(3474,4,'2011-07-18 15:57:28','2011-07-18 19:57:28','<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>[tabset tab1=\"Program Trade Analysis\" tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Portfolio Planning\" tab6=\"Operational Risk Assessment\"] </strong></span>\r\n[tab] [one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Trade Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3466\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense:      </span></strong><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Chemical and Biological Defense Program</span></strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Risk Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Collect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly</li>\r\n	<li>Anticipate risks to program execution before they occur</li>\r\n	<li>Provide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus</li>\r\n	<li>Predictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes</li>\r\n	<li>Automated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens</li>\r\n	<li>Interactive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios</li>\r\n	<li>A focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Advance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3467\" title=\"Program Risk Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"210\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example: Navy ASN(RDA):  Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Asset and Infrastructure Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?</li>\r\n	<li>Which potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?</li>\r\n	<li>How to optimize across a set of potential investments?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs</li>\r\n	<li>Account for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively</li>\r\n	<li>Open up a range of new options and strategies</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and implement your investments with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Simplify and enhance asset management and planning</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3469\" title=\"Asset Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"200\" /></a></strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  Commander, US Navy Installations Command</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Transition and Resource Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>For organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes:  can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Capture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning</li>\r\n	<li>Apply proven scheduling models and effective  data management</li>\r\n	<li>Plan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>You can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3471\" title=\"Transition Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"216\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Army Armor and Infantry Schools</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. 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font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Risk Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Collect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly</li>\r\n	<li>Anticipate risks to program execution before they occur</li>\r\n	<li>Provide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus</li>\r\n	<li>Predictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes</li>\r\n	<li>Automated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens</li>\r\n	<li>Interactive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios</li>\r\n	<li>A focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Advance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3467\" title=\"Program Risk Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"210\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example: Navy ASN(RDA):  Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Asset and Infrastructure Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?</li>\r\n	<li>Which potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?</li>\r\n	<li>How to optimize across a set of potential investments?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs</li>\r\n	<li>Account for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively</li>\r\n	<li>Open up a range of new options and strategies</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and implement your investments with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Simplify and enhance asset management and planning</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3469\" title=\"Asset Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"200\" /></a></strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  Commander, US Navy Installations Command</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Transition and Resource Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>For organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes:  can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Capture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning</li>\r\n	<li>Apply proven scheduling models and effective  data management</li>\r\n	<li>Plan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>You can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3471\" title=\"Transition Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"216\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Army Armor and Infantry Schools</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Energy Planning and Decision Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>What is the baseline and projected energy consumption?</li>\r\n	<li>Will current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?</li>\r\n	<li>How to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Apply proven analytics and optimization models</li>\r\n	<li>Track and forecast energy needs and trends</li>\r\n	<li>Identify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks</li>\r\n	<li>Assess plans for ability to meet policy goals</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and fund the right projects with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Predict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3473\" title=\"Energy Portfolio Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"236\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[one_third]\r\n\r\n[h4]1/3[/h4]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Proin nibh magna, porttitor accumsan  malesuada non, auctor id tortor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/one_third_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[/tabset]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span>','Our Capabilities','','inherit','open','open','','3437-revision-v1','','','2011-07-18 16:07:10','2011-07-18 20:07:10','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3475',0,'revision','',0),(3477,4,'2011-07-18 16:12:47','2011-07-18 20:12:47','<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>[tabset tab1=\"Program Trade Analysis\" tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Planning and Decision Analysis\" tab6=\"Operational Risk Assessment\"] </strong></span>\r\n[tab] [one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Trade Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3466\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense:      </span></strong><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Chemical and Biological Defense Program</span></strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Risk Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Collect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly</li>\r\n	<li>Anticipate risks to program execution before they occur</li>\r\n	<li>Provide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus</li>\r\n	<li>Predictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes</li>\r\n	<li>Automated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens</li>\r\n	<li>Interactive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios</li>\r\n	<li>A focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Advance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3467\" title=\"Program Risk Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"210\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example: Navy ASN(RDA):  Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Asset and Infrastructure Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?</li>\r\n	<li>Which potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?</li>\r\n	<li>How to optimize across a set of potential investments?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs</li>\r\n	<li>Account for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively</li>\r\n	<li>Open up a range of new options and strategies</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and implement your investments with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Simplify and enhance asset management and planning</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3469\" title=\"Asset Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"200\" /></a></strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  Commander, US Navy Installations Command</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Transition and Resource Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>For organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes:  can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Capture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning</li>\r\n	<li>Apply proven scheduling models and effective  data management</li>\r\n	<li>Plan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>You can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3471\" title=\"Transition Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"216\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Army Armor and Infantry Schools</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Energy Planning and Decision Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>What is the baseline and projected energy consumption?</li>\r\n	<li>Will current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?</li>\r\n	<li>How to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Apply proven analytics and optimization models</li>\r\n	<li>Track and forecast energy needs and trends</li>\r\n	<li>Identify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks</li>\r\n	<li>Assess plans for ability to meet policy goals</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and fund the right projects with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Predict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3473\" title=\"Energy Portfolio Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"236\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n<strong>Energy Planning and Decision Analysis</strong>\r\n<h5><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>What is the baseline and projected energy consumption?</li>\r\n	<li>Will current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?</li>\r\n	<li>How to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5><strong><em>We help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments</em></strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Apply proven analytics and optimization models</li>\r\n	<li>Track and forecast energy needs and trends</li>\r\n	<li>Identify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks</li>\r\n	<li>Assess plans for ability to meet policy goals</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and fund the right projects with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Predict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact</em></strong></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img title=\"Energy Portfolio Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"236\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5><strong>Example:  US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling</strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/tabset]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span>','Our Capabilities','','inherit','open','open','','3437-revision-v1','','','2011-07-18 16:12:47','2011-07-18 20:12:47','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3477',0,'revision','',0),(3476,4,'2011-07-18 16:07:47','2011-07-18 20:07:47','<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>[tabset tab1=\"Program Trade Analysis\" tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Planning and Decision Analysis\" tab6=\"Operational Risk Assessment\"] </strong></span>\r\n[tab] [one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Trade Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3466\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense:      </span></strong><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Chemical and Biological Defense Program</span></strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Risk Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Collect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly</li>\r\n	<li>Anticipate risks to program execution before they occur</li>\r\n	<li>Provide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus</li>\r\n	<li>Predictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes</li>\r\n	<li>Automated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens</li>\r\n	<li>Interactive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios</li>\r\n	<li>A focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Advance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3467\" title=\"Program Risk Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"210\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example: Navy ASN(RDA):  Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Asset and Infrastructure Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?</li>\r\n	<li>Which potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?</li>\r\n	<li>How to optimize across a set of potential investments?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs</li>\r\n	<li>Account for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively</li>\r\n	<li>Open up a range of new options and strategies</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and implement your investments with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Simplify and enhance asset management and planning</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3469\" title=\"Asset Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"200\" /></a></strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  Commander, US Navy Installations Command</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Transition and Resource Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>For organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes:  can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Capture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning</li>\r\n	<li>Apply proven scheduling models and effective  data management</li>\r\n	<li>Plan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>You can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3471\" title=\"Transition Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"216\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Army Armor and Infantry Schools</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Energy Planning and Decision Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>What is the baseline and projected energy consumption?</li>\r\n	<li>Will current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?</li>\r\n	<li>How to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Apply proven analytics and optimization models</li>\r\n	<li>Track and forecast energy needs and trends</li>\r\n	<li>Identify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks</li>\r\n	<li>Assess plans for ability to meet policy goals</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and fund the right projects with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Predict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3473\" title=\"Energy Portfolio Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"236\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n<strong>Energy Planning and Decision Analysis</strong>\r\n<h5><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>What is the baseline and projected energy consumption?</li>\r\n	<li>Will current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?</li>\r\n	<li>How to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5><strong><em>We help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments</em></strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Apply proven analytics and optimization models</li>\r\n	<li>Track and forecast energy needs and trends</li>\r\n	<li>Identify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks</li>\r\n	<li>Assess plans for ability to meet policy goals</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and fund the right projects with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5><strong><em>Predict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact</em></strong></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img title=\"Energy Portfolio Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"236\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5><strong>Example:  US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling</strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/tabset]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span>','Our Capabilities','','inherit','open','open','','3437-revision-v1','','','2011-07-18 16:07:47','2011-07-18 20:07:47','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3476',0,'revision','',0),(3478,4,'2011-07-18 16:41:01','2011-07-18 20:41:01','','Operational Risk Assessment just picture','','inherit','open','open','','operational-risk-assessment-just-picture-2','','','2011-07-18 16:41:01','2011-07-18 20:41:01','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Operational-Risk-Assessment-just-picture1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3479,4,'2011-07-18 16:40:00','2011-07-18 20:40:00','<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>[tabset tab1=\"Program Trade Analysis\" tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Planning and Decision Analysis\" tab6=\"Operational Capability Assessment\"] </strong></span>\r\n[tab] [one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Trade Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3466\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense:      </span></strong><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Chemical and Biological Defense Program</span></strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Risk Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Collect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly</li>\r\n	<li>Anticipate risks to program execution before they occur</li>\r\n	<li>Provide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus</li>\r\n	<li>Predictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes</li>\r\n	<li>Automated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens</li>\r\n	<li>Interactive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios</li>\r\n	<li>A focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Advance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3467\" title=\"Program Risk Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"210\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example: Navy ASN(RDA):  Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Asset and Infrastructure Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?</li>\r\n	<li>Which potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?</li>\r\n	<li>How to optimize across a set of potential investments?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs</li>\r\n	<li>Account for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively</li>\r\n	<li>Open up a range of new options and strategies</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and implement your investments with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Simplify and enhance asset management and planning</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3469\" title=\"Asset Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"200\" /></a></strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  Commander, US Navy Installations Command</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Transition and Resource Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>For organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes:  can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Capture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning</li>\r\n	<li>Apply proven scheduling models and effective  data management</li>\r\n	<li>Plan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>You can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3471\" title=\"Transition Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"216\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Army Armor and Infantry Schools</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Energy Planning and Decision Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>What is the baseline and projected energy consumption?</li>\r\n	<li>Will current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?</li>\r\n	<li>How to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Apply proven analytics and optimization models</li>\r\n	<li>Track and forecast energy needs and trends</li>\r\n	<li>Identify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks</li>\r\n	<li>Assess plans for ability to meet policy goals</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and fund the right projects with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Predict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3473\" title=\"Energy Portfolio Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"236\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Operational Capability Assessment</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How do I determine investment priorities, across an entire portfolio or enterprise, with a wide range of contending programs, options, and needs?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How to determine investment priorities across an entire enterprise, or across a mission-portfolio of programs - a scope containing a wide set of competing priorities and contending options and needs</li>\r\n	<li>How to focus on and best enhance a single, high-importance capability</li>\r\n	<li>If operations involve multiple goals or capabilities, and success requires addressing all of them:  Where to act first, and how?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our proven approach provides an analytically-sound, data-driven identification of priority needs and opportunities</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Evaluate plans and programs against operational needs</li>\r\n	<li>Identify and prioritize limiting factors</li>\r\n	<li>Derive key data from proven, efficient processes</li>\r\n	<li>Identify potential trades, and areas for accepting risk</li>\r\n	<li>Link priority needs to actions that best drive progress</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Drive the development of prioritized action plans and effective investment roadmaps, targeted for success</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img title=\"Energy Portfolio Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"236\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5><strong>Example:  US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling</strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[/tabset]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span>','Our Capabilities','','inherit','open','open','','3437-revision-v1','','','2011-07-18 16:40:00','2011-07-18 20:40:00','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3479',0,'revision','',0),(3505,4,'2011-07-25 14:04:14','2011-07-25 18:04:14','<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span>','Our Capabilities','','inherit','open','open','','3437-revision-v1','','','2011-07-25 14:04:14','2011-07-25 18:04:14','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3505',0,'revision','',0),(3480,4,'2011-07-18 16:44:10','2011-07-18 20:44:10','<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>[tabset tab1=\"Program Trade Analysis\" tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Planning and Decision Analysis\" tab6=\"Operational Capability Assessment\"] </strong></span>\r\n[tab] [one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Trade Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3466\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense:      </span></strong><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Chemical and Biological Defense Program</span></strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Risk Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Collect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly</li>\r\n	<li>Anticipate risks to program execution before they occur</li>\r\n	<li>Provide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus</li>\r\n	<li>Predictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes</li>\r\n	<li>Automated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens</li>\r\n	<li>Interactive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios</li>\r\n	<li>A focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Advance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3467\" title=\"Program Risk Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"210\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example: Navy ASN(RDA):  Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Asset and Infrastructure Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?</li>\r\n	<li>Which potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?</li>\r\n	<li>How to optimize across a set of potential investments?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs</li>\r\n	<li>Account for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively</li>\r\n	<li>Open up a range of new options and strategies</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and implement your investments with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Simplify and enhance asset management and planning</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3469\" title=\"Asset Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"200\" /></a></strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  Commander, US Navy Installations Command</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Transition and Resource Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>For organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes:  can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Capture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning</li>\r\n	<li>Apply proven scheduling models and effective  data management</li>\r\n	<li>Plan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>You can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3471\" title=\"Transition Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"216\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Army Armor and Infantry Schools</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Energy Planning and Decision Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>What is the baseline and projected energy consumption?</li>\r\n	<li>Will current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?</li>\r\n	<li>How to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Apply proven analytics and optimization models</li>\r\n	<li>Track and forecast energy needs and trends</li>\r\n	<li>Identify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks</li>\r\n	<li>Assess plans for ability to meet policy goals</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and fund the right projects with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Predict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3473\" title=\"Energy Portfolio Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"236\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; 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font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Trade Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3466\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense:      </span></strong><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Chemical and Biological Defense Program</span></strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Risk Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Collect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly</li>\r\n	<li>Anticipate risks to program execution before they occur</li>\r\n	<li>Provide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus</li>\r\n	<li>Predictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes</li>\r\n	<li>Automated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens</li>\r\n	<li>Interactive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios</li>\r\n	<li>A focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Advance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3467\" title=\"Program Risk Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"210\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example: Navy ASN(RDA):  Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Asset and Infrastructure Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?</li>\r\n	<li>Which potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?</li>\r\n	<li>How to optimize across a set of potential investments?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs</li>\r\n	<li>Account for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively</li>\r\n	<li>Open up a range of new options and strategies</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and implement your investments with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Simplify and enhance asset management and planning</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3469\" title=\"Asset Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"200\" /></a></strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  Commander, US Navy Installations Command</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Transition and Resource Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>For organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes:  can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Capture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning</li>\r\n	<li>Apply proven scheduling models and effective  data management</li>\r\n	<li>Plan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>You can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3471\" title=\"Transition Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"216\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Army Armor and Infantry Schools</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. 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font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Operational Capability Assessment</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How do I determine investment priorities, across an entire portfolio or enterprise, with a wide range of contending programs, options, and needs?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How to determine investment priorities across an entire enterprise, or across a mission-portfolio of programs - a scope containing a wide set of competing priorities and contending options and needs</li>\r\n	<li>How to focus on and best enhance a single, high-importance capability</li>\r\n	<li>If operations involve multiple goals or capabilities, and success requires addressing all of them:  Where to act first, and how?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our proven approach provides an analytically-sound, data-driven way to determine priority needs and opportunities</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Evaluate plans and programs against operational needs</li>\r\n	<li>Identify and prioritize limiting factors</li>\r\n	<li>Derive key data from proven, efficient processes</li>\r\n	<li>Identify potential trades, and areas for accepting risk</li>\r\n	<li>Link priority needs to actions that best drive progress</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Drive the development of prioritized action plans and effective investment roadmaps, targeted for success</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Operational-Risk-Assessment-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3478\" title=\"Operational Risk Assessment just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Operational-Risk-Assessment-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"355\" height=\"238\" /></a></strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Air Force Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA)</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Develop a sound, consistent, data-driven method to prioritize investments across a range of contending needs</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff partnered with HQ, US Air Force and Air Force major commands to develop and implement a strategic planning approach which the Air Force has continued to employ for a decade. Key data, capability-focused metrics, and stakeholder involvement drive quick and dynamic modeling and assessment of alternatives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[/tabset]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span>','Our Capabilities','','inherit','open','open','','3437-revision-v1','','','2011-07-18 16:45:27','2011-07-18 20:45:27','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3481',0,'revision','',0),(3614,6,'2011-07-26 10:52:39','2011-07-26 14:52:39','[one_half]\r\n\r\nProgram Risk Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge: How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?\r\n\r\n	Collect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly\r\n	Anticipate risks to program execution before they occur\r\n	Provide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health\r\n\r\nOur predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts\r\n\r\n	A proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus\r\n	Predictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes\r\n	Automated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens\r\n	Interactive dashboards enable “what-if” drills to quickly test potential scenarios\r\n	A focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions\r\n\r\nAdvance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: Navy ASN(RDA): Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process\r\n\r\nChallenge: Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting\r\nSolution: Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored “PoPS” process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership’s Program Gate Review process.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[hr]\r\n*The Federal Acquisition Regulation directs agencies, when considering contracting with a business, to consider past performance information associated with key personnel who have relevant experience. Even if a new small business has minimal direct experience, it may still receive past performance credit for the key employees it proposes to use in the performance of a contract. Our Decision Forge staff – both individually and collectively – have deep experience of central relevance to each of our featured capability areas.','','','publish','open','open','','3614','','','2014-07-29 13:19:29','2014-07-29 17:19:29','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3614',4,'nav_menu_item','',0),(3521,4,'2011-07-25 14:06:13','2011-07-25 18:06:13','[tabset tab1=\"Program Trade Analysis\" tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Planning and Decision Analysis\" tab6=\"Operational Capability Assessment\"] \r\n\r\n\r\n[tab] [one_half]\r\nProgram Trade Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge:  How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?\r\n\r\nManage delivery of required operational capabilities\r\nDeliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field\r\nDo it all within a static or shrinking budget\r\nOur portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options\r\n\r\nSee your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics\r\nLink program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies\r\nTrack and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance\r\nDrive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data\r\nPerform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences\r\nInstant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExample: Office of the Secretary of Defense:      Chemical and Biological Defense Program\r\n\r\nChallenge:  Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance\r\nSolution:  A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\nProgram Risk Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge:  How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?\r\n\r\nCollect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly\r\nAnticipate risks to program execution before they occur\r\nProvide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health\r\nOur predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts\r\n\r\nA proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus\r\nPredictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes\r\nAutomated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens\r\nInteractive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios\r\nA focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions\r\nAdvance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExample: Navy ASN(RDA):  Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process\r\n\r\nChallenge:  Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting\r\nSolution:  Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\nAsset and Infrastructure Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge:  Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success\r\n\r\nHow well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?\r\nWhich potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?\r\nHow to optimize across a set of potential investments?\r\nWe combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization\r\n\r\nSee impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs\r\nAccount for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively\r\nOpen up a range of new options and strategies\r\nPlan and implement your investments with confidence\r\nSimplify and enhance asset management and planning\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExample:  Commander, US Navy Installations Command\r\n\r\nChallenge:  Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy\r\nSolution:  We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nTransition and Resource Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions\r\n\r\nFor organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes:  can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?\r\nWe help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs\r\n\r\nCapture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning\r\nApply proven scheduling models and effective  data management\r\nPlan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives\r\nYou can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExample:  US Army Armor and Infantry Schools\r\n\r\nChallenge:  Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training\r\nSolution:  Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nEnergy Planning and Decision Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions\r\n\r\nWhat is the baseline and projected energy consumption?\r\nWill current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?\r\nHow to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?\r\nWe help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments\r\n\r\nApply proven analytics and optimization models\r\nTrack and forecast energy needs and trends\r\nIdentify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks\r\nAssess plans for ability to meet policy goals\r\nPlan and fund the right projects with confidence\r\nPredict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExample:  US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling\r\n\r\nChallenge:  Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures\r\nSolution:  Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nOperational Capability Assessment\r\n\r\nChallenge:  How do I determine investment priorities, across an entire portfolio or enterprise, with a wide range of contending programs, options, and needs?\r\n\r\nHow to determine investment priorities across an entire enterprise, or across a mission-portfolio of programs - a scope containing a wide set of competing priorities and contending options and needs\r\nHow to focus on and best enhance a single, high-importance capability\r\nIf operations involve multiple goals or capabilities, and success requires addressing all of them:  Where to act first, and how?\r\nOur proven approach provides an analytically-sound, data-driven method to identify priority needs and opportunities\r\n\r\nEvaluate plans and programs against operational needs\r\nIdentify and prioritize limiting factors\r\nDerive key data from proven, efficient processes\r\nIdentify potential trades, and areas for accepting risk\r\nLink priority needs to actions that best drive progress\r\nDrive the development of prioritized action plans and effective investment roadmaps, targeted for success\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExample:  US Air Force Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA)\r\n\r\nChallenge:  Develop a sound, consistent, data-driven method to prioritize investments across a range of contending needs\r\nSolution:  Our staff partnered with HQ, US Air Force and Air Force major commands to develop and implement a strategic planning approach which the Air Force has continued to employ for a decade. 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Our staff bring deep functional skills spanning strategy, technology, and analytics — which we combine with practical expertise in key mission areas — to meet our clients’ difficult challenges and deliver lasting results.','Meet Decision Forge','','inherit','open','open','','3216-revision-v1','','','2011-07-27 12:56:26','2011-07-27 16:56:26','',3216,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=4020',0,'revision','',0),(3504,4,'2011-07-18 17:26:30','2011-07-18 21:26:30','<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>[tabset tab1=\"Program Trade Analysis\" tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Planning and Decision Analysis\" tab6=\"Operational Capability Assessment\"] </strong></span>\r\n[tab] [one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Program Trade Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Our portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3466\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense:      </span></strong><strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Chemical and Biological Defense Program</span></strong></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; 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This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Asset and Infrastructure Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?</li>\r\n	<li>Which potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?</li>\r\n	<li>How to optimize across a set of potential investments?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs</li>\r\n	<li>Account for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively</li>\r\n	<li>Open up a range of new options and strategies</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and implement your investments with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Simplify and enhance asset management and planning</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3469\" title=\"Asset Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"200\" /></a></strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  Commander, US Navy Installations Command</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Transition and Resource Planning</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>For organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes:  can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Capture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning</li>\r\n	<li>Apply proven scheduling models and effective  data management</li>\r\n	<li>Plan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>You can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3471\" title=\"Transition Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"216\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Army Armor and Infantry Schools</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"><strong>Energy Planning and Decision Analysis</strong></span>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Challenge:  Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>What is the baseline and projected energy consumption?</li>\r\n	<li>Will current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?</li>\r\n	<li>How to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>We help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Apply proven analytics and optimization models</li>\r\n	<li>Track and forecast energy needs and trends</li>\r\n	<li>Identify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks</li>\r\n	<li>Assess plans for ability to meet policy goals</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and fund the right projects with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><em>Predict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact</em></strong></span></h5>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3473\" title=\"Energy Portfolio Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"236\" /></a>\r\n</strong>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Example:  US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling</strong></span></h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Challenge: </strong> Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Solution:</strong>  Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px; 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This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\nAsset and Infrastructure Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge: Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success\r\n\r\nHow well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?\r\nWhich potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?\r\nHow to optimize across a set of potential investments?\r\nWe combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization\r\n\r\nSee impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs\r\nAccount for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively\r\nOpen up a range of new options and strategies\r\nPlan and implement your investments with confidence\r\nSimplify and enhance asset management and planning\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: Commander, US Navy Installations Command\r\n\r\nChallenge: Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy\r\nSolution: We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nTransition and Resource Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions\r\n\r\nFor organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes: can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?\r\nWe help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs\r\n\r\nCapture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning\r\nApply proven scheduling models and effective data management\r\nPlan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives\r\nYou can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Army Armor and Infantry Schools\r\n\r\nChallenge: Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training\r\nSolution: Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nEnergy Planning and Decision Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions\r\n\r\nWhat is the baseline and projected energy consumption?\r\nWill current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?\r\nHow to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?\r\nWe help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments\r\n\r\nApply proven analytics and optimization models\r\nTrack and forecast energy needs and trends\r\nIdentify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks\r\nAssess plans for ability to meet policy goals\r\nPlan and fund the right projects with confidence\r\nPredict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling\r\n\r\nChallenge: Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nOperational Capability Assessment\r\n\r\nChallenge: How do I determine investment priorities, across an entire portfolio or enterprise, with a wide range of contending programs, options, and needs?\r\n\r\nHow to determine investment priorities across an entire enterprise, or across a mission-portfolio of programs - a scope containing a wide set of competing priorities and contending options and needs\r\nHow to focus on and best enhance a single, high-importance capability\r\nIf operations involve multiple goals or capabilities, and success requires addressing all of them: Where to act first, and how?\r\nOur proven approach provides an analytically-sound, data-driven method to identify priority needs and opportunities\r\n\r\nEvaluate plans and programs against operational needs\r\nIdentify and prioritize limiting factors\r\nDerive key data from proven, efficient processes\r\nIdentify potential trades, and areas for accepting risk\r\nLink priority needs to actions that best drive progress\r\nDrive the development of prioritized action plans and effective investment roadmaps, targeted for success\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Air Force Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA)\r\n\r\nChallenge: Develop a sound, consistent, data-driven method to prioritize investments across a range of contending needs\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with HQ, US Air Force and Air Force major commands to develop and implement a strategic planning approach which the Air Force has continued to employ for a decade. Key data, capability-focused metrics, and stakeholder involvement drive quick and dynamic modeling and assessment of alternatives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[/tabset]','Our Capabilities','','inherit','open','open','','3437-revision-v1','','','2011-07-25 15:23:17','2011-07-25 19:23:17','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3527',0,'revision','',0),(3528,4,'2011-07-25 15:24:56','2011-07-25 19:24:56','<h6>[tabset tab1=\"Program Trade Analysis\" tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Planning and Decision Analysis\" tab6=\"Operational Capability Assessment\"]</h6>\r\n<h5>[tab] [one_half]\r\nProgram Trade Analysis</h5>\r\nChallenge: How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOur portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n	<li>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3526\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a>Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense: Chemical and Biological Defense Program\r\n\r\nChallenge: Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance\r\nSolution: A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\nProgram Risk Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge: How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?\r\n\r\nCollect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly\r\nAnticipate risks to program execution before they occur\r\nProvide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health\r\nOur predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts\r\n\r\nA proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus\r\nPredictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes\r\nAutomated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens\r\nInteractive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios\r\nA focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions\r\nAdvance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: Navy ASN(RDA): Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process\r\n\r\nChallenge: Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting\r\nSolution: Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\nAsset and Infrastructure Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge: Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success\r\n\r\nHow well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?\r\nWhich potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?\r\nHow to optimize across a set of potential investments?\r\nWe combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization\r\n\r\nSee impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs\r\nAccount for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively\r\nOpen up a range of new options and strategies\r\nPlan and implement your investments with confidence\r\nSimplify and enhance asset management and planning\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: Commander, US Navy Installations Command\r\n\r\nChallenge: Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy\r\nSolution: We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nTransition and Resource Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions\r\n\r\nFor organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes: can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?\r\nWe help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs\r\n\r\nCapture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning\r\nApply proven scheduling models and effective data management\r\nPlan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives\r\nYou can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Army Armor and Infantry Schools\r\n\r\nChallenge: Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training\r\nSolution: Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nEnergy Planning and Decision Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions\r\n\r\nWhat is the baseline and projected energy consumption?\r\nWill current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?\r\nHow to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?\r\nWe help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments\r\n\r\nApply proven analytics and optimization models\r\nTrack and forecast energy needs and trends\r\nIdentify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks\r\nAssess plans for ability to meet policy goals\r\nPlan and fund the right projects with confidence\r\nPredict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling\r\n\r\nChallenge: Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nOperational Capability Assessment\r\n\r\nChallenge: How do I determine investment priorities, across an entire portfolio or enterprise, with a wide range of contending programs, options, and needs?\r\n\r\nHow to determine investment priorities across an entire enterprise, or across a mission-portfolio of programs - a scope containing a wide set of competing priorities and contending options and needs\r\nHow to focus on and best enhance a single, high-importance capability\r\nIf operations involve multiple goals or capabilities, and success requires addressing all of them: Where to act first, and how?\r\nOur proven approach provides an analytically-sound, data-driven method to identify priority needs and opportunities\r\n\r\nEvaluate plans and programs against operational needs\r\nIdentify and prioritize limiting factors\r\nDerive key data from proven, efficient processes\r\nIdentify potential trades, and areas for accepting risk\r\nLink priority needs to actions that best drive progress\r\nDrive the development of prioritized action plans and effective investment roadmaps, targeted for success\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Air Force Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA)\r\n\r\nChallenge: Develop a sound, consistent, data-driven method to prioritize investments across a range of contending needs\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with HQ, US Air Force and Air Force major commands to develop and implement a strategic planning approach which the Air Force has continued to employ for a decade. Key data, capability-focused metrics, and stakeholder involvement drive quick and dynamic modeling and assessment of alternatives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[/tabset]','Our Capabilities','','inherit','open','open','','3437-revision-v1','','','2011-07-25 15:24:56','2011-07-25 19:24:56','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3528',0,'revision','',0),(3529,4,'2011-07-25 15:25:17','2011-07-25 19:25:17','[tabset tab1=\"Program Trade Analysis\" tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Planning and Decision Analysis\" tab6=\"Operational Capability Assessment\"]\r\n<h5>[tab] [one_half]\r\nProgram Trade Analysis</h5>\r\nChallenge: How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOur portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n	<li>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3526\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a>Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense: Chemical and Biological Defense Program\r\n\r\nChallenge: Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance\r\nSolution: A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\nProgram Risk Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge: How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?\r\n\r\nCollect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly\r\nAnticipate risks to program execution before they occur\r\nProvide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health\r\nOur predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts\r\n\r\nA proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus\r\nPredictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes\r\nAutomated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens\r\nInteractive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios\r\nA focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions\r\nAdvance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: Navy ASN(RDA): Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process\r\n\r\nChallenge: Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting\r\nSolution: Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\nAsset and Infrastructure Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge: Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success\r\n\r\nHow well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?\r\nWhich potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?\r\nHow to optimize across a set of potential investments?\r\nWe combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization\r\n\r\nSee impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs\r\nAccount for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively\r\nOpen up a range of new options and strategies\r\nPlan and implement your investments with confidence\r\nSimplify and enhance asset management and planning\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: Commander, US Navy Installations Command\r\n\r\nChallenge: Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy\r\nSolution: We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nTransition and Resource Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions\r\n\r\nFor organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes: can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?\r\nWe help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs\r\n\r\nCapture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning\r\nApply proven scheduling models and effective data management\r\nPlan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives\r\nYou can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Army Armor and Infantry Schools\r\n\r\nChallenge: Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training\r\nSolution: Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nEnergy Planning and Decision Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions\r\n\r\nWhat is the baseline and projected energy consumption?\r\nWill current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?\r\nHow to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?\r\nWe help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments\r\n\r\nApply proven analytics and optimization models\r\nTrack and forecast energy needs and trends\r\nIdentify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks\r\nAssess plans for ability to meet policy goals\r\nPlan and fund the right projects with confidence\r\nPredict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling\r\n\r\nChallenge: Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nOperational Capability Assessment\r\n\r\nChallenge: How do I determine investment priorities, across an entire portfolio or enterprise, with a wide range of contending programs, options, and needs?\r\n\r\nHow to determine investment priorities across an entire enterprise, or across a mission-portfolio of programs - a scope containing a wide set of competing priorities and contending options and needs\r\nHow to focus on and best enhance a single, high-importance capability\r\nIf operations involve multiple goals or capabilities, and success requires addressing all of them: Where to act first, and how?\r\nOur proven approach provides an analytically-sound, data-driven method to identify priority needs and opportunities\r\n\r\nEvaluate plans and programs against operational needs\r\nIdentify and prioritize limiting factors\r\nDerive key data from proven, efficient processes\r\nIdentify potential trades, and areas for accepting risk\r\nLink priority needs to actions that best drive progress\r\nDrive the development of prioritized action plans and effective investment roadmaps, targeted for success\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Air Force Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA)\r\n\r\nChallenge: Develop a sound, consistent, data-driven method to prioritize investments across a range of contending needs\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with HQ, US Air Force and Air Force major commands to develop and implement a strategic planning approach which the Air Force has continued to employ for a decade. Key data, capability-focused metrics, and stakeholder involvement drive quick and dynamic modeling and assessment of alternatives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[/tabset]','Our Capabilities','','inherit','open','open','','3437-revision-v1','','','2011-07-25 15:25:17','2011-07-25 19:25:17','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3529',0,'revision','',0),(3530,4,'2011-07-25 15:25:38','2011-07-25 19:25:38','[tabset tab1=\"Program Trade Analysis\" tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Planning and Decision Analysis\" tab6=\"Operational Capability Assessment\"]\r\n\r\n[tab] [one_half]\r\nProgram Trade Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge: How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOur portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n	<li>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3526\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a>Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense: Chemical and Biological Defense Program\r\n\r\nChallenge: Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance\r\nSolution: A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\nProgram Risk Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge: How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?\r\n\r\nCollect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly\r\nAnticipate risks to program execution before they occur\r\nProvide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health\r\nOur predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts\r\n\r\nA proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus\r\nPredictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes\r\nAutomated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens\r\nInteractive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios\r\nA focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions\r\nAdvance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: Navy ASN(RDA): Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process\r\n\r\nChallenge: Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting\r\nSolution: Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\nAsset and Infrastructure Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge: Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success\r\n\r\nHow well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?\r\nWhich potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?\r\nHow to optimize across a set of potential investments?\r\nWe combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization\r\n\r\nSee impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs\r\nAccount for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively\r\nOpen up a range of new options and strategies\r\nPlan and implement your investments with confidence\r\nSimplify and enhance asset management and planning\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: Commander, US Navy Installations Command\r\n\r\nChallenge: Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy\r\nSolution: We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nTransition and Resource Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions\r\n\r\nFor organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes: can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?\r\nWe help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs\r\n\r\nCapture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning\r\nApply proven scheduling models and effective data management\r\nPlan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives\r\nYou can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Army Armor and Infantry Schools\r\n\r\nChallenge: Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training\r\nSolution: Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nEnergy Planning and Decision Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions\r\n\r\nWhat is the baseline and projected energy consumption?\r\nWill current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?\r\nHow to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?\r\nWe help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments\r\n\r\nApply proven analytics and optimization models\r\nTrack and forecast energy needs and trends\r\nIdentify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks\r\nAssess plans for ability to meet policy goals\r\nPlan and fund the right projects with confidence\r\nPredict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling\r\n\r\nChallenge: Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nOperational Capability Assessment\r\n\r\nChallenge: How do I determine investment priorities, across an entire portfolio or enterprise, with a wide range of contending programs, options, and needs?\r\n\r\nHow to determine investment priorities across an entire enterprise, or across a mission-portfolio of programs - a scope containing a wide set of competing priorities and contending options and needs\r\nHow to focus on and best enhance a single, high-importance capability\r\nIf operations involve multiple goals or capabilities, and success requires addressing all of them: Where to act first, and how?\r\nOur proven approach provides an analytically-sound, data-driven method to identify priority needs and opportunities\r\n\r\nEvaluate plans and programs against operational needs\r\nIdentify and prioritize limiting factors\r\nDerive key data from proven, efficient processes\r\nIdentify potential trades, and areas for accepting risk\r\nLink priority needs to actions that best drive progress\r\nDrive the development of prioritized action plans and effective investment roadmaps, targeted for success\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Air Force Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA)\r\n\r\nChallenge: Develop a sound, consistent, data-driven method to prioritize investments across a range of contending needs\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with HQ, US Air Force and Air Force major commands to develop and implement a strategic planning approach which the Air Force has continued to employ for a decade. Key data, capability-focused metrics, and stakeholder involvement drive quick and dynamic modeling and assessment of alternatives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[/tabset]','Our Capabilities','','inherit','open','open','','3437-revision-v1','','','2011-07-25 15:25:38','2011-07-25 19:25:38','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3530',0,'revision','',0),(3531,4,'2011-07-25 15:26:12','2011-07-25 19:26:12','[tabset tab1=\"Program Trade Analysis\" tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Planning and Decision Analysis\" tab6=\"Operational Capability Assessment\"]\r\n\r\n[tab] [one_half]\r\n<strong>Program Trade Analysis</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOur portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n	<li>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3526\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a>Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense: Chemical and Biological Defense Program\r\n\r\nChallenge: Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance\r\nSolution: A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\nProgram Risk Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge: How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?\r\n\r\nCollect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly\r\nAnticipate risks to program execution before they occur\r\nProvide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health\r\nOur predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts\r\n\r\nA proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus\r\nPredictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes\r\nAutomated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens\r\nInteractive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios\r\nA focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions\r\nAdvance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: Navy ASN(RDA): Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process\r\n\r\nChallenge: Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting\r\nSolution: Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\nAsset and Infrastructure Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge: Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success\r\n\r\nHow well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?\r\nWhich potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?\r\nHow to optimize across a set of potential investments?\r\nWe combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization\r\n\r\nSee impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs\r\nAccount for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively\r\nOpen up a range of new options and strategies\r\nPlan and implement your investments with confidence\r\nSimplify and enhance asset management and planning\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: Commander, US Navy Installations Command\r\n\r\nChallenge: Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy\r\nSolution: We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nTransition and Resource Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions\r\n\r\nFor organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes: can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?\r\nWe help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs\r\n\r\nCapture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning\r\nApply proven scheduling models and effective data management\r\nPlan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives\r\nYou can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Army Armor and Infantry Schools\r\n\r\nChallenge: Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training\r\nSolution: Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nEnergy Planning and Decision Analysis\r\n\r\nChallenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions\r\n\r\nWhat is the baseline and projected energy consumption?\r\nWill current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?\r\nHow to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?\r\nWe help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments\r\n\r\nApply proven analytics and optimization models\r\nTrack and forecast energy needs and trends\r\nIdentify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks\r\nAssess plans for ability to meet policy goals\r\nPlan and fund the right projects with confidence\r\nPredict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling\r\n\r\nChallenge: Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nOperational Capability Assessment\r\n\r\nChallenge: How do I determine investment priorities, across an entire portfolio or enterprise, with a wide range of contending programs, options, and needs?\r\n\r\nHow to determine investment priorities across an entire enterprise, or across a mission-portfolio of programs - a scope containing a wide set of competing priorities and contending options and needs\r\nHow to focus on and best enhance a single, high-importance capability\r\nIf operations involve multiple goals or capabilities, and success requires addressing all of them: Where to act first, and how?\r\nOur proven approach provides an analytically-sound, data-driven method to identify priority needs and opportunities\r\n\r\nEvaluate plans and programs against operational needs\r\nIdentify and prioritize limiting factors\r\nDerive key data from proven, efficient processes\r\nIdentify potential trades, and areas for accepting risk\r\nLink priority needs to actions that best drive progress\r\nDrive the development of prioritized action plans and effective investment roadmaps, targeted for success\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Air Force Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA)\r\n\r\nChallenge: Develop a sound, consistent, data-driven method to prioritize investments across a range of contending needs\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with HQ, US Air Force and Air Force major commands to develop and implement a strategic planning approach which the Air Force has continued to employ for a decade. 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This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\nAsset and Infrastructure Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge: Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success\r\n\r\nHow well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?\r\nWhich potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?\r\nHow to optimize across a set of potential investments?\r\nWe combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization\r\n\r\nSee impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs\r\nAccount for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively\r\nOpen up a range of new options and strategies\r\nPlan and implement your investments with confidence\r\nSimplify and enhance asset management and planning\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: Commander, US Navy Installations Command\r\n\r\nChallenge: Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy\r\nSolution: We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\nTransition and Resource Planning\r\n\r\nChallenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions\r\n\r\nFor organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes: can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?\r\nWe help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs\r\n\r\nCapture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning\r\nApply proven scheduling models and effective data management\r\nPlan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives\r\nYou can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nExample: US Army Armor and Infantry Schools\r\n\r\nChallenge: Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training\r\nSolution: Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. 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Recognizing that, we strive to take great care of our team, offering outstanding benefits, an exciting work environment, and ample opportunities for growth. Our culture and mindset promote easy access to leadership and management, and foster a spirit of continuous improvement and a &quot;no problem is too big or too small for collaborative review&quot; attitude. This philosophy, combined with our emphasis on staff development and transparent communication, promote an environment and an organization wholly committed to our employees and their success.</p>\n[/one_half]\n<p style=\"text-align: center; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-4365\" title=\"Careers At Decision Forge. 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Given the nature of our work, applicants may be subject to a security investigation, and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other class protected by law (EE/AA M/F/D/V).</em></p>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Careers at Decision Forge','','inherit','open','open','','3534-revision-v1','','','2011-08-01 17:50:27','2011-08-01 21:50:27','',3534,'http://decforge.com/site/?p=4609',0,'revision','',0),(3535,4,'2011-07-25 15:45:56','2011-07-25 19:45:56','Joining the Decision Forge Team will allow you to be part of the many possibilities for advancement within this dynamic, growth-focused organization.  We offer our employees a highly competitive benefits package.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDecision Forge, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other class protected by law (EE/AA M/F/D/V).\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSubmit your resume to info@decisionforge.com\n\n&nbsp;\n<table width=\"582\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"582\">Joining the INDUS Team will allow you to explore the many possibilities for advancement within this dynamic growth organization. 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We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Energy Planning and Decision Analysis</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>What is the baseline and projected energy consumption?</li>\r\n	<li>Will current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?</li>\r\n	<li>How to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>We help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Apply proven analytics and optimization models</li>\r\n	<li>Track and forecast energy needs and trends</li>\r\n	<li>Identify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks</li>\r\n	<li>Assess plans for ability to meet policy goals</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and fund the right projects with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Predict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3473\" title=\"Energy Portfolio Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"236\" /></a><strong>Example: US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Operational Capability Assessment</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: How do I determine investment priorities, across an entire portfolio or enterprise, with a wide range of contending programs, options, and needs?</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How to determine investment priorities across an entire enterprise, or across a mission-portfolio of programs - a scope containing a wide set of competing priorities and contending options and needs</li>\r\n	<li>How to focus on and best enhance a single, high-importance capability</li>\r\n	<li>If operations involve multiple goals or capabilities, and success requires addressing all of them: Where to act first, and how?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Our proven approach provides an analytically-sound, data-driven method to identify priority needs and opportunities</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Evaluate plans and programs against operational needs</li>\r\n	<li>Identify and prioritize limiting factors</li>\r\n	<li>Derive key data from proven, efficient processes</li>\r\n	<li>Identify potential trades, and areas for accepting risk</li>\r\n	<li>Link priority needs to actions that best drive progress</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Drive the development of prioritized action plans and effective investment roadmaps, targeted for success</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Operational-Risk-Assessment-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3478\" title=\"Operational Risk Assessment just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Operational-Risk-Assessment-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"355\" height=\"238\" /></a><strong>Example: US Air Force Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA)</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Develop a sound, consistent, data-driven method to prioritize investments across a range of contending needs\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with HQ, US Air Force and Air Force major commands to develop and implement a strategic planning approach which the Air Force has continued to employ for a decade. Key data, capability-focused metrics, and stakeholder involvement drive quick and dynamic modeling and assessment of alternatives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[/tabset]','Our Capabilities','','inherit','open','open','','3437-revision-v1','','','2011-07-25 17:20:04','2011-07-25 21:20:04','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3547',0,'revision','',0),(3548,6,'2011-07-25 17:26:09','2011-07-25 21:26:09','<h1><strong>\r\n\r\n[tabset tab1=\"Program Trade Analysis\" tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Planning and Decision Analysis\" tab6=\"Operational Capability Assessment\"]\r\n\r\n</strong></h1>\r\n\r\n[tab] [one_half]\r\n<strong>Program Trade Analysis</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Our portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3526\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a><strong>Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense: Chemical and Biological Defense Program</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance\r\nSolution: A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<strong>Program Risk Analysis</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Collect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly</li>\r\n	<li>Anticipate risks to program execution before they occur</li>\r\n	<li>Provide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Our predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus</li>\r\n	<li>Predictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes</li>\r\n	<li>Automated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens</li>\r\n	<li>Interactive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios</li>\r\n	<li>A focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Advance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3467\" title=\"Program Risk Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"210\" /></a>Example: Navy ASN(RDA): Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting\r\nSolution: Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<strong>Asset and Infrastructure Planning</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?</li>\r\n	<li>Which potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?</li>\r\n	<li>How to optimize across a set of potential investments?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>We combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs</li>\r\n	<li>Account for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively</li>\r\n	<li>Open up a range of new options and strategies</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and implement your investments with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Simplify and enhance asset management and planning</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3469\" title=\"Asset Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"200\" /></a><strong>Example: Commander, US Navy Installations Command</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy\r\nSolution: We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Transition and Resource Planning</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>For organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes: can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>We help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Capture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning</li>\r\n	<li>Apply proven scheduling models and effective data management</li>\r\n	<li>Plan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>You can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3471\" title=\"Transition Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"216\" /></a><strong>Example: US Army Armor and Infantry Schools</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training\r\nSolution: Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Energy Planning and Decision Analysis</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>What is the baseline and projected energy consumption?</li>\r\n	<li>Will current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?</li>\r\n	<li>How to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>We help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Apply proven analytics and optimization models</li>\r\n	<li>Track and forecast energy needs and trends</li>\r\n	<li>Identify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks</li>\r\n	<li>Assess plans for ability to meet policy goals</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and fund the right projects with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Predict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3473\" title=\"Energy Portfolio Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"236\" /></a><strong>Example: US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Operational Capability Assessment</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: How do I determine investment priorities, across an entire portfolio or enterprise, with a wide range of contending programs, options, and needs?</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How to determine investment priorities across an entire enterprise, or across a mission-portfolio of programs - a scope containing a wide set of competing priorities and contending options and needs</li>\r\n	<li>How to focus on and best enhance a single, high-importance capability</li>\r\n	<li>If operations involve multiple goals or capabilities, and success requires addressing all of them: Where to act first, and how?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Our proven approach provides an analytically-sound, data-driven method to identify priority needs and opportunities</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Evaluate plans and programs against operational needs</li>\r\n	<li>Identify and prioritize limiting factors</li>\r\n	<li>Derive key data from proven, efficient processes</li>\r\n	<li>Identify potential trades, and areas for accepting risk</li>\r\n	<li>Link priority needs to actions that best drive progress</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Drive the development of prioritized action plans and effective investment roadmaps, targeted for success</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Operational-Risk-Assessment-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3478\" title=\"Operational Risk Assessment just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Operational-Risk-Assessment-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"355\" height=\"238\" /></a><strong>Example: US Air Force Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA)</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Develop a sound, consistent, data-driven method to prioritize investments across a range of contending needs\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with HQ, US Air Force and Air Force major commands to develop and implement a strategic planning approach which the Air Force has continued to employ for a decade. Key data, capability-focused metrics, and stakeholder involvement drive quick and dynamic modeling and assessment of alternatives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[/tabset]','Our Capabilities','','inherit','open','open','','3437-revision-v1','','','2011-07-25 17:26:09','2011-07-25 21:26:09','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3548',0,'revision','',0),(3549,6,'2011-07-25 17:26:44','2011-07-25 21:26:44','<strong>\r\n\r\n[tabset tab1=\"Program Trade Analysis\" tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Planning and Decision Analysis\" tab6=\"Operational Capability Assessment\"]\r\n\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n[tab] [one_half]\r\n<strong>Program Trade Analysis</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Our portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3526\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a><strong>Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense: Chemical and Biological Defense Program</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance\r\nSolution: A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<strong>Program Risk Analysis</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Collect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly</li>\r\n	<li>Anticipate risks to program execution before they occur</li>\r\n	<li>Provide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Our predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus</li>\r\n	<li>Predictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes</li>\r\n	<li>Automated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens</li>\r\n	<li>Interactive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios</li>\r\n	<li>A focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Advance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3467\" title=\"Program Risk Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"210\" /></a>Example: Navy ASN(RDA): Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting\r\nSolution: Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<strong>Asset and Infrastructure Planning</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?</li>\r\n	<li>Which potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?</li>\r\n	<li>How to optimize across a set of potential investments?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>We combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs</li>\r\n	<li>Account for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively</li>\r\n	<li>Open up a range of new options and strategies</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and implement your investments with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Simplify and enhance asset management and planning</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3469\" title=\"Asset Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"200\" /></a><strong>Example: Commander, US Navy Installations Command</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy\r\nSolution: We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Transition and Resource Planning</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>For organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes: can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>We help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Capture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning</li>\r\n	<li>Apply proven scheduling models and effective data management</li>\r\n	<li>Plan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>You can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3471\" title=\"Transition Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"216\" /></a><strong>Example: US Army Armor and Infantry Schools</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training\r\nSolution: Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Energy Planning and Decision Analysis</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>What is the baseline and projected energy consumption?</li>\r\n	<li>Will current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?</li>\r\n	<li>How to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>We help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Apply proven analytics and optimization models</li>\r\n	<li>Track and forecast energy needs and trends</li>\r\n	<li>Identify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks</li>\r\n	<li>Assess plans for ability to meet policy goals</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and fund the right projects with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Predict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3473\" title=\"Energy Portfolio Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"236\" /></a><strong>Example: US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Operational Capability Assessment</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: How do I determine investment priorities, across an entire portfolio or enterprise, with a wide range of contending programs, options, and needs?</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How to determine investment priorities across an entire enterprise, or across a mission-portfolio of programs - a scope containing a wide set of competing priorities and contending options and needs</li>\r\n	<li>How to focus on and best enhance a single, high-importance capability</li>\r\n	<li>If operations involve multiple goals or capabilities, and success requires addressing all of them: Where to act first, and how?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Our proven approach provides an analytically-sound, data-driven method to identify priority needs and opportunities</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Evaluate plans and programs against operational needs</li>\r\n	<li>Identify and prioritize limiting factors</li>\r\n	<li>Derive key data from proven, efficient processes</li>\r\n	<li>Identify potential trades, and areas for accepting risk</li>\r\n	<li>Link priority needs to actions that best drive progress</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Drive the development of prioritized action plans and effective investment roadmaps, targeted for success</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Operational-Risk-Assessment-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3478\" title=\"Operational Risk Assessment just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Operational-Risk-Assessment-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"355\" height=\"238\" /></a><strong>Example: US Air Force Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA)</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Develop a sound, consistent, data-driven method to prioritize investments across a range of contending needs\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with HQ, US Air Force and Air Force major commands to develop and implement a strategic planning approach which the Air Force has continued to employ for a decade. Key data, capability-focused metrics, and stakeholder involvement drive quick and dynamic modeling and assessment of alternatives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[/tabset]','Our Capabilities','','inherit','open','open','','3437-revision-v1','','','2011-07-25 17:26:44','2011-07-25 21:26:44','',3437,'http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/?p=3549',0,'revision','',0),(3552,6,'2011-07-25 17:35:50','2011-07-25 21:35:50','[tabset tab1=<h1>\"Program Trade Analysis\"</h1> tab2=\"Program Risk Analysis\" tab3=\"Asset and Infrastructure Planning\" tab4=\"Transition and Resource Planning\" tab5=\"Energy Planning and Decision Analysis\" tab6=\"Operational Capability Assessment\"]\r\n\r\n[tab] [one_half]\r\n<strong>Program Trade Analysis</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: How do you make the right program funding choices in a tough fiscal environment?</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Manage delivery of required operational capabilities</li>\r\n	<li>Deliver quicker, less costly mission capabilities to the field</li>\r\n	<li>Do it all within a static or shrinking budget</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Our portfolio decision modeling helps you foresee consequences of resource allocation options</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See your current and projected status against key objectives and metrics</li>\r\n	<li>Link program delivery dates to capability objectives, and see critical interdependencies</li>\r\n	<li>Track and monitor dynamic factors such as cost, schedule, and performance</li>\r\n	<li>Drive resource allocations to best pursue your goals, informed by key data</li>\r\n	<li>Perform real-time “what if” drills, and see the results… and the unintended consequences</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Instant comparisons of alternative plans help you best allocate resources to achieve your goals</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3526\" title=\"Program Tradeoff Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Tradeoff-Analysis-just-picture15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"288\" /></a><strong>Example: Office of the Secretary of Defense: Chemical and Biological Defense Program</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Support organization in Agency “cut drills” but manage risks to operational capability timelines and performance\r\nSolution: A process and support tool that allows decision makers to dynamically choose options and immediately see likely impact on their program portfolio’s cost, schedule, and performance objectives\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<strong>Program Risk Analysis</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: How can you better predict and manage risks to program delivery?</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Collect, analyze, and disseminate programmatic data quickly</li>\r\n	<li>Anticipate risks to program execution before they occur</li>\r\n	<li>Provide leadership with accurate forecasts of program health</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Our predictive analytics provide advance insights into potential program deficiencies and their impacts</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A proven cross-functional process framework promotes broad participation and consensus</li>\r\n	<li>Predictive analytics employ proven metrics that point to root causes</li>\r\n	<li>Automated data collection and reporting eases implementation burdens</li>\r\n	<li>Interactive dashboards enable \"what-if\" drills to quickly test potential scenarios</li>\r\n	<li>A focused set of options drives key program cost/schedule/performance risk mitigation actions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Advance insights into risks help you build practical mitigation plans to head off adverse consequences</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3467\" title=\"Program Risk Analysis just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Program-Risk-Analysis-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"210\" /></a>Example: Navy ASN(RDA): Probability of Program Success (PoPS) and the Program Gate Review Process</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Forecast and avert program risks, lacking effective and consistent enterprise metrics, analytics, and reporting\r\nSolution: Our staff members developed an analytically-sound, data-driven approach for evaluating all Naval programs for risks. This tailored \"PoPS\" process and tool is now integrated into the Navy leadership\'s Program Gate Review process.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\n<strong>Asset and Infrastructure Planning</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: Balancing targeted investments in infrastructure against other areas that also drive success</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How well does the physical infrastructure or the IT infrastructure support the mission?</li>\r\n	<li>Which potential enhancements might deliver greatest impact?</li>\r\n	<li>How to optimize across a set of potential investments?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>We combine powerful data management, \"what if\" visualization of options, and solution optimization</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>See impacts of potential investments, and help forecast future needs</li>\r\n	<li>Account for the effects of thousands of assets and interdependencies simply and effectively</li>\r\n	<li>Open up a range of new options and strategies</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and implement your investments with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Simplify and enhance asset management and planning</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3469\" title=\"Asset Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Asset-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"200\" /></a><strong>Example: Commander, US Navy Installations Command</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Provide programmatic decision support to implement budget cuts, while resourcing thousands of Naval infrastructure facilities and assets as part of a worldwide capital investment strategy\r\nSolution: We developed a process and web-based model to facilitate enterprise collaboration, data gathering, and decision review, helping CNIC build and manage infrastructure development plans\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Transition and Resource Planning</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>For organizational transitions, unit moves, BRAC shifts, re-basings, and mission location changes: can I execute my transition while still maintaining my operations and mission capability?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>We help you create and resource transition plans aligned to your ongoing mission needs</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Capture, integrate, and understand the key elements of transition planning</li>\r\n	<li>Apply proven scheduling models and effective data management</li>\r\n	<li>Plan, manage, and optimize resources to meet your objectives</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>You can \"build the airplane while flying it\", ensuring operational continuity throughout your transition</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3471\" title=\"Transition Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Transition-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"216\" /></a><strong>Example: US Army Armor and Infantry Schools</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Consolidate Fort Knox\'s Armor School and Fort Benning\'s Infantry School, with no slowdown in training\r\nSolution: Partnering with the Schools to plan the transition of critical resources from Knox and the dual use of facilities at Benning. We helped forecast resource conflicts two years in advance, so mitigation strategies could be developed well ahead of time.\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Energy Planning and Decision Analysis</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: Managing assets and resources to ensure continuity of operations during transitions</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>What is the baseline and projected energy consumption?</li>\r\n	<li>Will current investment plans meet energy policy goals and mandates?</li>\r\n	<li>How to best invest in alternative energy or conservation projects?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>We help predict future energy use drivers, and help you optimize across a set of potential investments</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Apply proven analytics and optimization models</li>\r\n	<li>Track and forecast energy needs and trends</li>\r\n	<li>Identify optimal project investments, sensitive to conditions and risks</li>\r\n	<li>Assess plans for ability to meet policy goals</li>\r\n	<li>Plan and fund the right projects with confidence</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Predict and manage future energy requirements, and select energy infrastructure projects for maximum impact</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3473\" title=\"Energy Portfolio Planning just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Energy-Portfolio-Planning-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"236\" /></a><strong>Example: US Navy and US Air Force Fuel Use Predictive Modeling</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Understand the potential risks and benefits of procurement and upgrade decisions on a range of operational energy expenditures\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with the Navy and Air Force to model and visualize aggregate fuel consumption over time, with scenario-based \"what if\'s\" for individual platforms and across the fleet\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n[/tab]\r\n\r\n[tab]\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Operational Capability Assessment</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Challenge: How do I determine investment priorities, across an entire portfolio or enterprise, with a wide range of contending programs, options, and needs?</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How to determine investment priorities across an entire enterprise, or across a mission-portfolio of programs - a scope containing a wide set of competing priorities and contending options and needs</li>\r\n	<li>How to focus on and best enhance a single, high-importance capability</li>\r\n	<li>If operations involve multiple goals or capabilities, and success requires addressing all of them: Where to act first, and how?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Our proven approach provides an analytically-sound, data-driven method to identify priority needs and opportunities</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Evaluate plans and programs against operational needs</li>\r\n	<li>Identify and prioritize limiting factors</li>\r\n	<li>Derive key data from proven, efficient processes</li>\r\n	<li>Identify potential trades, and areas for accepting risk</li>\r\n	<li>Link priority needs to actions that best drive progress</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Drive the development of prioritized action plans and effective investment roadmaps, targeted for success</strong>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Operational-Risk-Assessment-just-picture1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3478\" title=\"Operational Risk Assessment just picture\" src=\"http://thedecisionforge.com/wptest/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Operational-Risk-Assessment-just-picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"355\" height=\"238\" /></a><strong>Example: US Air Force Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA)</strong>\r\n\r\nChallenge: Develop a sound, consistent, data-driven method to prioritize investments across a range of contending needs\r\nSolution: Our staff partnered with HQ, US Air Force and Air Force major commands to develop and implement a strategic planning approach which the Air Force has continued to employ for a decade. 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