Why Veterans Outperform In Operational Roles
Episode 8: The Hidden Value Opportunity Veterans Offer To Your Business Performance with James Harrison
James Harrison on hiring ex-military people, the skills that transfer straight into operations, and the ones that need translating.
Should I hire military veterans into my business?
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What this episode covers
If you're wondering whether hiring military veterans could benefit your business, this episode offers clear insights. Jimmy Burroughes talks with James Harrison about how veterans bring valuable skills like adaptability, critical thinking and problem-solving to organisations. They explain the Armed Forces Covenant, a UK agreement promoting support for veterans in the workplace, and why this should be a priority for leadership teams focused on diversity and ongoing business value. The discussion also covers Business Value Engineering, emphasising sustained performance improvements beyond short-term IT fixes. Practical examples show how veterans contribute to better supply chain visibility and demand forecasting, making a strong case for their inclusion in your team.
Who this is for: General managers and senior operators considering how to improve team performance and organisational value through diverse recruitment and leadership strategies.
Key takeaways
- Military veterans bring adaptability, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that improve organisational performance.
- The Armed Forces Covenant is a UK-wide agreement encouraging businesses to support and employ Armed Forces personnel.
- Business Value Engineering focuses on delivering ongoing value from transformational change rather than short-term IT solutions.
- Engaging veterans supports diversity, inclusivity, and equality initiatives within senior leadership agendas.
- Efficient supply chain visibility and demand forecasting are key benefits that veterans can help enhance in organisations.
The Hidden Value Opportunity Veterans Offer To Your Business Performance.
Are you tired of implementing IT solutions that only provide short-term benefits for your business? Do you want to ensure that your organization receives ongoing value and benefits from transformational change? Look no further than Business Value Engineering.
In this episode, we speak to James Harrison, about organisational value engineering, and how veterans can add value to an organization. James's background in the military taught him that people are what drive success in an organization, and he brings that philosophy into his career.
We discuss how the Armed Forces Covenant is a UK-wide agreement between commercial organisations and the British Government to support the Armed Forces community. The Armed Forces community brings adaptability, critical thinking, innovation, problem-solving, and people skills to an organisation. Signing up for the Armed Forces Covenant and considering how Armed Forces personnel can bring value to an organisation should be at the front of every C-suite's agenda, especially when looking at diversity, inclusivity, and equality.
Episode Highlights
- What is Business Value Engineering and why is it important for organizations
- What is the role of a vendor in successful value engineering
- How can investing in veterans bring significant value to a business
- What is the Armed Forces Covenant, and how can it benefit an organization
- How can efficient visibility of supply chain and demand forecasting benefit an organization
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Links Mentioned
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Questions managers ask about this episode
What skills do military veterans bring to a business?
Veterans offer adaptability, critical thinking, innovation, problem-solving, and strong people skills, all of which can enhance organisational performance and team effectiveness.
What is the Armed Forces Covenant and why should businesses sign it?
The Armed Forces Covenant is a UK-wide agreement between businesses and the government to support the Armed Forces community, helping organisations access veteran talent while promoting diversity and inclusion.
How does Business Value Engineering differ from typical IT solutions?
Business Value Engineering focuses on delivering ongoing, measurable benefits from transformational change rather than short-term gains often seen with IT implementations.
How can veterans improve supply chain and demand forecasting?
Veterans’ experience with structured problem-solving and operational planning can improve the efficiency and visibility of supply chains and demand forecasting within organisations.