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All Quiet on the Second Front
37. Defense Acquisitions: Data is In, Status Quo is Out with Tara Murphy Dougherty
Jan 2, 2024
Tyler is joined by Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Govini, a defense software company, discussing challenges in defense acquisition, the need for cultural change, utilizing commercial technology, and building a more agile acquisition workforce. They also explore emerging Indo-Pacific cyber threats and the importance of organizational engagement.
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- Improving day-to-day workflows and acquisition workforce capabilities are essential in defense acquisition, alongside policy debates around authorities and processes.
- Behavioral and cultural change is necessary in defense acquisition, with contracting officers acting as business advisors and fostering information sharing, training, and incentives for creativity.
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Importance of Close User Engagement for Engineers
To build better products, engineers need to get close to the users and understand why they are building what they are building. Having one or two days a week of on-site engagement with clients can significantly improve the quality of products compared to companies that lack this exposure.
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