All Quiet on the Second Front
8. Driving Impactful Innovation and Improving Retention with Lauren Hansen-Armendariz
24 Apr 2023
Today, Tyler chats with Lauren Hansen-Armendariz, a national security innovator and design thinking facilitator. Lauren recently concluded her service with the Army after nine years of active duty in the Army. Her last post was as the Innovation Officer within XVIII Airborne Corps, giving her a distinct perspective on the way the Defense department approaches innovation and technology use. In this episode, she opens up to Tyler about some changes, both tangible and philosophical, that she believes would serve both soldiers and the greater mission through boosting morale, increasing retention, and driving innovation at an unprecedented scale.Shameless plug - You’re invited to our 2023 Offset Symposium on May 16 in Washington, DC. Get your tickets today!What’s Happening on the Second Front:Dealing with ‘innovation fiefdoms’ that often prevent scalingBecoming ambidextrous: Why we need to execute and invest in parallel Lauren’s constructive criticisms for the Army Tips for empowering your team to drive innovation and retentionConnect with Lauren:LinkedIn: Lauren Hansen-ArmendarizConnect with Tyler:LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt Website: secondfront.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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