The document outlines a six phase military transition process presented by Cesar Nader. Phase 1 involves creating a transition checklist 24-18 months prior to separation. Phase 2 is developing a transition plan 18-12 months out to determine goals, career paths, and a roadmap. Phase 3 covers creating a transition roadmap 12-9 months out. Phase 4 involves transition training 9-6 months out to prepare for employment, education, entrepreneurship or other paths. Phase 5 consists of mentorship 6-3 months out to network and connect. The final phase is transition execution 90-30 days out to implement the plan.
2. Transition Process Overview
– Phase 1: Transition Checklist
– Phase 2: Transition Plan
– Phase 3: Transition Road Map
– Phase 4: Transition Training
– Phase 5: Transition Mentorship
– Phase 6: Transition Execution
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3. Transition Process
• Reverse Plan
• Military vs. Business timeline
• Get a Planner
• Schedules and Meetings
• Coordinate efforts
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4. Transition Process Target
24 – 18
18 – 12
Transition Checklist
12 – 9
Transition Plan
9–6
6–3
Transition Road Map
90 – 30
Transition Training
Transition Mentorship
Transition Execution
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6. Transition Checklist (WHEN)
• 24 – 18 months (Mandatory – All Hands):
– Starts: Military Transition Office (Pre-Sep Checklist)
– Four types of transition:
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Military Transition
Family Transition
Personal Transition
Professional
Resume (Always required)
Appropriate Business Attire
Business Card
LinkedIn Profile (Extremely Important)
Personal, Professional, Virtual/Social network
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7. Transition Plan (WHO)
• 18 - 12 months (Everyone - Optional):
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Who vs. What
Prioritize
Budget
Personal Inventory
Professional inventory
Career Path Choices
Design your Road Map
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8. Transition Road Map (WHAT)
• 12 - 9 months (Individual - Recommended):
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Start with your defined Transition Plan (WHO)
Consult your Personal BOA (Friends & Family)
Assess your interest
Meet with a counselor
Commit to a path
Reverse plan your path
Asses if you need a bridge
to get you through
– Begin training
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9. Transition Training (HOW)
• 9 - 6 months (Everyone Optional):
Employment
Education
Entrepreneur
International
Retirement
Wounded Warrior
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20. Transition Plan Overview
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Figure out WHO before you decide “What”
Prioritize your Transition GOALS
Create your BUDGET
Conduct a PERSONALITY TEST
Perform a PROFICIENCY ANALYSIS
Select a CAREER PATH
Layout your TRANSITION ROAD MAP
EVALUATE your Plan
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21. 1. First “Who”
• Personal Assessment:
– What are your GOVERNING
VALUES?
– Personal HIGHER GROUND?
– WHO are you (really)
outside of your uniform
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22. 2. Prioritize Transition Goals
Salary
Personal
Priorities
Location
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Job
Satisfaction
23. 3. Financial Fitness
• Income
• Debt
• Plan for cost of living
increases (25%)
• Unexpected Expenses
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26. Personality Profile
ISTJ
ISFJ
INFJ
Doing What
Should Be Done
A High Sense
of Duty
An Inspiration
To Others
INTJ
Everything
Ha Room For
Improvement
ISTP
ISFP
INFP
INTP
Ready To Try
Anything Once
ESTP
The Ultimate
Realist
ESTJ
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Life's
Administrators
Sees Much but Noble Service to
A Love of
Shares Little
Aid Society
Problem Solving
ESFP
You Only Go
Around Once In
Life
ENFP
Giving Life An
Extra Squeeze
ESFJ
ENFJ
Hosts and
Hostesses of
Smooth Talking
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World
Persuaders
ENTP
One Exciting
Challenge
After Another
ENTJ
Natural
Leaders
27. 5. Proficiency Analysis
• Professional Skills Audit
– Proficient
– Average
– Deficient
• Leadership inventory
– Strengths
– Skills
– Experience
– Interest
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28. 6. Select Career Path
Example of the Employment Track
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30. 8. Layout your Road Map
Virginia/DC
Mid-Level
management
TRANSITION
TRAINING
Employment
Skills Gap
Analysis
Big Company
Career Path
Selection
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31. 7. Evaluate your Plan
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Figure out WHO before you decide “What”
Prioritize your Transition GOALS
Create your BUDGET
Conduct a PERSONALITY TEST
Perform a PROFICIENCY ANALYSIS
Select a CAREER PATH
Layout your TRANSITION ROAD MAP
EVALUATE your Plan
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