Visionary – one having unusual foresight and imagination Visionaries are revered or reviled; a lot depends on where they are in the pecking order. Most folks laud the visionary CEO or entrepreneur, but the middle manager or technician not so … Continued
There is a problem with Other Transactions as implemented by DOD. The problem is that DOD leadership, beginning with the Secretary of Defense, does not understand the potential and power of Other Transactions (OTs), an obvious lack of vision. … Continued
Every ten to fifteen years or so the DoD refocuses for four to five years to improve acquisition. This was relayed by Navy’s head of acquisition last year at a Strategic Institute conference. At that time, he said he believed … Continued
In the development of new capabilities, technological innovation and deploying these at the speed of relevance, the area in which the DoD can be truly most innovative is how it conducts business. Finding innovative companies and technologies is usually … Continued