Why Military Veterans Are Natural Agilists and Assets to Your Team

Overview
Are you looking for quality Agilists with drive and discipline? For someone that knows how to work with a team? For someone who can move the team with a common purpose to accomplish the goal? For someone selfless that understands the willing sacrifice of placing the needs of others before their own? Have you considered the military veteran community? Many veterans are equipped with the intangible skills desired by the agile community.

Many times, veterans are overlooked because their resumes lack commonly known agile positions due to the unique military verbiage to describe work roles. When looking for a well-trained person experienced in leading, coaching, training, and mentoring a diverse group of people from all walks of life, do not overlook the veterans. We will discuss five main principles that will reveal how veterans are well-equipped in agile characteristics.

About Our Presenter
Michael Whitaker spent 14 years serving the country as a military intelligence professional, both enlisted and as a Chief Warrant Officer. During his time, he worked with national-level organizations on strategy and tactical operations, while working with National Security Agency and US Cyber Command. He deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and spent time supporting other tactical and strategic level operations as a government contractor and US Army civilian. He is a Certified Scrum Master and a SAFe Program Consultant.