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Innovator Development Course (IDC)
THE EAGLE INSTITUTE MONTGOMERY, AL
MAY 5-8
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Overview
There are many approaches and tools to innovation across the Air Force enterprise. The Innovator Development Course (IDC) exists to provide exposure to the entire spectrum of knowledge and opportunities of the innovation ecosystem so that participants are equipped to determine the most relevant components for their respective organizations.
Below are some of the innovative tools, programs, and systems we’ll explore together.
Monday
Day 1
Innovating In Large Organizations
Hacking 4 Defense
Stanford’s “Design Thinking” Methodology
Advanced Technologies: AI and Drones
Tuesday
Day 2
Innovation in the Civil Rights Movement
AUiX Project Hightlight: Refuel or Learnecke
AUiX Project Highlight: HULK & CHUCK
LEGO Serious Play
Wednesday
Day 3
Competing Values Framework (Innovatrium)
SDI/IDE Programs
Contracting 101 (CONS/CC)
Thursday
Day 4
Intro to AFWERX
DoD and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
Capstone Briefs
Outcomes
Participants of IDC can expect to achieve the following outcomes through this experience:
connect with like-minded teams of a well-rounded innovation community
build a strong foundation for any team to function as an innovative unit
engage and collaborate first-hand with SMEs through insightful dialogue and hands-on learning experiences
Overall Course Schedule
MONDAY, May 5 Agenda & Speakers
Tuesday, May 6
Innovation in the Civil Rights Movement
Presented By: Dr. Paul Johstono
Includes walking tour of downtown Montgomery
Wednesday, May 7
Thursday, May 8
Spark and AFWERX – the Non-Linear Path to Establishing an Innovation Program
Presented By: Tony Perez, USAFR
Presented BY
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Additional INformation
Pre-Read/Watch
We highly recommend IDC participants explore the following content before arriving:
- “Orbiting the Giant Hairball” (MacKenzie). This is an easy read that will help set the stage for the exploration of challenges and opportunities of innovation.
- Introduction to the Competing Values Framework (Cameron)
Please also ask colleagues/supervisors about problems/challenges you could bring to this course that could be solved using the innovation methodologies/strategies we’ll explore together
Attire/Social
Attire for IDC is civilian casual. Also note that a fun itinerary of ‘no-host’ evening events has been coordinated for everyone.
Funding/Travel
- Participants must be unit funded
- IDC will take place at The Eagle Institute which is in downtown Montgomery, AL
- Fly into MGM & Ride share to hotel
- Hotel options within walking distance of The Eagle Institute
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- Trilogy (Mariott)
- Double Tree (Hilton)
- Spring Hill (Mariott)
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Staybridge Suites (IHG)