Transcript VCDS 29 May Presentation

ISMOR 26
The Complexity of Future Operations
September 2009
Syndicate Exercises
Introduction by
Andy Simonds
UK MOD
• Dealing with complexity is an inefficient and unnecessary waste
of time, attention and mental energy. There is never any
justification for things being complex when they could be
simple.
– Edward de Bono
• Things should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler
– Albert Einstein
Syndicate Topic
• Question: What actions should we take to
develop and sustain our capabilities to address
the complexity of future operations?
– What do we actually mean by “complexity”?
– What fundamental skills and practices should we have to
address this complexity?
– Which of these fundamental skills and practices do we already
have and which should we develop?
Syndicate Composition
Chair
Members
(based on Surname)
Fred Cameron
A–G
Will Jones
H–P
Judith Rawle
Q–Z
Timetable
Time
Activity
Thurs
1530 – 1545
Introduction
Thurs
Fri
1600 – 1730
0830 – 1000
Syndicate Sessions
(3 hours total!)
Fri
1030 - 1130
Outbriefs
(20 mins briefing each syndicate)
Syndicate Rules
• Chairs
– ..should appoint a recorder and presenter
– ..should ensure that progress is made
– ..should make sure that nobody dominates
• Recorders should note key points and
conclusions for presenters to brief
• All views are valid
• Disagreements are a good thing
• Time is very short – use it wisely
– Be concise!
– Let others express their views
– Do not fight the question or the Chair