Understanding Industry / Segment 1
VADM Joe Dyer (retired) joins DAU
President Jim Woolsey to ask the
question, "What year is it?," drawing parallels to other periods in history. Drawing on his military and industry
experiences, they discuss what motivates industry vs what motivates government, the misunderstandings that can form between
them as partners, and the perceived complexities of
the defense acquisition system.
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About the Series:
DAU President Jim Woolsey and VADM Joe Dyer (retired) discuss challenges facing our acquisition workforce today. With heightened urgency to improve the factors of speed, cost, innovation and lethality, it is imperative that we understand our industry partners more deeply and foster win/win relationships that redound to these better outcomes.
The six-part series spans the following topics:
>>> 1. Understanding Industry
2. Industry Perspective: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships in Acquisition
3. Acquisition: Speed Balanced with Excecution and Strategy
4. Industry Motivation, Incentives and Trust
5. Intellectual Property and Rights Management
6. Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Federal Acquistion Regulation (FAR) Contracts