Defense Acquisition March-April 2020
March - April 2020
Defense Acquisition is a bimonthly magazine published by DAU Press for senior military personnel, civilians, defense contractors, and defense industry professionals in program management and acquisition, technology and logistics workforce.
ISSN 2637-5060
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Innovations in Program Management Training
The PMT 401 Experience
A major goal of the course is to hone students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Distributed Leadership to Empower Acquisition Professionals
In the digital age information is more broadly accessible than before, altering the dynamics of social and organizational cultures.
Today’s Complexities Demand More Chefs, Fewer Cooks!
Acquisition’s different, complex situations require different urgencies, tools, and solutions.
Adapting DAU to Change for the Warfighter
Classroom time is being reduced to concentrate on immediate results and better performance in the acquisition workplace.
Did Our Budget Go Up or Down?
Using a Five-Arrows Budget Analysis
Looking at budget requests and approvals from several angles, past and present, produces a more accurate and useful picture.
What Are Prototypes? Very Useful, But Not Panaceas
Prototyping aids decision making in early stages of design and acquisition, but is one of many system development tools.
Enabling Software Innovation Across the DoD
Rapidly evolving threats require a new and highly adaptive strategy for software development and acquisitions.
The New Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards: Recognizing the Importance of Software
A look at some of the excellent also-ran contenders for the recently inaugurated software awards.
Evolving Naval Mine Warfare for the 2020s and Beyond
The United States must develop new solutions and establish maritime superiority in areas vulnerable to explosive mines.
Challenges Facing Non-traditional Contractors Communicating With a Redefined Industrial Base
How can DoD increase its non-traditional business partnerships to maintain the U.S. military edge?
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Defense Acquisition Magazine
March - April 2020
