Phase

ILLUSTRATIVE ENGAGEMENTS

The decisions
we can help shape.

Example scopes for government, university and select industry partners. Each illustrates how a strategic question can become a focused programme of work and a practical outcome.

ILLUSTRATIVE ENGAGEMENT / Government

Assessing an emerging capability

Which emerging technologies could affect a capability priority over the next five years?

POSSIBLE SCOPE

  1. Frame the capability priority and the assessment horizon.
  2. Assess relevant technologies, supporting evidence and enabling conditions.
  3. Bring the findings into priorities and a leadership briefing.

INTENDED OUTCOME

A prioritised research agenda, decision points and signals for review.

ILLUSTRATIVE ENGAGEMENT / University

Connecting research with strategic need

Where could institutional research strengths contribute to defence and national security priorities?

POSSIBLE SCOPE

  1. Define the research strengths and the intended contribution.
  2. Examine potential use cases and the contribution required from partners.
  3. Develop a positioning strategy and a practical partnership sequence.

INTENDED OUTCOME

A research positioning strategy and a focused partnership roadmap.

ILLUSTRATIVE ENGAGEMENT / Select industry

Choosing a direction for capability

Where should a specialist business concentrate development and partnership effort?

POSSIBLE SCOPE

  1. Clarify the capability, organisational ambition and strategic question.
  2. Examine relevance, operating requirements and development options.
  3. Set priorities and a practical sequence for development and engagement.

INTENDED OUTCOME

A clear strategic position, development priorities and a sequence for engagement.

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