Harnessing the Power of the Collective: The Importance of Diverse Teams to Solve Future Defense Challenges (Presented by the CCDC)

BEYA 2020   Harnessing the Power of the Collective: The Importance of Diverse Teams to Solve Future Defense Challenges (Presented by the CCDC)   Dr. Eric Moore - Director Pat O'Neil - Director, C5ISR Center Stephanie Easter - (FMR) Acting Assistant Secretary, Acquisition, Logistics & Technology Adrienne Somerville - National Industrial Business Operations Manager - U.S. Navy Dr. Jared Riddick - Director of the Vehicled Technology Directorate   Learning Objective: Examine leveraging diverse and integrated teams to build future technologies and capabilities  The saying, “two heads are better than one,” applies to the future defense environment. Tomorrow’s defense environment will be filled with converged challenges. From cyberwarfare to undermining political systems, the Armed Services need to be prepared to create solutions to problems that have been unseen in the past. It is clear that any individual organization cannot solve these issues on their own. To combat future challenges, the Defense Community must take a new approach to problem solving, and leverage individuals with new skillsets whom they may not have traditionally partnered with in the past.  It takes more than just bringing different voices to the table, the individuals need to integrate as a team in order to fully leverage the power of the collective and solve these complex challenges. Join Subject Matter Experts from the Army, Navy and Industry to discuss the challenges and rewards of effectively building diverse teams.  At the end of the session participants will: Explore the importance of a diverse collective to solve complex defense challenges. Learn various techniques to unify a diverse team. Understand how to identify and capitalize on other’s strengths.   Slideshare Presentation: Harnessing the Power of the Collective