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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
Ai: Introduction to GPTs
AUiX Project Highlight: Hulk & Chuck
Tuesday
Day 2
Innovation in the Civil Rights Movement
AUiX Project Hightlight: Refuel
Stanford’s “Design Thinking” Methodology
LEGO Serious Play
Wednesday
Day 3
Project Mercury
Competing Values Framework (Innovatrium)
VR: Immersive Learning
DoD and the Defense Innnovation Unit (DIU)
Thursday
Day 4
Hacking for Defense
Intro to Afwerx
Contracting 101 (Cons/CC)
Tactical Acquisitions w/ the AUiC OV-1 Model
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
positively impact your larger organization in a catalytic and sustainable way
engage and collaborate first-hand with SMEs through insightful dialogue and hands-on learning experiences
experience the story of successful innovative projects from a variety of contexts
experiment with innovative technologies in the premier innovation environment of Air University
Overall Course Schedule
MONDAY, May 5 Agenda & Speakers
DR. Bill DeMarco
Director, AUiX
Innovating in Large Organizations
Jeremy VanEgmond
Chief, Education Lab, AUiX
Introductions to GPTs
Doug DeMaio
Introductions to GPTs
MSgt Doug Seaton
AUiX Project Highlights: Hulk
MSgt Doug Seaton
AUiX Project Highlights: Hulk
Tuesday, May 6
Dr. Paul Johstono
Innovation in the Civil Rights Movement
Rashim McKinney
Community-driven Innovation
Jeremy VanEgmond
Chief, Education Lab, AUiX
Lego Serious Play Methodology
Lt. Col Dan Warf
AUiX Project Highlight: REFUEL
Megan Allison
Advisors and Academic Fellows, AUiX
Design Thinking Methodology
Brandie Jeffries
Design Thinking Methodology
Innovation in the Civil Rights Movement
Presented By: Dr. Paul Johstono
Includes walking tour of downtown Montgomery
Wednesday, May 7
Dr. Jeff DeGraff
Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
The Competing Values Framework (Part 2)
Dr. Andy Clayton
Advisors and Academic Fellows, AUiX
The Latest Trend in Immersive Learning with Virtual Reality
Dr. Mark Jacobson
Hard Truths About Defense Innovation
Dr. Jim Dryjanksi
Project Mercury and the Competing Values Framework (Part 1)
Project Mercury and the Competing Values Framework (Part 1)
Presented By: Dr. Jim Dryjanski
The Latest Trend in Immersive Learning with Virtual Reality
Presented by: Dr. Andy Clayton
Thursday, May 8
Lt. COl TJ Ablay
Tactical Acquisitions using the AUiX OV-1 Model
Tony Perez
Spark and AFWERX – the Non-Linear Path to Establishing an Innovation Program
Tony Perez
Spark and AFWERX – the Non-Linear Path to Establishing an Innovation Program
Hacking For Defense
Presented By: TBD
National Security Innovation Network/Gordian Knot Center
Spark and AFWERX – the Non-Linear Path to Establishing an Innovation Program
Presented By: Tony Perez
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Additional INformation
Pre-Read
We highly recommend IDC participants read the following book 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.
Attire/Social
Attire for IDC is civilian casual. A fun itinerary of ‘self-pay’ evening events is being coordinated including a visit to the ropes course of Montgomery Whitewater.
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)