ARMY ACQUISITION SUPPORT TO UKRAINE
CAPABILITIES COLLABORATION
Mowczan (center) brainstorming on improvement projects across several organizations at an offsite summit in June 2019 at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan. (From left) Jal Singh, chief information officer, PEO Ground Combat Systems, and Steve Cengeri, C4ISR program officer, PEO Ground Combat Systems. (Photos provided by Charlotte Mowczan)
engineering approach for all technology-based programs, with Milestone-C being the point of making a recommendation or seeking approval to enter the production and deployment phase. “I really enjoy systems engineering work because the time spent on it can contribute to the success of a project.” She said present- ing an idea typically inspires thought processes from others. Tere is nothing at all to lose by putting forth your concepts, even if they’re not perfect. It’s always better than not presenting anything at all.
Mowczan also believes forming good interpersonal relationships in the workplace can harvest a more “at ease” environment for promoting the presentation of ideas. And for sustaining those relationships, integrity is greatly valued. “Te most important lesson I’ve learned over the course of my career is to have integ- rity. Do what you say you’re going to do when you promise to do it,” she said. Tis builds trust, motivation and a positive work environment.
Organizing events that bring people together for a work-related or social cause to build better relationships, and just to have some fun is something she’s done much of both inside and outside of work.
“People outside of work know me for establishing get-togethers and hosting parties,” she said. During the pandemic, she was able to set up some fun, inspirational and motivating online discussion-style events for co-workers and friends to keep lines of communication open.
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“I have really enjoyed bringing people together at work by host- ing online events to meet and talk about anything from our favorite college football team to best-loved Halloween decora- tions. With the return to in-person gatherings, I’ve organized some smaller events like lunches out and a going away party for our group supervisor—who was, and still is, an amazing mentor for me personally—with a fun activity at Top Golf in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Te whole group had a really fun time cheer- ing each other on,” she said.
Mowczan believes that building interpersonal relationships outside of work can produce better relationships inside the work- place and lead to healthy communication, debate and sharing of ideas—an integral part of her role as an acquisition profes- sional. Sharing things about yourself on a personal level exposes some vulnerability and builds trust between people, which carries over to the workplace. “Someone may give you more latitude or have more confidence in what you’re doing since they know you personally,” she said. “I think building personal relationships at work helps with doing the actual work.”
—CHERYL MARINO
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