COMPASS: Strategic Assessment and Advocacy for Complex Challenges

COMPASS is a comprehensive service designed to help organizations understand the problems they face, develop recommended courses of action (COAs), and assess those COAs against political landscapes, market conditions, similar problem sets or organizations, industry best practices, historical lessons learned, and expert insights.

By leveraging a structured approach similar to wargaming activities, COMPASS ensures organizations are equipped to navigate challenges effectively and gain approval for their strategies.

How COMPASS Delivers Results for DoD Organizations:

1) Problem Identification and Analysis

COMPASS conducts a thorough assessment of organizational challenges, identifying root causes and potential areas of improvement.

Deliverables:

• Problem decomposition reports

• Stakeholder interviews and surveys

• Initial baseline analysis

2) Development of Recommended Courses of Action

COMPASS creates recommended courses of action (COAs) tailored to organizational needs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and priorities.

Deliverables:

• COA development frameworks

• Strategic alignment reports

3) Assessment Against Market and Industry Standards

COMPASS provides a comprehensive report summarizing findings, recommendations, and actionable next steps for implementation.

Deliverables:

• Final report and executive summary

• Tools and templates for ongoing use

COMPASS evaluates COAs against market conditions, industry best practices, and historical lessons learned to ensure feasibility / effectiveness.

Deliverables:

• Market research reports

• Industry benchmarking analysis

4) Expert and SME Engagement

COMPASS gathers insights from subject matter experts (SMEs) and professionals who have navigated similar challenges to refine COAs.

Deliverables:

• SME consultation summaries

• Expert feedback reports

5) Advocacy and Engagement Product Development

COMPASS develops communication and advocacy products to gain approval and buy-in for the recommended COAs.

Deliverables:

• Messaging frameworks

• Advocacy presentations tailored to diverse audiences

6) Final Reporting and Recommendations

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Value Proposition:

COMPASS provides a structured, end-to-end solution for addressing complex organizational challenges. By leveraging strategic analysis, expert insights, and advocacy tools, this service ensures alignment with organizational objectives, accelerates decision-making, and enhances collaboration across stakeholders.

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