A Method for Improving Strategic Decisions and Senior-level Teamwork in U.S. National Security Organizations Part 2

Abstract

Good analysis helps, but it is not, and should not be, the sole basis for a decision. Good decisions consider non-quantifiable factors such as thevalue structure and experiences of the decision maker and those who serve as advisers. Incorporating these factors can be difficult as decisionmakers often have conflicting priorities and are confused by the contradictory inputs from staff. A method developed by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) that systemically captures these informed personal views to help decision makers better understand their own views on nationalsecurity issues and where they fit relative to their peers, may prove immensely valuable. The Integrated Risk Assessment and ManagementModel (IRAMM) could be the answer to improving the decision-making process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2017
Accession Number
AD1123282

Entities

People

  • James N. Bexfield
  • James S. Thomason

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Asymmetric Warfare
  • Business Administration
  • Calibration
  • Classification
  • Combat Operations
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Consistency
  • Homeland Defense
  • Materials
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Risk
  • Risk Analysis
  • Security
  • Strategic Materials
  • Teamwork
  • United States
  • War Games
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.