Where veteran experience becomes executive-level advancement.

Business Case

Many veterans in civilian roles are strong operators but:

• Do not consistently communicate in clear, concise, civilian‑language
• Struggle to show how their work and experience connects to business priorities
• Under‑communicate in manager 1:1s, written updates, and cross‑functional meetings

This creates:

• Missed opportunities for advancement and expanded responsibility
• Frustration on both sides of the manager–veteran relationship
• Risk of disengagement and attrition in a high‑value talent segment

Pilot Objectives

By the end of the 4‑week pilot, we aim to:

For participants:

• Increase clarity in how veterans explain what they do and why it matters
• Application of communication practices, strategies, and skills that maximize veteran employee potential, relationships, and outcomes
• Improve quality and structure of manager 1:1s and key meetings
• Strengthen meeting presence and contributions in cross‑functional work

For the organization:

• Improve manager‑rated clarity and confidence in veteran communication
• Generate pre/post data and qualitative examples to inform future development and retention strategy