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Strategic Support (Doing the Right Thing)

Multiple Strategy Options Face You


Every organization and program, large or small, requires a strategy to provide guidance and direction. DAU knows that strategic planning can be a difficult challenge which often involves establishing your organization's vision & mission(s).

An Experienced DAU SME can be your Thinking PartnerDAU can provide dedicated subject matter experts, who have “been there, done that”, with access to proven processes and helpful tools for developing a strategy and avoiding pitfalls.

Here are a few examples of the strategic support DAU currently offers:

ACQUISITION STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Facilitated session(s) to identify and develop the key content elements of an acquisition strategy
ACQUISITION PROGRAM TRANSITION WORKSHOP Facilitated session(s) to enable communications and collaboration between Government and industry for a contract action
DEFENSE ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW WORKSHOP (DAEOW) Designed for General Officers and members of the Senior Executive Service, thee facilitated sessions provide an understanding of the Defense Acquisition Systems, supporting processes, and tools. These sessions are customized to meet the needs of each executive.
DOD BUDGET PRIMER An in-depth look at how funds are programmed, budgeted, enacted, and executed for a typical acquisition program
PRACTICAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS A detailed session(s) that provides guidance on determining the costs and benefits of making a change, and helps participants recognize and understand the impacts of such a decision.
CRITICAL THINKING FOR DECISION MAKERS & TEAMS Facilitated session(s) to help participants better define critical thinking,, as well as hands-on exercises to help them apply critical thinking processes.
DEEP DIVES Outside, objective, in-depth reviews tailored for various aspects of an organization’s or program’s needs with recommendations and strategies for modifications


DAU has the capability and expertise to help you conduct strategic planning so that you can decide what is the right strategy and how to make the most of your limited resources. Additional opportunities currently offered by DAU are available on our Mission Assistance Workshop page - “MISSION ASSISTANCE WORKSHOPS”.
If you do not see a product or services that meets your needs, please see our “WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP” page to request further assistance.