Author: Ian Coombe
Publisher: Ian Coombe
ISBN: 0648266389
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
How many decisions have you made today? Were you taught how? Everyone makes decisions more often than they use arithmetic but decision-making is not taught ... until now. The process outlined in WIKID POWER shows you how to make influential decisions that deliver such incredible results that the military wanted to classify the process beyond “Top Secret”. Following an easy to remember step-by-step process Ian leads you on the journey to become masterful and superior in all your decision-making. This book is for anyone who makes decisions anytime or anywhere
WIKID POWER
Author: Ian Coombe
Publisher: Ian Coombe
ISBN: 0648266389
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
How many decisions have you made today? Were you taught how? Everyone makes decisions more often than they use arithmetic but decision-making is not taught ... until now. The process outlined in WIKID POWER shows you how to make influential decisions that deliver such incredible results that the military wanted to classify the process beyond “Top Secret”. Following an easy to remember step-by-step process Ian leads you on the journey to become masterful and superior in all your decision-making. This book is for anyone who makes decisions anytime or anywhere
Publisher: Ian Coombe
ISBN: 0648266389
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
How many decisions have you made today? Were you taught how? Everyone makes decisions more often than they use arithmetic but decision-making is not taught ... until now. The process outlined in WIKID POWER shows you how to make influential decisions that deliver such incredible results that the military wanted to classify the process beyond “Top Secret”. Following an easy to remember step-by-step process Ian leads you on the journey to become masterful and superior in all your decision-making. This book is for anyone who makes decisions anytime or anywhere
The Continuing Quest for Certainty: Decision Superiority and the Future Force
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
With information technologies increasingly shaping the environment in which U.S. military forces operate, Joint Vision 2020 and other recent DoD literature highlight the fundamental importance of achieving "decision superiority"--Essentially, "making better decisions faster" than any adversary. This monograph examines the feasibility and usefulness of the decision superiority concept at the operational and tactical levels of war, using John F. Schmitt's "A Practical Guide for Developing and Writing Military Concepts" as a source for evaluation criteria. Specifically, the monograph assesses the degree to which the decision superiority concept is consistent with the nature and theory of war, reflects a historical understanding of war, balances military art and science, and fits within the proper military-technological context. The monograph concludes that despite JV 2020's initial discussion of human factors and their crucial importance in achieving decision superiority, other DoD concept papers published since June 2000 have presented a largely one-sided view of the subject, essentially that current and promised future technology alone will enable decision superiority. As a result, the decision superiority concept in its current state is neither feasible nor particularly useful for the U.S. military. A more balanced approach to the problem of uncertainty, one that emphasizes human factors as strongly as technological enablers, accurately accounts for and accepts both the nature of war and historical lessons, and provides a proper mix of military art and science would result in a more realistic and beneficial concept for further development within the ongoing DoD Transformation. A 50-item bibliography of books, journal articles, government documents, theses, and interviews is included.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
With information technologies increasingly shaping the environment in which U.S. military forces operate, Joint Vision 2020 and other recent DoD literature highlight the fundamental importance of achieving "decision superiority"--Essentially, "making better decisions faster" than any adversary. This monograph examines the feasibility and usefulness of the decision superiority concept at the operational and tactical levels of war, using John F. Schmitt's "A Practical Guide for Developing and Writing Military Concepts" as a source for evaluation criteria. Specifically, the monograph assesses the degree to which the decision superiority concept is consistent with the nature and theory of war, reflects a historical understanding of war, balances military art and science, and fits within the proper military-technological context. The monograph concludes that despite JV 2020's initial discussion of human factors and their crucial importance in achieving decision superiority, other DoD concept papers published since June 2000 have presented a largely one-sided view of the subject, essentially that current and promised future technology alone will enable decision superiority. As a result, the decision superiority concept in its current state is neither feasible nor particularly useful for the U.S. military. A more balanced approach to the problem of uncertainty, one that emphasizes human factors as strongly as technological enablers, accurately accounts for and accepts both the nature of war and historical lessons, and provides a proper mix of military art and science would result in a more realistic and beneficial concept for further development within the ongoing DoD Transformation. A 50-item bibliography of books, journal articles, government documents, theses, and interviews is included.
Decision Superiority
Author: RAAF Air Power Development Centre
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781920800390
Category : Decision making
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Chief of Air Force's policy regarding the concept of 'decision superiority' was first enunciated in the 2007 Future Air and Space Operating Concept.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781920800390
Category : Decision making
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Chief of Air Force's policy regarding the concept of 'decision superiority' was first enunciated in the 2007 Future Air and Space Operating Concept.
Decision Superiority: Transforming National Security Decision-Making
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : National security
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
The world's most technologically advanced and capable nation has a dark secret. Despite the ultra-precise nature of the United States' weapons of war, decisions about when and how to use this lethal instrument of power are often the result of undocumented processes which emerge spontaneously, are mostly personality driven, and evolve in a near data-free environment. Despite the fact that an increasing amount of information is available, decisions to use force are often made without a process that relates quantitative and qualitative factors. Presidents have made serious decisions throughout history without innovative processes to assist them, but today s security environment is increasingly complex, dangerous, and quick moving. Today's decisions are executed quickly, in near-real-time, and impact at multiple levels. Senior decision-makers must make very costly decisions without a framework to assist them in understanding the full context and level of risk at that particular point in time.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : National security
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
The world's most technologically advanced and capable nation has a dark secret. Despite the ultra-precise nature of the United States' weapons of war, decisions about when and how to use this lethal instrument of power are often the result of undocumented processes which emerge spontaneously, are mostly personality driven, and evolve in a near data-free environment. Despite the fact that an increasing amount of information is available, decisions to use force are often made without a process that relates quantitative and qualitative factors. Presidents have made serious decisions throughout history without innovative processes to assist them, but today s security environment is increasingly complex, dangerous, and quick moving. Today's decisions are executed quickly, in near-real-time, and impact at multiple levels. Senior decision-makers must make very costly decisions without a framework to assist them in understanding the full context and level of risk at that particular point in time.
Battle-wise: Seeking Time-Information Superiority in Networked Warfare
Author:
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9780160869457
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The capacity and means by which the American Armed Forces defend their nation are entering a paradigm-breaking transition period. Previous transitions have been driven by the technologies of weapons and their platforms. This is not so in the 21st century. Taking the information revolution as a starting point, Battle-Wise argues that only by strengthening the relationship between information technology and brain matter will the U.S. military enhance its ability to outsmart and outfight future adversaries. Our aim is to understand whether and how advantages in thinking and decisionmaking under operational conditions can affect outcomes victories or defeats especially in networked warfare. It is important to identify as precisely as possible the mental abilities, such as anticipation and rapid adaptation, that are of greatest utility in networked operations and thus in strategic competition so that these abilities can be emphasized in the ways that military personnel are recruited, taught, developed, and organized. The role of the mind in networked warfare is still unknown. This book is meant to raise ideas, issues, and possibilities, as well as at the risk of seeming presumptuous a potential framework.
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9780160869457
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The capacity and means by which the American Armed Forces defend their nation are entering a paradigm-breaking transition period. Previous transitions have been driven by the technologies of weapons and their platforms. This is not so in the 21st century. Taking the information revolution as a starting point, Battle-Wise argues that only by strengthening the relationship between information technology and brain matter will the U.S. military enhance its ability to outsmart and outfight future adversaries. Our aim is to understand whether and how advantages in thinking and decisionmaking under operational conditions can affect outcomes victories or defeats especially in networked warfare. It is important to identify as precisely as possible the mental abilities, such as anticipation and rapid adaptation, that are of greatest utility in networked operations and thus in strategic competition so that these abilities can be emphasized in the ways that military personnel are recruited, taught, developed, and organized. The role of the mind in networked warfare is still unknown. This book is meant to raise ideas, issues, and possibilities, as well as at the risk of seeming presumptuous a potential framework.
Toward Information Superiority
Author: Peter W. Wielhouwer
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437905552
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Achieving decision superiority hinges on information superiority. Wielhouwer introduces the concept of operational net assessment, as well as its process and product, identifying them as enablers of effects-based planning and effects-based operations. The synergy of these tools provides joint force commanders extensive information in advance of a crisis, leading to actionable knowledge and decision superiority that facilitate the effective application of diplomatic, economic, informational, and military power. Illustrations.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437905552
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Achieving decision superiority hinges on information superiority. Wielhouwer introduces the concept of operational net assessment, as well as its process and product, identifying them as enablers of effects-based planning and effects-based operations. The synergy of these tools provides joint force commanders extensive information in advance of a crisis, leading to actionable knowledge and decision superiority that facilitate the effective application of diplomatic, economic, informational, and military power. Illustrations.
Competitive Advantage
Author: Michael E. Porter
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416595848
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Now beyond its eleventh printing and translated into twelve languages, Michael Porter’s The Competitive Advantage of Nations has changed completely our conception of how prosperity is created and sustained in the modern global economy. Porter’s groundbreaking study of international competitiveness has shaped national policy in countries around the world. It has also transformed thinking and action in states, cities, companies, and even entire regions such as Central America. Based on research in ten leading trading nations, The Competitive Advantage of Nations offers the first theory of competitiveness based on the causes of the productivity with which companies compete. Porter shows how traditional comparative advantages such as natural resources and pools of labor have been superseded as sources of prosperity, and how broad macroeconomic accounts of competitiveness are insufficient. The book introduces Porter’s “diamond,” a whole new way to understand the competitive position of a nation (or other locations) in global competition that is now an integral part of international business thinking. Porter's concept of “clusters,” or groups of interconnected firms, suppliers, related industries, and institutions that arise in particular locations, has become a new way for companies and governments to think about economies, assess the competitive advantage of locations, and set public policy. Even before publication of the book, Porter’s theory had guided national reassessments in New Zealand and elsewhere. His ideas and personal involvement have shaped strategy in countries as diverse as the Netherlands, Portugal, Taiwan, Costa Rica, and India, and regions such as Massachusetts, California, and the Basque country. Hundreds of cluster initiatives have flourished throughout the world. In an era of intensifying global competition, this pathbreaking book on the new wealth of nations has become the standard by which all future work must be measured.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416595848
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Now beyond its eleventh printing and translated into twelve languages, Michael Porter’s The Competitive Advantage of Nations has changed completely our conception of how prosperity is created and sustained in the modern global economy. Porter’s groundbreaking study of international competitiveness has shaped national policy in countries around the world. It has also transformed thinking and action in states, cities, companies, and even entire regions such as Central America. Based on research in ten leading trading nations, The Competitive Advantage of Nations offers the first theory of competitiveness based on the causes of the productivity with which companies compete. Porter shows how traditional comparative advantages such as natural resources and pools of labor have been superseded as sources of prosperity, and how broad macroeconomic accounts of competitiveness are insufficient. The book introduces Porter’s “diamond,” a whole new way to understand the competitive position of a nation (or other locations) in global competition that is now an integral part of international business thinking. Porter's concept of “clusters,” or groups of interconnected firms, suppliers, related industries, and institutions that arise in particular locations, has become a new way for companies and governments to think about economies, assess the competitive advantage of locations, and set public policy. Even before publication of the book, Porter’s theory had guided national reassessments in New Zealand and elsewhere. His ideas and personal involvement have shaped strategy in countries as diverse as the Netherlands, Portugal, Taiwan, Costa Rica, and India, and regions such as Massachusetts, California, and the Basque country. Hundreds of cluster initiatives have flourished throughout the world. In an era of intensifying global competition, this pathbreaking book on the new wealth of nations has become the standard by which all future work must be measured.
Command Of The Air
Author: General Giulio Douhet
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1782898522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
In the pantheon of air power spokesmen, Giulio Douhet holds center stage. His writings, more often cited than perhaps actually read, appear as excerpts and aphorisms in the writings of numerous other air power spokesmen, advocates-and critics. Though a highly controversial figure, the very controversy that surrounds him offers to us a testimonial of the value and depth of his work, and the need for airmen today to become familiar with his thought. The progressive development of air power to the point where, today, it is more correct to refer to aerospace power has not outdated the notions of Douhet in the slightest In fact, in many ways, the kinds of technological capabilities that we enjoy as a global air power provider attest to the breadth of his vision. Douhet, together with Hugh “Boom” Trenchard of Great Britain and William “Billy” Mitchell of the United States, is justly recognized as one of the three great spokesmen of the early air power era. This reprint is offered in the spirit of continuing the dialogue that Douhet himself so perceptively began with the first edition of this book, published in 1921. Readers may well find much that they disagree with in this book, but also much that is of enduring value. The vital necessity of Douhet’s central vision-that command of the air is all important in modern warfare-has been proven throughout the history of wars in this century, from the fighting over the Somme to the air war over Kuwait and Iraq.
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1782898522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
In the pantheon of air power spokesmen, Giulio Douhet holds center stage. His writings, more often cited than perhaps actually read, appear as excerpts and aphorisms in the writings of numerous other air power spokesmen, advocates-and critics. Though a highly controversial figure, the very controversy that surrounds him offers to us a testimonial of the value and depth of his work, and the need for airmen today to become familiar with his thought. The progressive development of air power to the point where, today, it is more correct to refer to aerospace power has not outdated the notions of Douhet in the slightest In fact, in many ways, the kinds of technological capabilities that we enjoy as a global air power provider attest to the breadth of his vision. Douhet, together with Hugh “Boom” Trenchard of Great Britain and William “Billy” Mitchell of the United States, is justly recognized as one of the three great spokesmen of the early air power era. This reprint is offered in the spirit of continuing the dialogue that Douhet himself so perceptively began with the first edition of this book, published in 1921. Readers may well find much that they disagree with in this book, but also much that is of enduring value. The vital necessity of Douhet’s central vision-that command of the air is all important in modern warfare-has been proven throughout the history of wars in this century, from the fighting over the Somme to the air war over Kuwait and Iraq.
Information and Decision Superiority: Right Concept, Right Tools, Right Training
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
The Department of Defense, combatant commanders, and military services must anticipate how expanding technologies and the resultant increase in information will affect the warfighter and design a holistic approach for how the information is managed, and more effectively prepare those who must manage it. In researching this subject, the author drew primarily from three sources: writings on information and information hierarchy by authors such as Russell Ackoff; the ideas of senior military officers -- Lieutenant General Van Riper, for one -- on the role and potential of information and technology in military command and control; and Marine Corps command and control doctrine. Additionally, he interviewed several Marine Corps officers who are, or were formerly, action officers at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab or similar organizations. The latter were instrumental in his understanding of current Marine Corps programs in the field of information technologies and their impact on decision making on the battlefield. His intent in writing this paper is to discuss effective integration of information gathering technologies into the system of Marine Corps command and control. Training future leaders to process information is critical in attaining the decision superiority that will ensure the sustained success of Marines in future conflict. This training is of equal, if not greater, importance as the technologies and doctrine that guide their integration. One might dedicate a separate paper exclusively to a discussion of the training that allows leaders to take information and use it to make more effective decisions. Though he discusses the concepts that will help enable this, the length and scope of this paper permit him to only scratch the surface.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
The Department of Defense, combatant commanders, and military services must anticipate how expanding technologies and the resultant increase in information will affect the warfighter and design a holistic approach for how the information is managed, and more effectively prepare those who must manage it. In researching this subject, the author drew primarily from three sources: writings on information and information hierarchy by authors such as Russell Ackoff; the ideas of senior military officers -- Lieutenant General Van Riper, for one -- on the role and potential of information and technology in military command and control; and Marine Corps command and control doctrine. Additionally, he interviewed several Marine Corps officers who are, or were formerly, action officers at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab or similar organizations. The latter were instrumental in his understanding of current Marine Corps programs in the field of information technologies and their impact on decision making on the battlefield. His intent in writing this paper is to discuss effective integration of information gathering technologies into the system of Marine Corps command and control. Training future leaders to process information is critical in attaining the decision superiority that will ensure the sustained success of Marines in future conflict. This training is of equal, if not greater, importance as the technologies and doctrine that guide their integration. One might dedicate a separate paper exclusively to a discussion of the training that allows leaders to take information and use it to make more effective decisions. Though he discusses the concepts that will help enable this, the length and scope of this paper permit him to only scratch the surface.
Superiority of a Decision Team to a Single Decision Maker in a Systems Concept
Author: Robert P. Newman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Decision making
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Decision making
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description