November 11th is the day we salute those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. There are almost nine million veterans in the workforce. They bring a diverse skill set to their organizations. The Davidson Group wants to discuss five things that organizations can learn from our veterans.
1. Teamwork
Veterans spend their time in the military collaborating with their team to perform duties and stay safe. Solidarity is an important part of their military experience. Veterans understand the crucial value of teamwork to achieve strategic goals.
2. Leadership
Working in a hierarchical structure, veterans know how to give and take orders. Military training focuses on accepting responsibility for their behavior, tasks and resources. They have experience in delegating work with clear instructions. They lead by example.
3. Ability to Manage Stressful Situations
Veterans have worked in very stressful and tenuous situations as they accomplish their mission. They are experienced at handling demanding priorities and tight deadlines. Veterans apply this skill into their new organizations.
4. Strong Work Ethic
Veterans know the importance of owning their actions. Their military training and service instilled a strong personal work ethic. They are adept at performing their work duties with limited supervision.
5. Technology
Military personnel work with sophisticated technology and complex systems. They are skilled at analyzing and disseminating mission-critical data. These technical skills are valuable to any type of organization.
The Davidson Group salutes our veterans. Thank you for your service!
