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The Joint HSI Steering Committee leads cross-service improvements and implementation of HSI. In turn, the Joint HSI Working Group delivers multiple HSI resources to improve acquisition outcomes: 1)…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Using industry and academic research, and insights from the workforce, the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) created the Innovation Competencies and Skills Model. The model includes a…

Using industry and academic research, and insights from the workforce, the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) created the Innovation Competencies and Skills Model. The model includes a…

Scott and Jim talk with Dr. Renee Butler, Learning Director and Learning Asset Manager at DAU for CCON 018, the Excel Skills for Business Credential - classes in Coursera! Dr. Butler discusses what…

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…

Scott and Jim talk with Dr. Renee Butler, Learning Director and Learning Asset Manager at DAU for CCON 017, the Pricing Tools and Techniques Credential. Dr. Butler discusses what is included in this…

Scott and Jim talk with Dr. Renee Butler, Learning Director and Learning Asset Manager at DAU for CCON 016, the Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization Credential. Dr. Butler discusses…

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…

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…

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. …

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…