Author: Col. Robert R. Ulin

December 6 , 2015

Job Hunting Tips for Transitioning Military Personnel

Job hunting is a full-time job. The first step is to list what you want to do, what you are qualified to do and where you want to live. When asked what you want to do, “I don’t know, I just need a job,” is not the right answer. Job hunting must be planned, deliberate and focused.

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December 2 , 2015

Half Time

Half time in a football and basketball game is an excellent metaphor for the mid-life transition.

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December 11 , 2012

Congress and Interagency Coordination

“For many years, we’ve heard that when it comes to interagency collaboration on national security, our system is inefficient, ineffective, and often down-right broken. This kind of disorganization is counterproductive and wasteful. But when the problem involves matters of national security, it is down-right dangerous.”

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September 1 , 2010

InterAgency Essay 10-01

In recent years there has been much discussion, frustration and angst about the lack of cooperation and coordination between and among agencies and departments of the federal government in response to disasters (natural and manmade) and overseas contingencies.

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April 21 , 2010

The Simons Center for Ethical Leadership and Interagency Cooperation

The Simons Center for Ethical Leadership and Interagency Cooperation is committed to the development of of ethical leaders with interagency operational skills and an interagency body of knowledge that facilitates broader and more effective cooperation and policy implementation.

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