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Obstacles to Learning: How the Federal Government Discourages Innovation and Hurts Stakeholders
In this episode Strategic Institute discusses factors in federal acquisition that prevent learning new approaches for delivering the fruits of research and development (R&D). Does previous indoctrination affect the ability to learn... READ MORE
Federal Business for R&D: Step Beyond Ignorance
In this episode Strategic Institute goes strong on the message of positive transformation in federal acquisition for effectively delivering the fruits of R&D and new capabilities. The days of “my ignorance is... READ MORE
Other Transactions are a Team Sport – Teaming to Better Deliver the Fruits of Federal R&D
In this podcast episode Strategic Institute emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary teams that are empowered and protected by leadership for the purposes of exploring and exploiting the flexibility inherent in Other Transactions... READ MORE
Other Transactions Consortia – Are they Legal?
In this episode Strategic Institute questions the DoD’s use of so-called Other Transactions consortia. Are these arrangements the best use of the authorities? Do these entities meet the definition of consortia? Do... READ MORE
Middle Tier of AWESOME (Acquisition)
In this special and highly educational episode Rick Dunn, the OG of DoD Other Transactions authorities, discusses the Middle Tier of Acquisition with three of today’s brightest minds in federal acquisition for... READ MORE
Other Transactions (flexible contracting) can be applied to more than Acquisition
Other Transactions (OTs) are flexible contracts that are intended to foster the business relationships needed to facilitate and deliver new and advanced technologies, innovative solutions, and to maximize investment in research and... READ MORE
New DoD OT Guide: Bureaucracy Strikes Back or New Hope?
In this episode Strategic Institute discusses the forthcoming DoD Other Transactions (OT) Guide that has been in the works for some time. The most recent 2018 OT Guide was developed by the... READ MORE
Imaginative Innovation in Federal Acquisition
How can an organization or person be innovative without first being imaginative? Can you have sustained innovation without being fueled by imagination? Definition of imagination 1 : the act or power of forming... READ MORE