In this podcast episode Strategic Institute discusses what has been missing in the attempts to use (mandated) flexible authorities for improving outcomes in federal acquisition for R&D and delivering new capabilities – KNOWLEDGE.
In the rush to use Other Transactions as a ‘work-around’ ‘hack’ ‘easy button’ or turn them into a process important steps have been missed. Namely the acquisition of knowledge through education, as well as sufficient exploration and experimentation. This has occurred for numerous reasons, mostly out of entrenchment. However, if leadership and professionals are serious about earnestly improving outcomes, equipping themselves with cognitive tools (knowledge) is essential.
What do you think? Should federal acquisition pros seek to become truly knowledgeable and share it?
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