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Leading Acquisition Series: The Leader as Coach

As leaders and managers, we wear many hats: the one in charge, the acquisition expert, the mentor, and the counselor. All of these have one thing in common: providing answers and advice. Coaching…

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Leading Acquisition Series: Agile Entrepreneurship Turning Traditional Defense Acquisition on a Dime

Why does entrepreneurship matter to you as a defense acquisition professional?Forbes Magazine describes Agile Entrepreneurship as a way of creating and managing new ventures that embraces openness,…

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Knowledge we share with Executives Series Capability Requirements and the JCIDS 6.22.23

Description:How does the Department of Defense identify and articulate what it needs to achieve the Department's mission? What are the "must do's" to successfully describe a…

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Leading Acquisition Series Leaders Intent Unlocking the Power of Delegation 6.8.23

What's the best way to change decision-making authorities on a team? The key is in delegating decision-making authority as much as possible. This webcast will focus on how leaders can transfer…

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Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace 5.22.23

Description: In any given workplace, there are up to five different generations being represented. Every generation has formative experiences that shaped their perspectives and motivations about…

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Leading Acquisition Series Motivating Yourself and Others 3.1.23

Description: Did you know the original meaning of the word "motivate" was "to stimulate toward action." Yes, it can make or break you and an organization's success. But…

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Leading Acquisition Series Optimizing Team Performance 10.5.22

Description: Work teams are the backbone of the DoD acquisition system; however, a team needs to be more than just a collection of people following orders, these teams need to work together to…

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Leading Acquisition Series Ethical Decision-Making for Leaders 08.03.22

DESCRIPTION: All of us face tough choices. Sometimes we address them, sometimes we ignore them, and sometimes we endlessly brood over the right path to pursue. This presentation will focus on making…

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Leading Acquisition Series Using Empathy as a Leadership Superpower

Is there empathy shown in your organization? Do you show empathy at work? Empathy is the capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing from within their frame of reference. …

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Leading Acquisition Series Becoming a Resilient Leader Practical Advice on How to Be Resilient in the Face of Change 12.1.21

Description: When something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart? In the wake of the global pandemic, we’re reminded that change is constant, plans will unravel, and…

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Acquisition Topics Take Charge Leading the 21st Century Acquisition Workforce 7.15.21

DAU's Acquisition Leadership Center and Human Capital Office Initiative (HCI) is hosting a 3-hour webcast for the Defense Acquisition Workforce to discuss workforce development strategies that…

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