Tips from a Veteran on Building Community

Tips from a Veteran on Building Community


Sari De, Global DEIB Consultant, joined by guest speaker Mishon Montgomery explored how individuals are impacted by military service — and how others can show up as allies for this community.

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📝Key Takeaways

After watching the session, you will gain the following insights and actionable steps:

  • Key Insight: Military members see community as family, not just colleagues
  • Actionable Step: Create regular team connection opportunities that go beyond work tasks to learn about personal lives and families.

  • Key Insight: Veterans struggle with identity shift from military rank to civilian name
  • Actionable Step: Establish veteran mentorship programs to help navigate personal and professional civilian transition

  • Key Insight: Veterans need clear career development paths like they had in service
  • Actionable Step: Develop structured promotion criteria and professional development roadmaps that outline specific advancement steps

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