DEFIANCE: A Streamlined Approach to Digital Innovation
DEFIANCE is a structured service designed to derisk and accelerate the development of digital capabilities for the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
By leveraging digital engineering principles and integrating concepts from lean startup, agile, and design thinking, DEFIANCE empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions and address complex challenges effectively.
The service is built around three core phases:
1) Problem Exploration
DEFIANCE begins by helping clients articulate their challenges accurately through structured problem exploration activities. This phase involves:
• Understanding Challenge Context: Identifying root causes and assumptions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ensuring diverse perspectives are considered.
• Framing the Problem: Identifying and articulating the major pain points to identify the characteristics of a candidate solution. By thoroughly deconstructing challenges, DEFIANCE enables clients to uncover hidden risks and align with the most urgent priorities.
2) Solution Characterization and Identification
Once the problem is clearly defined, DEFIANCE guides clients through the ideation phase to identify candidate solutions. This phase includes:
• Brainstorming Solutions: Articulating desired outcomes and identifying testable assumptions.
• Market Research: Exploring existing technologies and assessing their feasibility.
• Leveraging Expertise: Engaging vendors and subject matter experts to refine ideas.
This approach ensures that proposed solutions are both viable and tailored to the unique needs of the client.
3) Solution Assessment
DEFIANCE facilitates rigorous experimentation and evaluation to test potential solutions. This phase involves:
• Hands-On Testing: Assessing solution viability, feasibility, and desirability with selected use cases.
• Real-Time Feedback: Gathering insights to refine approaches.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Capturing the entire process to inform future decisions.
By enabling clients to test solutions before committing to acquisition, DEFIANCE reduces risks and ensures sustainable outcomes.
Why DEFIANCE?
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DEFIANCE is more than a service—it’s a trusted partner in digital transformation.
With a proven track record across 40+ initiatives, DEFIANCE has helped Air Force teams:
• Save Time and Money: Streamlining workflows and reducing inefficiencies.
• Minimize Risks: Identifying and reducing critical uncertainties of a candidate solution
• Drive Innovation: Leveraging cutting-edge technologies to maintain and evolve with the changing tech landscape.
Looking Forward:
DEFIANCE is poised to expand its impact across the Air Force and beyond. By continuing to refine its methodology and explore emerging technologies like generative AI and digital twins, DEFIANCE ensures stakeholders are equipped to tackle the toughest challenges in an increasingly complex technological landscape.
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