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JTRS: A Cautionary Tale For Today
The Army’s Joint Tactical Radio System was a failure back in 2012, but it offers important lessons for today’s innovators as we explore solutions to COVID-19 related challenges.
The Game-Changer We’ve Been Expecting Isn’t a Technology
Innovators in the Acquisition Ecosystem have been waiting for a game-changer, but didn’t expect it to be Covid-19.
Don’t Forget the Minimum Viable Sustainment (MVS) for that Minimum Viable Product (MVP)!
A proposal to add Minimum Viable Sustainment to MVP’s and prototypes being sent into operations.
Why We’re Confused about Agile vs Rapid
If you’re not looking up, you may not see much difference between Rapid and Agile. Hot new terminology becomes overused.
The Acquisition Redemption?
Changing an oppressive culture is hard, but allowing yourself to indulge in a more positive culture is harder than you might think.
The Pentagon’s Missing Whiteboards
The lack of whiteboards in Pentagon conference rooms crushes innovative thinking and productivity.
What’s So Great About MTA’s? (Part 1)
There’s a lot to like in the new Middle Tier of Acquisition policy. Let’s take a look at a few highlights.
What Have You Delivered?
Delivering capabilities that improve operations is the ultimate measure of success for an acquisition organization.
20 Defense Contracting Things to Watch in 2020
20 Defense Contracting-related areas to watch in the next year–tools, ideas, work-arounds, statute expansions, disruption of Federal Acquisition practices.
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