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The Periodic Table of Acquisition Innovations is Moving The Periodic Table of Acquisition Innovations (PTAI) will transition from FAI.gov to the Acquisition Gateway https://lnkd.in/emCX7gc6 effective January 2024. The PTAI is the knowledge management portal for information about innovative techniques and automations that have resulted in streamlined acquisitions and savings. Good news: users will continue to find innovative practices and sample documents in the PTAI that support the full acquisition lifecycle. #acquisition #innovation #federalcontracting #modernization #ptai #fai

In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we are proud to share a link to Two Wars: the Road to Integration. This award-winning, 30-minute documentary was produced by our friends at Abbey Mecca and the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. The piece sheds a powerful light on segregation within the US military and the steps taken, and yet to be taken, toward integration. https://ow.ly/ACmw50QyllE

What does it mean to have an arsenal of democracy today? How do we incentivize industry to invest in capabilities that contribute to national defense? How do we incentivize the acquisition workforce and military leaders to manage (not avoid) risks while innovating at speed and scale? This framework guided the conversation of our panel of Service Acquisition Flag Officers, chaired by Michael Williamson, President of Lockheed Martin. Panelists were Alice T., Frank Lozano, Chris Manning, David Walsh, and Cherissa T. Lots of consensus that we need to get the incentives right, and people need to understand the "why" behind requests to go faster or operate differently. From this year's 21st Annual Acquisition Research Symposium, co-hosted with Naval Warfare Studies Institute at Naval Postgraduate School and Department of Defense Management at Naval Postgraduate School. Listen to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gMdpU8r2 #AcqnSymposium #govcon #defenseinnovation

Happy July! 🎉 As we kick off the 7th month and a pivotal time for FY24, let’s channel the excitement from our Indian cricket team's thrilling T20 victories into our own success stories. Sometimes, a quick refresher can be a game-changer. I recently revisited an inspiring 8-minute video, "The 4 Disciplines of Execution" by C. McChesney, S. Covey, and J. Huling. Here’s the essence: The biggest hurdle to achieving new goals is the "whirlwind"—those daily tasks and urgent demands that consume our energy and focus. To break free and succeed, we need discipline and a clear framework, like the 4 Disciplines of Execution (#4DX): 1. Focus on the #WIG (Wildly Important Goal): Keep your current operations steady while pushing forward one crucial goal. Ask yourself, what one achievement would make other tasks seem secondary? 2. Measure #Lead Behaviors: Track daily actions (lead measures) that drive results (lag measures). This keeps execution consistent and engaging by focusing on immediate, controllable activities. 3.Put up a Scoreboard: Create a visible, simple scoreboard to track progress. This maintains focus and motivation by showing whether you’re winning at a glance. 4.Schedule Weekly Accountability Talks: Hold regular, peer-level meetings to review progress, discuss actions taken, and set commitments for the next week. This reinforces accountability and commitment to the goal. Let’s make this month a game-changer and set the stage for an amazing FY24! 🚀🏏 #Execution #Leadership #4DX #Productivity #Focus #CricketWins #Inspiration . And if you’re feeling lost in the whirlwind, this video is a simple yet #powerful reminder of how to stay on track and achieve our goals. Don’t miss it - https://lnkd.in/d-BvrCze

https://lnkd.in/g8ef6Zn3. … From SSB to Corporate, the journey in itself is quite interesting and my learning phase is still persisting.

Studying for the #GRE is no easy task, especially while serving in the military, but with the help of Target Test Prep, Brian scored an impressive 338 (169Q/169V) on his GRE.🏆 👉 See for yourself with a 5-day, $1 trial of the Target Test Prep GRE course: http://ow.ly/o0V650KC8Ix #GRE338 #GREPrep #GREStrategies #GREStudyTips #GRETips #TargetTestPrep #TTP #PrepareWithTheBestRockTheTest

Four ( 4 ) Military Events You Never Knew These Details About Until Now - REFERENCE ( 4 VIDEOS - NOTE: fast forward past first 15-mins. of commercial ): https://lnkd.in/gCdsuK2q and https://lnkd.in/gCdsuK2q

B Corp businesses are always on the move, looking for new ways to improve their impact – even after they’ve been certified. And these actions all add up. Did you know that 119,000 workers can own shares in their B Corp company? That’s because 26% of B Corps give employees the opportunity to own a piece of their company. For more info, visit https://lnkd.in/fmyKYrT or simply search ‘B Corp Month’. #bcorpmonth"

An article filled with gems about USN approaches to continually uplift the capability of carrier groups, and all that must come together to make that happen. Challenges being tackled include the technical integration required for facilitating Live, Virtual Constructive (LVC) training and the need for a seamless training continuum from individual technical training to carrier group employment. But the clincher for me, is the fact that training needs to be two (multi) directional, with the RADM recognising that some of the best minds in the carrier group to overcome 5th generational tactical challenges are the more junior personnel in the group. How do they get a voice to be able to input into tactical development and operational improvement during such large scale training activities? #defencecapability #defencetraining #defenceindustry