Col. Carolyn Olson, US Army National Guard, on her experiences as a Secretary of Defense Corporate Fello
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Summary: On April 25, 2013, Colonel Carolyn Olson, US Army National Guard spoke with CSIS Maren Leed about her time at SRA International as a Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellow. Col. Olson said several of the key lessons from her time in the program included learning the practical value of collaborative work environments, the need to create entrepreneurial environments to foster innovation, and the importance of seeking new ways to do old tasks.