Andrew Oswald - Army Strong Stories

Unique Opportunity

Andrew Oswald — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:45:00 GMT

By: Andrew Oswald
This weekend, I had the unique opportunity to travel to Atlanta, GA to present a project from my summer internship (AIAD) at Boston Scientific to the Close the Gap (CTG) steering committee meeting. The audience consisted of the steering committee (17 physicians and hospital administrators in the field of cardiology), BSC sales reps, regional managers, all way up to several VPs and Senior VPs, in addition to the CTG team and a few of their partners. I really enjoyed being able to present my...read more

BUSINESS AND THE ARMY

Andrew Oswald — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:28:00 GMT

By: Andrew Oswald
The business world and the military have similarities and differences. One of the things that was most noticeable, even though I expected it, was the lack of uniforms with rank, awards, and achievements. In no way did I think that this civilian corporation would have their employees wear uniforms, but I have grown accustomed to the uniforms of the military, and their absence was very noticeable. The uniform with everything worn on it is almost like a miniature résumé. With one...read more

LEAD

Andrew Oswald — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:28:00 GMT

By: Andrew Oswald
Leadership Excellence Applied Daily (LEAD) is a benchmark leadership playbook publication created by two Air Force cadets – Justin Franklin and Nate Curl – myself, and our sponsor – Anthony “Roby” Roberson. LEAD was sent out to over 30 business executives in Boston Scientific CRV Sales. It included articles on leadership styles and theory, leadership in the medical device industry, a great focus on negotiation, and leadership profiles for each of the executives....read more

CLOSE THE GAP

Andrew Oswald — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:23:00 GMT

By: Andrew Oswald
Close the Gap is an initiative started by Boston Scientific in order to reach all Americans with information about cardiovascular disease and how to prevent it, connect them with care, and ultimately lower the prevalence of CVD in America. The project I worked on, along with a cadet from the Air Force Academy – Justin Franklin – dealt with using social media to reach the target populations. The project involved a lot of research and analysis to determine the ideal social networking...read more

7 ELEMENT PREP

Andrew Oswald — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:15:00 GMT

By: Andrew Oswald
I was amazed at how the seven element model of negotiation is applicable to my travels in this AIAD and to other areas of life. At the beginning of the AIAD process, I had to work on relationship and communication. I had to communicate with the instructors at West Point and then with the liaisons at Boston Scientific. I did not personally know anyone at BSC, so the relationships there originally were due to mutual acquaintances. The internship never would have happened if the relationship or...read more