Institute for Defense and Business

IB2 IE
2023-07-09 18:00 - 2023-07-21 09:00 (America/New_York) | Institute for Defense and Business, 1445 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Industry Based Broadening: Information Environment

For high-potential leaders involved in strategic communication and information operations, this 2-week program presents industry’s best practices and explains the fundamentals of securing technological infrastructure.

Information Environment in the Private Sector

The Institute for Defense and Business’ (IDB) one-of-a-kind program is designed for high-performing individuals in the Department of Defense—civilians and military— directly associated with operations in the information environment. At the Industry Based Broadening Seminar for Information Environment (IB2 IE), you learn what the information environment looks like in the non-military world and how to harness key tools in order to gain the information advantage. You are introduced to the cultures of the organizations that compete in the information environment both domestically and internationally, and the technologies for securing information infrastructure. We leverage a variety of non-military and military perspectives from experts in the private and voluntary sectors, government, and academia on topics including messaging to influence, building a narrative, big data, the internet of things, and understanding cognitive behavior. Subsequently, you will return to your organization with industry best practices for immediate direct application.

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LOGTECH Executive
2023-06-11 18:00 - 2023-06-16 13:00 | Institute for Defense and Business, 1445 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Program for Executives in Logistics and Technology

For senior logistics leaders and those influencing logistics, this 5-day program applies critical thinking to defense logistics challenges to help form insights that shape and align executive strategy.

LOGTECH Advanced is developed and delivered by the IDB in partnership with UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Executive Development.

Transform your organization’s approach to technology and innovation across logistics and the supply chain. In this program designed for senior leaders in defense and business, you will learn new tools and techniques for innovative thinking. Return to your organization ready to implement strategic direction that leverages your people, processes, and technology to deliver effective, efficient logistics and supply chain capabilities.

Collaborate with peers from diverse organizations across the public and private sector to address shared challenges from a big-picture perspective. Led by expert faculty and industry practitioners, you’ll learn strategies for successful implementation and adoption of new technologies at the strategic and operational levels.

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People....Our Most Lethal Weapon System and the Key to Integrated Deterrence
2023-05-31 13:00 - 14:30 | Institute for Defense and Business, 1445 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
DAU has partnered with the Institute for Defense and Business (IDB) to bring you senior executive perspectives on the partnership between Defense and Business and the critical importance of the workforce in executing the vision of the 2022 National Defense Strategy (NDS) to deliver Integrated Deterrence. The session will include audience Q&A.

LOG 21
2023-05-21 18:00 - 2023-05-26 13:00 | Institute for Defense and Business, 1445 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Logistics for the 21st Century

For early-career logisticians and all supporting functional areas focused on logistics. This 5-day program explores the latest advances in modern logistics, supply chain, inventory, innovation, critical thinking, technologies, and strategies to better succeed.

Be Part of a Logistics Learning Network

Broaden your knowledge of logistics and supporting fields and technologies to excel in this complex, rapidly changing field. In the Institute for Defense and Business’ (IDB) Logistics for the 21st Century (LOG21) program designed for professionals who may have less experience in logistics, you will learn strategies to succeed in your role. Return to your organization with a deeper understanding of the technology and innovation that will shape the future of logistics/supply chain. Alongside counterparts from private industry, government agencies, and all military services, participants examine and discuss complex real-world challenges. Guided by renowned faculty, participants learn what it takes to initiate and manage processes and operational change that is crucial to the future of successful logistics.

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DUS
2023-05-07 18:00 - 2023-05-19 13:00 | Institute for Defense and Business, 1445 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Seminar on Dense Urban Studies

For mid-career leaders, this 2-week program helps participants understand the complex make-up and critical issues of operating in dense urban areas and megacities.

The Future is Now

The Institute for Defense and Business (IDB) offers our Dense Urban Studies Strategic Broadening Seminar (DUS SBS), a two-week educational and experiential learning opportunity for participants to explore and understand the critical infrastructure, urban geography, and flow of cities to better plan for the future fight by using the megacity of New York as a living laboratory. As the world’s population continues to become increasingly concentrated in megacities, this broadening seminar is designed to increase awareness and planning considerations for urban operations.

To effectively demonstrate the size and scale of these urban operations, the IDB brings together academia, the interagency, private sector and the military to share and study the “megacity system” for broader understanding and situational awareness. This seminar is specialized at the O-3/4 level including Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred). Civilians of an equivalent career level are encouraged to participate.

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LOGTECH Advanced
2023-04-30 18:00 - 2023-05-05 13:00, 2023-03-26 18:00 - 2023-03-31 13:00 | Institute for Defense and Business, 1445 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology

For experienced logisticians, and those influencing logistics, this 5-day program creates leaders ready to champion innovative logistics in their organization.

LOGTECH ADVANCED brings together professionals from different sectors within the business, defense, and government logistics community. Together, you will think critically about the practices, learn new tools and techniques for innovative thinking, and support technologies that will shape the future of logistics. Return to your organization ready to implement strategic direction that leverages your people, processes, and technology to deliver effective, efficient logistics and supply chain capabilities.

Led by expert faculty and industry practitioners, you will learn strategies for successful implementation and adoption of new technologies at the strategic and operational levels.

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Military Aviation Logistics and Maintenance Symposium
2023-04-19 08:00 - 2023-04-20 17:00
Atlanta, GAIDB’s VP, Ted Sturgeon will host a panel: Defense Mission Readiness: An Update from the Armed Forces.

IB2 LOG
2023-04-17 18:00 - 2023-05-03 13:00 | Institute for Defense and Business, 1445 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Industry Based Broadening: Logistics

For high-potential logisticians, finance and acquisition professionals involved in driving organizational and business process changes. The 2.5 week program presents the fundamentals of identifying and articulating a problem, seeking out solutions through data and industry best practices, and describing solutions to an executive panel.

IB2 LOG: Program Overview

Through a combination of academic education, industry visits, and group application, you will learn how leading industries use data and processes for competitive advantage and understand how business systems, like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), applications are used and applied to support decisions.

You will return to your organization with a broad set of direct applications to modernize your logistics processes and understand how to use modern systems to make more informed decisions and better serve your organization and customers.

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LCELP
2023-04-16 18:00 - 2023-04-21 13:00 | Institute for Defense and Business, 1445 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Life Cycle Executive Leadership Program

For professionals who manage systems sustainment, design, and acquisition, this 5-day program focuses on strategies to reduce life cycle costs and increase organizational effectiveness.

Optimizing Life Cycle ManagementCradle to Grave

Acquire new insights to enhance your organization’s product and system life cycle management. In this program designed for experienced life cycle leaders, you will learn strategies to reduce costs and increase effectiveness across product and systems design, improvement, and sustainment. Return to your organization equipped with new strategic insights to maximize long-term investments across the life cycle.Collaborate with peers from diverse organizations across the public and private sector through a digital platform to exchange best practices and lessons learned from their experience in life cycle management. Led by expert faculty and industry practitioners, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of life cycle theories, practices, and techniques to cultivate an integrated, effective, and efficient life cycle.

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Sea-Air-Space Conference and Exposition
2023-04-03 08:00 - 2023-04-05 17:00
We will be at Sea, Air, Space, April 3-5

DANC Chairman's Luncheon
2023-03-28 11:00 - 14:00
DANC Chairman’s Luncheon

LOA Symposium
2023-03-28 08:00 - 2023-03-31 17:00
We will be at LOA in St. Louis March 28 – 31

AUSA Conference
2023-03-26 08:00 - 2023-03-28 17:00
We will be in Huntsville Alabama at the AUSA Conference March 26 – 28

LOG 21
2023-03-05 18:00 - 2023-03-10 13:00 | Institute for Defense and Business, 1445 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Logistics for the 21st Century

For early-career logisticians and all supporting functional areas focused on logistics. This 5-day program explores the latest advances in modern logistics, supply chain, inventory, innovation, critical thinking, technologies, and strategies to better succeed.

Be Part of a Logistics Learning Network

Broaden your knowledge of logistics and supporting fields and technologies to excel in this complex, rapidly changing field. In the Institute for Defense and Business’ (IDB) Logistics for the 21st Century (LOG21) program designed for professionals who may have less experience in logistics, you will learn strategies to succeed in your role. Return to your organization with a deeper understanding of the technology and innovation that will shape the future of logistics/supply chain. Alongside counterparts from private industry, government agencies, and all military services, participants examine and discuss complex real-world challenges. Guided by renowned faculty, participants learn what it takes to initiate and manage processes and operational change that is crucial to the future of successful logistics.

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Contested Logistics: Strategies + Challenges
2022-11-30 09:00 - 10:30
Leaders share critical thoughts and strategies for the way ahead to help deal with contested logistics and ensure the continued vitality and security of operations in Defense and Industry throughout the globe.

“Whole-of-Nation” Response to Crisis: Who is at the Table? Who is in Charge?
2022-08-18 15:00 - 16:00
As the United States begins to grasp the impact of COVID-19, experts across industries are beginning to evaluate our ability to respond effectively to national crises. This evaluation, and the identification of best practices, is an exceptionally difficult task due to the sheer number of actors involved.

As the United States begins to grasp the impact of COVID-19, experts across industries are beginning to evaluate our ability to respond effectively to national crises. This evaluation, and the identification of best practices, is an exceptionally difficult task due to the sheer number of actors involved.

Actors such as federal agencies, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and even faith-based institutions all bring their own expertise, resources, and operating styles that often lead to haphazard results. Moreover, current protests around the country have highlighted social policy issues that go hand-in-hand with crisis management.

We have brought together a panel of distinguished leaders to discuss observations from the current coronavirus pandemic and the challenges that arise from our “Whole-of-Nation” response.

Panelists include:

GEN (R) Vince Brooks, IDB Executive Fellow and former Commander U.S. Forces Korea

LTG (R) Kathleen Gainey, Co-Lead for the National Coalition to Support COVID-19 Frontline Responders under Operation Gratitude and former Director of Logistics, Joint Staff J4

Mr. Jeff Orner, President of Arlington Ridge Consulting, LLC and former Chief Readiness Support Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The panel took place on Thursday, June 18th at 3:00 PM EST.

A recording of the panel can be found on the IDB YouTube Channel:

IDB DEI Panel – “The Next Frontier: Diversity, Equality and Inclusion”
2022-06-30 00:30 - 01:00
As you know, diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) is on everyone’s minds in both the public and private sectors. The definition of DEI is evolving as we speak, and we believe it is critical that our communities talk and think about how DEI impacts organizations and individuals. We would like to formally invite you to attend the first in a series of DEI panels hosted by the IDB. Led by leading experts in the field, this will be a valuable and thought-provoking discussion on the implementation of DEI and the many obstacles that can limit its effectiveness. We are certain that this will be a highly impactful learning opportunity. This complimentary webinar will take place on Friday, April 30th at 11:00 am EST.

Moderator

Dr. Albert Segars

Dr. Albert H. Segars, PNC Distinguished Professor, Kenan-Flagler Business School, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Panelists

Dr. Sreedhari Desai

Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Crist W. Blackwell Scholar, Kenan-Flagler Business School, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Mr. Anselm A. Beach

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army – Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army – Equity and Inclusion at United States Department of the Army.

General Darren W. McDew

USAF (Ret), former Commander of the United States Transportation Command and current IDB Executive Fellow

Preliminary Reading

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion: A Survey of Innovative Organizations

Mr. Anselm A. Beach

Dr. Albert H. Segars

Download: “The Next Frontier of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion”

Abstract

One of the most challenging issues facing organizations is the achievement of diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI). Importantly, DEI represents a larger and more ambitious goal than achieving some or all of its component parts. There is a synergistic aspect of such efforts that is identifiable when it exists. Yet, somehow, it can be elusive to achieve. In fact, many organizations have launched organizational revitalization efforts under the banner of DEI only to find that the benefits, employee appreciation, and momentum fall short of expectations. Perhaps these efforts are clumsy due to a lack of “know how” or unclear objectives. It is also possible that such efforts lack the ambition, vision, creativity, and energy that is typically given to launching new products or pioneering new marketplaces. Our research suggests that innovative organizations apply a level of energy and zeal to DEI that matches the search for the next big idea. We also find that there are four identifiable values of DEI that guide these organizations. These values are representation, participation, application, and appreciation. Along with the values, there are seven guiding principles that are used to shape and drive their efforts. Both the values and principles are actionable and can serve as a way forward for any organization seeking to gain more from their DEI initiatives.

The Institute for Defense & Business delivers custom-designed education and research programs that present stimulating ideas to diverse public and private sector participants in an academic setting to foster collaboration and achieve excellence and innovation. Our expert faculty share new ideas, new tools and new approaches. But it is the diverse mix of participants that take these concepts to the next level. IDB programs attract participation from private industry, government agencies, the military, non-governmental organizations, and international organizations. By examining shared challenges, participants exchange best practices and develop actionable insights that help their organizations excel today and into the future. Participants leave IDB programs with new job skills, strategic insights, business acumen, and a broader professional network. Their resulting improved performance helps them reach the next level in their career and lead their organization toward greater success.

History In 2001, IDB delivered its first educational programs in logistics and technology. These flagship programs, developed and delivered in partnership with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School were custom-built for the DoD’s Center of Excellence in Logistics and Technology (LOGTECH), a center established through Congressional Directive to support the spread of logistics best practices, processes, and technology across the DoD. As the reputation of LOGTECH programs grew, IDB continued to partner with organizations across the defense enterprise, developing programs to address their unique educational objectives.

IDB Today In addition to custom-built educational programs and research, today the IDB offers several open-enrollment programs for professionals at all career levels, ranging from a few days to four weeks and multiple residencies across several months. The IDB portfolio is continuously adjusting to meet the needs of the organizations we serve. It currently includes programs on logistics, supply chain and life cycle, complex industrial leadership, innovation, and continuous process improvement. The portfolio also includes strategic broadening seminars for national security and policy, cybersecurity, dense urban areas, information operations, and enterprise resource planning.

The panel took place on Friday, April 30th at 11:00 AM EST. Please see the recording of the panel below.
