In this episode of The CX Tipping Point, Martha Dorris spoke to the CEO of BRAV017 and formerly the Chief Customer Officer at the US Department of the Air Force and Space Force, Colt Whittall.
After experience in the private sector, Colt wanted to work in the government in the area of technology and management. He was able to secure a position after seeking advice from the CIO of the Air Force. They created a Chief Experience Officer in the Air Force to raise the bar on user experience for their systems. His efforts in the AF are being replicated in the Department of Defense.
The Air Force’s focus on customer and user experience bubbled up from internal computer issues such as long reboot times. There was an open letter on LinkedIn from an airman referred to as the “Fix my computer” memo that elevated the importance of fixing their systems and computers and led to the hiring of Colt. These issues make airmen question when you can’t fix the small things, you begin to question whether the important things can be accomplished.
Colt describes his roles and responsibilities, how data and feedback provide a good framework for measurement and mechanisms for tracking experience and feedback. Colt’s journey into the government resulted in a very rewarding experience and an offer to help others get into the government. Please contact him via LinkedIn if you want to chat.
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