GDIT In The News
In June, Amy Gilliland, president, General Dynamics Information Technology, Falls Church, Virginia, spent time with the chapter, sharing her thoughts on leadership and the role culture plays in creating an environment for growth and innovation. Gilliland said she was raised by a single mother who was an Army civil servant for 40 years. Her grandfather immigrated to the United States from Switzerland and later joined the military to serve his adopted country. She was influenced by this and saw service to country as a responsibility. She doesn't consider herself a technologist, but she's always surrounded by them. Gilliland discussed market trends and the advent of COVID-19 accelerated technology. She also elaborated on how technology differentiates. In addition to speed, the necessity for security is important; of key significance is learning how to share data at the tactical edge. Gilliland commented that "BYOE" (bring your own energy) is an impetus to creating a culture of innovation. Employees need to feel their ideas are valued every day and not just every once in a while. People like to know their contributions matter. Provide opportunities for internal mobility.