military innovation

Military Innovation and the Tower of Babel

SWJED — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:35:37 +0000

Military Innovation and the Tower of Babel SWJED Tue, 06/04/2019 - 6:35pm

Several months ago, I began researching how the military uses the term “innovation” only to find while we are using common words, we are not using a shared language. Not only does the various Department of Defense branches use the term “innovation” differently, the different definitions utilized in other allied nations and in civilian industry only adds further confusion in the use of this term.

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Innovation in the Military

SWJED — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:38:16 +0000

Innovation in the Military SWJED Sun, 02/10/2019 - 11:38am

Four concepts about innovation in the military are introduced in this paper. The first is called the Military Innovation Framework. It is used to determine what kind of innovation is desired, and why. The second tool is called the Military Innovation Engine, which describes who needs to participate for innovation to catch fire. The third concept is the Military Innovation Pathway. It is one way—not the only way—to let innovation happen organically in the military unit. Finally, the fourth concept describes special considerations needed for disruptive innovation to survive in the military environment.

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A Message to the Leaders of the 21st Century Interwar Period

SWJED — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 11:36:29 +0000

A Message to the Leaders of the 21st Century Interwar Period SWJED Sun, 10/28/2018 - 7:36am

It is time to refocus military innovation. How can military leaders today and tomorrow effectively design and implement effective innovative solutions at the critical moment under challenging circumstances?

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Voices from the Disruptors: Profiles in Leading Military Innovation

SWJED — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 04:39:38 +0000

Voices from the Disruptors: Profiles in Leading Military Innovation SWJED Fri, 06/22/2018 - 12:39am

History has shown successful military innovation requires leaders with vision, temperament, and conviction. A vision establishes an objective, even temperament builds a cohesive team, and conviction lends passion and patience to that end.