Governance Crumblestone

The Crumblestones Of Acquisition: Governance Constraints (Part 4)

What’s Really Holding You Back Is More Than the FAR Serialized from Contracting for Rapid Acquisition: A Practical and Personal Guide to Disrupting the Status Quo for a More Responsive FutureBy Lorna E. Tedder Governance is supposed to help us. In theory, it provides structure, accountability, and alignment with law and mission. It’s supposed to protect […]

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Acquisition Crumblestone Communication

The Crumblestones Of Acquisition: Communication Gaps (Part 3)

Where Misunderstanding Can Derail Even the Best-Intentioned Effort Serialized from Contracting for Rapid Acquisition: A Practical and Personal Guide to Disrupting the Status Quo for a More Responsive FutureBy Lorna E. Tedder It seems both obvious and trite to say that “communication” is a potential problem.  It’s always a potential problem. At work.  At home.  Everywhere. We’ve all had […]

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Contracting Culture Crumblestone

The Crumblestones Of Acquisition: Contracting Culture (Part 2)

Serialized from Contracting for Rapid Acquisition: A Practical and Personal Guide to Disrupting the Status Quo for a More Responsive Future by Lorna E. Tedder Contracting Culture: The Most Invisible Anchor That Can Sink Any Strategy When I launched this series, I described six persistent weak points that show up in acquisition organizations again and again. I […]

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Crumblestones of Acquisition overview

The Crumblestones of Acquisition: Overview (Part 1)

Serialized from Contracting for Rapid Acquisition: A Practical and Personal Guide to Disrupting the Status Quo for a More Responsive Future by Lorna E. Tedder In my last series of articles, you met the Trifecta of Effectiveness—tools, mindset, and relationships. That trio forms the foundation for any effective organization, especially in the world of acquisition. Even […]

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