprised of many equally important components. Once hired, the veteran job candidate must be successfully retained and developed over the long-term.
The process of self-assessment, prioritization and the ability to conduct an accurate inventory of transferable skills – topics addressed in the first seven chapters of this book – speaks directly to this issue. For this reason, this book will be a valuable resource to all veterans regardless of their chosen career path.
It will also prove to be a valuable resource as well to those who support them during all phases of the transition, reintegration and employment process.
