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It’s me. Hi! I’m the Problem… defense acquisition Anti-Heroes
In this podcast episode, Strategic Institute, discusses why defense acquisition, a well-known weakness in the process for R&D and delivering new advanced capabilities, stays the course despite urgent needs and mandates. A problem... READ MORE
More TEAMS Less BUREAUCRACY to Improve Defense Acquisition & What are OT Condominiums?
In this podcast episode, Strategic Institute highlights their long standing message of teaming for success. It is widely believed that family is the essential building block of society/civilization, just like a team is... READ MORE
What is the Purpose of Other Transactions & Why ‘so-called’ OT Consortia suck.
In this podcast episode, Strategic Institute gets back to basics, asking what is the purpose of Other Transactions, why were they created, what is their ‘mission’? The answer, while misunderstood by many,... READ MORE
Podcast: The DOGE Effect on Defense Acquisition – Opportunity or Nightmare?
In this podcast episode, we discuss the opportunity to make improvements in defense acquisition for R&D and new capabilities by recognizing and jettisoning systems and processes that have become institutionally corrupt, those which... READ MORE
Don’t be a JAG-off | How Government Lawyers can Enable Innovation
When it comes to innovating federal business practices for R&D and delivering new capabilities a frequently identified roadblock to bettering processes are government lawyers. Government lawyers tend to err on the side of... READ MORE
Getting the Changes in Government Business Right.
Change is coming for government, including the Department of Defense (DOD) and the defense industry. Improving government efficiency is a central initiative of the incoming Presidential administration. Change can be fast-tracked by... READ MORE
Podcast: New Administration – New Acquisition System?
We’re back! Strategic Institute dusts itself to help off to once again help affect positive change in Federal Acquisition for R&D and the delivering of new advanced capabilities. In this episode we... READ MORE
New Proposed Rule for Other Transactions
The proposed rule is misguided and counterproductive. Issuing the rule involves a major change and would be contrary to law! General. A regulatory approach to implementing “Other Transactions” (OTs) is contrary to the... READ MORE