Creating Agile Talent Ecosystems for DoD with Mike McGinley

Defense Mavericks

This week, Ryan is joined by Mike McGinley, director of GigEagle, mobilization assistant to the commander of the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, and federal account executive at Google, to talk all things talent in the DoD. Mike shares his insights on the flexibility of reservists' service, the operational impact of overcoming bureaucracy and policy hurdles, and the revolutionary approach to integrating AI in talent acquisition. Tune in to this inspiring conversation on national collaboration and agility in the defense community.

TIMESTAMPS:

(0:46) Mike’s dual journey career

(4:01) What is an agile talent ecosystem?

(10:56) How to cut through red tape

(15:53) Mike’s “aha” moment in an Uber

(19:28) How fast is too fast to scale?

(21:45) Why user feedback is critical for growth

(26:04) The future of a whole-of-nation talent marketplace

(32:58) Why we need to encourage creativity and teamwork in defense

LINKS:

Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/

Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmcginley2/

GigEagle: https://gigeagle.mil/

CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/

Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/