The Impact of Military Service on Business Mindsets

The purpose of this study was to identify the significant mindsets transferred from military service to business settings and to determine the influence of factors such as Time Served (Length of military service ) Branch Served (Army Navy Marines or Air Force) and Culture (American vs. European) on the transferability of mindsets to business. This was done through a reliable survey among nearly 400 business professionals with military experience. The study revealed a set of 19 significant mindsets that business professionals tend to transfer from their military service into their corporate settings. Time Served Branch Served and Culture were found to have a significant impact on the transferability rates of particular mindsets. These could be explained by aspects associated with longer or shorter military experience as well as differences among various military branches and values doctrines and training programs. The findings could be helpful for employers soldiers and policymakers in improving and easing the transition process for veterans entering various business fields.