How We Think

The project intent was to increase the usefulness and visibility of Capability Management information, across Defence. The developed solution required the reimaging and re-engineering of the IPMB CLC BMS and SharePoint Intranet, to provide ease of access; to up-to-date and useful Capability Management information. Both systems were unmaintained, missing important information and difficult to navigate, which required significant work to bring back to an acceptable level.

Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) is facing an increasingly precarious strategic environment where technological advances are outstripping the traditional acquisitions and procurement systems ability to respond.

Australia is facing an increasingly precarious strategic environment where technological advances are outstripping the traditional acquisition and procurement system's ability to respond and has lowered the security afforded by Australia's remote geography. This has reduced strategic warning time to less than ten years and radically changed the ADF posture to include a 'fight from' Australia requirement.

During our engagements with Government clients over the years, we've noticed three words which are commonly misused. They sound and look similar; they both start with a 'c' and end with a 'y'. Their meanings are inter-related, so it is understandable why they often get mixed up. But there are important distinctions between these words, and getting this right will help you ensure your learning and development systems are set up for success.

Defence spending is often presented as a zero-sum game. However, for many just entering the workforce, and whose experience with conflict is tenuous is best, this argument is fallacious.

Here's an idea: those working on Russell Hill - Australian Defence Force, Australian Public Service and contractor personnel alike- are not out to waste taxpayer money or time.