Mr. William T. Osilaja, a Human Capital Consultant at Deloitte, LLP, Infantry Officer, Former Diversity Outreach Officer, and Charter School Business Operations Officer, explains his strategy and tactical steps to transition. Before coming to West Point, Mr. Osilaja was a native of Evanston, IL. He graduated from West Point (BS) and the University of Michigan – Ross School of Business (MBA). During our conversation, he explores his decision to serve, transition, and choose his subsequent career.
“Everyone wants to save the world and be a millionaire.”
“Bloom where you’re planted”
Key Points:
- Understanding different types of people and personal awareness of your identity (y)/(es)
Multi-racial
Immigrant parent
Grandparent and parents served
- Understanding your passions and leveraging your skills (People Management, Operations)
- Developing muscle of checking in with yourself (Constant introspection/reevaluation)
- Humility and Perception is essential (Direct Military Feedback vs. Indirect Civilian Back)
- The importance of communication in different environments
Low context vs. high context communication
Consulting leverages improvisation of “Yes and …” versus the hard yes and no of the military
- Culture selection is vital as the initial shift/shock can quite significant
- Deloitte’s Business Chemistry and Michigan Model of Leadership
Communication, learning, and leadership styles
Creator, collaborator
Increased self-awareness and better communication
- Greater intentionality in the transition process
Talk to more mentors to collect as many data points as possible
People are full of information, so leveraging them and transition programs like MLT
Please connect with Tunde Osilaja on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunde-osilaja-33a39175/
https://youtu.be/uyHFz_SMN-U
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