DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?

FORMER MILITARY PERSONNEL OR

RESERVISTS

Dr. Brenda Nelson-Porter

August 16, 2013

Design Thinking Action Lab, Stanford University

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Based on the data collected from

two interviews,

the following problem statement

emerged:The general problem focuses on the lack of

communication skills obtained at the Bachelor’s-level

and during military schooling or training that relate to

the private workforce. The specific problem focuses on

not having the communication know-how (being

flexible) to appropriately (a) translate military

knowledge and skills to prospective private sector

employers (b) and approach the concerns of clients in

the private sector.

d

GREAT IDEAS

CERTIFICATIONBASED ON

TRANSITIONING

Promotes learning,

Promotes

networking,

Give recognition in

the field of study that

a certain level of

knowledge has been

identified

IDEA SELECTION

PROTOTYPE A

Holding a Formal Private

Designation,

Former Military Personnel or

Reservists

May Now Be Heard and Seen!

I WAS BLIND,BUT NOW I SEE

The Eye of the Prototype represents a

round table of military leaders (i.e.,

ribbons and emblem) and civilian

leaders of professional associations (i.e.,

lapel pins) developing a certification for

former military personnel and

reservists. It also shows military

personnel transforming (i.e.,

soldiers) into private sector

professionals (i.e., big heads). The green

eye represents the military “greens”

uniform or the battlefield of

negotiations. The black in the middle of

the eye is a military boot housing

military and civilian terminologies. 

“Even though these components are separate,

the similarities make it complex.  Depend on the

situation, the expected outcome and the

recipient are variables and should be considered

in the equation. The nonmilitary sector

somehow needs to be educated about the

military so that way everyone is on the same

page.  We are all to be for the same mission

(preserving the nation).  How could this

happen? With your input this should be

accomplished.”

PROTOTYPE ASTAKEHOLDER COMMENTS

PROTOTYPE BIf environments impact learning and shape

performance,

then laws and policies that govern the

environments,

must be understood to approach the issues.

Militiary laws and policies, thus, has become a part of

Brigette’s Technology Consulting and Research Firm’s

Certification Initiatives for Corporate Scholars

To view the prototype, visit:

http://www.brigettes.com/Certification/InformationCES

CER.htm

PROTOTYPE B STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS

“Bachelor prepared degree in any USA institution

involves communication skills but not necessary

toward military entities.  This shortcoming could

injury the outcome of any specific situation depending

on the situation and surroundings.  You addressed the

most significant outcome being flexible. Both unities

need specific instructions. The military is trained for

this which you brought out, but civilians live for the

moment not the mission.  When asked would I die for

my employer, the answer was absolutely, ‘NO’, but

when asked about the military, one would say ‘when

and where’.”

THANK YOUSERVING OUR COUNTRY!