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At SMX we are committed to investing in our people and one of the ways that we do this is through our RISE leadership program. This program identifies a group of rising leaders within the company and provides them with a year of learning about how the company operates, leadership best practices and more. We are excited to spotlight one of our RISE program alumni, Lakulish Patel, SMX Director of Product Development.   When asked about the program he shared “For me, the RISE program was all about learning and trying to soak everything in. It was about getting a glimpse into how different business units operate and gaining a broader perspective of the company. It was a great opportunity to see how different teams within the business units measure success and contribute to the larger SMX collective goals. The RISE curriculum is designed to help explore the different facets of leadership, such as decision-making, conflict resolution, and team building. Each of the teams did a fantastic job of taking complicated concepts and simplifying them for us to learn. What really resonated with me was the passion, the wealth of knowledge and experience that everyone brought to the table. One of the key takeaways from this program was the realization that effective leadership is not about exercising control, but about empowering others to reach their full potential. I learned the importance of empathy in leadership, how to effectively communicate my vision, and the significance of adaptability in today's ever-changing work environment.   The terms “leadership” and “management” are often used interchangeably. While there is overlap between the two, there are also significant differences. Nitin Nohria when he was still serving as the Dean for Harvard Business school put it very succinctly… he said “I think of management as working with other people to make sure the goals of an organization are articulated and well executed. It’s the process of working with others to ensure the effective execution of a chosen set of goals. Leadership on the other hand is about developing what those goals should be. It’s more about driving change.” To echo his quote, the last year has taught me that leadership is really about igniting action by providing a clear vision, motivation and aligning various individuals to strive towards unified goals. I’m grateful to all the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, as well as my cohort members who transparently shared their journey of where they started, how they felt sometimes when they came up short, what they worked on improving and how they got to where they are today. The real take away from this is it doesn’t matter how you see yourself as a manager or leader or where you are in your career, both are essential and complementary skills and just like any other skill-it can be learned, practiced and perfected.”   Thank you for sharing your experience in this foundational program, Lukulish. We are thankful to have you as a part of SMX! 

Don't wait-register for the upcoming Afternoons with the ACEs Episode 11 happening on October 18. This session will dive into OTBI Configuration- you won't want to miss it! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gWpTnYAH

Congratulations to our #SMX team for finishing 2nd this week during the National Defense Cyber Alliance (NDCA) golf tournament! Our team enjoyed great discussions and networking this week during the National Cyber Summit in #Huntsville. A big thank you to ManTech and Exiger for co-hosting a successful event reception with us this week. We look forward to continuing the conversation! #NationalCyberSummit #NCS #CyberHuntsville

Our #SMX #Hawaii team enjoyed volunteering their time this week at the Hawaii Island Food Bank. The food bank helps to play a vital role in fighting hunger and providing food security for those in need within our local community. A big thank you to the Hawaii Island Food Bank for allowing our team to play a small role in their mission of providing vital resources to those in need. #Community #SMXgivesback #EndHunger #Volunteering

We are thrilled to announce this award for our Outside Analytics + SMX team. We look forward to supporting Space Systems Command through this task order, allowing Outside Analytics to continue development and enhancement integration of real-time space-based data processing, analytics, and visualization platforms for our warfighters and national security.

We would like to #congratulate Sylvia P. Kilpatrick of SMX on being named among our Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024! “Sylvia is a key member of our Senior Leadership Team and demonstrates daily how SMX lives its Core Values, especially Invest in Our People,” said SMX Chief Administrative Officer Laurell Aiton. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/ew-djYsp

Congratulations to Sherri Harim, SMX VP of Proposal Operations and Adelicia Phillips, MPA, CF APMP, SMX Proposal Operations Manager on being selected for one of the 2024 inaugural cohorts for the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Leadership Academy. The APMP Leadership Academy is an innovative, prestigious, and selective nine-month program that is focused on developing leadership skills for bid and proposal management professionals. Through interactive learning, mentorship, and collaboration, participants gain the expertise needed to drive success within their teams and organizations. This program covers essential leadership topics, including strategy, team management, and personal development, all tailored specifically for the proposal management field. Completion of the Academy results in achievement of a highly respected industry certification as an APMP Leadership Academy Graduate, demonstrating commitment and capabilities as a Bid and Proposal Leader. #EmployeeRecognition #Leadership #Proposals #APMP #ProposalManagement

We had a great time this week at the 2024 New York Digital Government Summit in #Albany! SMX Executive Vice President of Strategy and Technology, Robert Groat, spoke during the event about Accelerating Modernization: Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Digital Transformation in Government. Our team enjoyed connecting with other technology focused public-sector professionals and industry partners while sharing SMX's innovative approach and technology solutions, to improve the future of government. #Government #DigitalSummit #Technology #NY

#SMX is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of #TechNet Indo-Pacific 2024, happening October 22-24. This key event will focus on addressing cybersecurity, defense, and communication challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, bringing together military, government, and industry leaders. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with the SMX team and explore how our innovative solutions can support your mission! #MissionSolutions #IndoPacfic #Hawaii

#SMX Vice President of Strategy and Technology, Steve Loori sat down with Nick Smith, CEO and Founder of Geo Owl and the NDS Show Podcast, to discuss the evolution of #intelligence from traditional military operations to commercial analytics, the role of commercial data in modern intelligence gathering and decision-making, and various real-world applications of data analytics. 📹 Watch a clip from the full interview below to see how Loori’s team at SMX is using both commercial and open-source data to solve our clients' most critical missions.