Institute for Defense and Business

Aviation Industrial Readiness Program The Aviation Industrial Readiness Program (AIR-P) is an executive development program serving commanders and senior civilian leaders of our Nation's depot, arsenal, and ammunition facilities. AIR-P integrates leadership development and business management concepts to help Defense Organic Industrial Base leaders manage these large organizations effectively. Building a Business Mindset The Institute...

Duration 2 weeks (consecutively) Location Research Triangle Area Industry Based Broadening: Logistics IB2-LOG SBS participants attend a two-week residency in North Carolina, where they engage in intensive learning and collaboration. The program also focuses on enhancing leadership skills, understanding complex security environments, and fostering critical and creative thinking. IB2 LOG: Program Overview The IB2-LOG SBS...

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...

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...

Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology For experienced leaders in defense and business who are focused on people, processes, and policy. This group includes, 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...

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...

The IDB’s Decision Science for Leaders (DS4L) provides a hands-on approach to solving specific business problems with analytical insights to influence critical decision making.

Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology For experienced leaders in defense and business who are focused on people, processes, and policy. This group includes, logisticians, and those influencing logistics, this 5-day program creates leaders ready to champion innovative logistics in their organization. LOGTECH ADVANCED LOGTECH ADVANCED brings together professionals from different sectors within the business, defense, and...

Duration 2 weeks (consecutively) Location Research Triangle Area Industry Based Broadening: Logistics IB2-LOG SBS participants attend a two-week residency in North Carolina, where they engage in intensive learning and collaboration. The program also focuses on enhancing leadership skills, understanding complex security environments, and fostering critical and creative thinking. IB2 LOG: Program Overview The IB2-LOG SBS...

Virtual Life Cycle Executive Leadership Program(LCELP) For early to mid-career: For leaders and logistic specialists, sustainers, and others impacting the end-to-end life cycle of products and services. Designed from our successful Life Cycle Executive Leadership Program (LCELP), a fully virtual LCELP “Core Knowledge” program has been developed to meet the demands of our clients. This...

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...

Program for Executives in Logistics and Technology Designed for Executives in defense and business who are focused on strategy. You will learn new tools and techniques for innovative thinking to support implementation of strategic direction to leverage people, processes, and technology in your organization to deliver effective and efficient capabilities. Transform your organization’s approach to...