Nontraditional Procurement Methods in Defense with Stephanie Wilson
Mar 21, 2024
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Stephanie Wilson discusses innovative procurement practices in the Army, challenges in adopting new methods, overcoming fear of change, upskilling and culture change, staying humble in innovation, and the future of procurement.
Integrating AI in army's tech landscape enhances operational efficiency.
Culture change and continuous learning are essential for modernizing procurement methods.
Deep dives
Innovative Procurement Practices and AI in the Army
Stephanie Wilson discusses the excitement surrounding innovative procurement practices, particularly in the realm of AI. She emphasizes the importance of adapting the army's tech landscape by integrating AI to enhance operational efficiency. Wilson highlights the challenge of moving from traditional to non-traditional procurement methods, stressing the significance of getting individuals comfortable with unfamiliar processes.
Challenges and Culture Change in Procurement
Wilson delves into the challenges faced in implementing modern procurement methods, such as navigating the shift from prescriptive FAR regulations to the more flexible non-traditional approaches. She underscores the need for a culture change in the contracting sphere and advocates for humility and curiosity in fostering continuous learning and improvement within the procurement domain.
Future Impact and Legacy in Contracting
Looking ahead, Wilson expresses her optimism about the cultural shift in procurement practices that will benefit future generations of contracting professionals. She envisions a transformative shift towards a more holistic and customer-centric approach to procurement, aimed at enhancing critical thinking skills and ensuring better support for customers. Wilson hopes to pave the way for future professionals to navigate and revolutionize the procurement landscape with increased ease and strategic thinking.
Today’s bonus episode features listener favorite and contracting powerhouse, Stephanie Wilson, on the Doing Tech Better in Government podcast. Stephanie chats with host, Brian Fox, about her experience with non-traditional procurement methods, combating legacy tech, and getting familiar with the unfamiliar. From AI in procurement to culture change within the DoD, Stephanie discusses the challenges and opportunities in modernizing procurement methods. Tune in to learn how to foster a culture of innovation and critical thinking.
TIMESTAMPS:
(2:14) Innovative procurement practices in the Army
(4:54) Challenges in adopting new procurement methods
(07:38) How to overcome fear and embracing change
(12:22) Why upskilling and culture change are critical
(20:55) Staying humble and curious in the face of innovation
(24:03) What does the future of procurement look like?