An Institute Inspiring Business Innovation Supporting Government and the Defense Industry, Offering:
- Research and Analysis Including Recommendations with Implementation Plan
- Integrated Life Cycle Acquisition and Business Management Resources
- Practical, Sound Assistance - Creating Economically Efficient and Effective Defense Business and Acquisition Programs
- Assistance in Developing Material Solutions with Sustainment and Future Capability Improvements Built in from the Beginning
Strategic Partnerships with:
- University of Tennessee College of Business Administration – Supporting with business acumen, timely research, performance-based tools, education and training curricula and practical leadership solutions applied to management of defense acquisition programs
- Howard Baker Center for Public Policy - Vetting defense acquisition reform in the crucible of public discourse
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory – Providing science, technology and engineering support to defense acquisition programs
Current Research and Studies:
- Provide an organization with roles and functions model for the Air Force to implement a chief management office
- Review and assess the indirect costs (overhead) of major defense acquisition programs (MDAPs)
- Review and evaluate current program controls; recommending improvements where necessary
- Analysis of financial, contract, and program cost drivers associated with ending, shutting down, or terminating major defense acquisition programs
- Development of an Acquisition System Simulation/War Game for program management staffs
- Leading change and innovation: Identifying structural, cultural, and behavioral changes that will encourage innovation in the United States Air Force
- Balancing Lean and Environmentally Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies in a Global Context
Leadership and Management Support:
- Leadership for General Officers and Senior Executive Service
- Eight-Step Decision Making
Commercial Practice:
- Acquiring New Business Strategies/Processes
