Designing a New Narrative to Build an AI-Ready Workforce

This report examines the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) struggle to attract and retain an AI-ready workforce, offering recommendations for crafting a compelling narrative and creating opportunities for AI talent.

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Quick Facts
Report location: source
Language: English
Publisher: MITRE Corporation
Publication date: April 1, 2020
Authors: Dean Worley, Diane Kotras, Diane M. Kotras, Dr. Inna M. Baron, Inna Baron, Jonathan B. Rotner, Jonathan Rotner, Ron Hodge, Ronald Hodge
Geographic focus: United States
Page count: 32

Methods

The research method involved analyzing publicly available information and conducting interviews with experts in AI, cyber, national security, and enterprise strategy at MITRE and other national security-focused organizations.

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Key Insights

The DoD faces challenges in keeping pace with AI technology due to a lack of in-house AI skills and difficulty attracting talent. The report suggests changing DoD's narrative and internal practices to build trust with the AI community and establish mutually beneficial partnerships with private industry. It emphasizes the need for authentic, transparent communication, understanding the audience, and leveraging appropriate channels to reach potential talent. The report also highlights the importance of creating career pathways, learning from industry successes, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment to retain AI talent. Additionally, it discusses the role of partnerships in building the AI workforce, drawing lessons from the Intelligence Community and startup collaborations.

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