Strategic

  • 15. The Real AI Advantage: Integrating Leadership Decisions Across Military Information Domains

    Framing the Challenge Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform warfare. Nations that use it effectively will be better able to protect and advance their interests. For military leaders and defense professionals, the key question is not whether AI will matter, but how to harness it to influence decision-making, operational effectiveness, and the balance between mission accomplishment and risk. The central strategic challenge is moving AI beyond incremental gains to achieve a decisive shift in military advantage—a true Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA). Much of today’s defense-related AI work seems focused on improving the speed, scale, and accuracy of individual processes or…

  • 2. Tactical verses Strategic Problem Solving (example II)

    Tactical verses Strategic Problem Solving Sometimes we address Strategic Problems with Tactical solutions and wonder why they fail in the long run.  This causes us to question our decision making and problem solving processes, as it should.  This example may help orient one to consider addressing root problems rather than symptoms of the problem.  A simple example of decision making and problem solving at both the tactical and strategic levels lies with the struggle of fighting the common cold.   When one has a cold, we look for remedies or medication to minimize the pains associated with the cold –…

  • 3. Tactical vs. Strategic Problem Solving (example I)

    Shift your thinking Problem identification is perhaps the most critical step of any Problem Solving Process.  Get it wrong and regardless of your analysis and how well you execute your solution, you may still be confronted with the same issue after all the effort.  To help identify the problem (and therefore the solution) shift your thinking from a tactical to a strategic frame of mind.  (Tactical vs Strategic Problem solving) In Alaska, many adventurous people love to trek in the untamed wilderness.  As the ‘untamed wilds’ is just five minutes out of any town, such experiences are common.  In season, bears…