MOVING FORWARD
Unmanned aerial systems present an intimidating and exhilarating combination of risks, threats, opportunities, and potential benefits to us as individuals, professionals, and members of society. When we learn how to maneuver within a peaceful, safe, and prosperous environment with small Unmanned Aerial Systems and the other stakeholders in this “space,” we will achieve rewarding benefits for many decades to come. Those who embrace the mindset and skillset of a maneuver warfare innovator will produce historic victories with these small yet revolutionary systems.
The following four books are highly recommended for further knowledge and depth of understanding:
“Certain To Win” by Chet Richards
https://www.amazon.com/Certain-Win-Strategy-Applied-Business/dp/1413453767/
“The Marine Corps Way: Using Maneuver Warfare to Lead a Winning Organization” by Jason A. Santamaria, Vincent Martino, Eric K. Clemons
https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Corps-Way-Maneuver-Organization/dp/007142377X/
“Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time” by Jeff Sutherland
https://www.amazon.com/Scrum-Doing-Twice-Work-Half/dp/038534645X
“The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries
https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898/
BIOGRAPHY
Brett Hoffstadt, PMP, is an aerospace engineer, project manager, inventor, and innovation catalyst. He is the author of “How To Be a Rocket Scientist: 10 powerful tips to enter the aerospace field and launch the career of your dreams.” He is also a classical music composer with one album released.
Through Brett Hoffstadt Consulting he fulfills his mission to help engineers and engineering organizations convert their strengths from industrial era mindsets and toolsets into those necessary for success in our digital age. One of his current projects is to create an event in San Antonio, Texas to cultivate a safe and thriving community for UAS’s called San Andronio. He can be found and contacted through LinkedIn, Twitter, and online blogs including www.EngineerYourInnovation.com.
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