Mission Command and Modernization: Exploring Change in the Defence Sector

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Wired for Change

Amy Yee

32 episodes

4 days ago

In a world that's evolving faster than ever, the key to staying ahead lies in understanding the intricate dance between people, process and technology - and the impact they create for humans, organizations and society. This dance is critical for moving forward and yet, more than 70% of these initiatives fail. This show is meant to help leaders and teams with the many decisions and shifts that are required to drive successful innovation, transformation and change.

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Mission Command and Modernization: Exploring Change in the Defence Sector

Wired for Change

45 minutes 24 seconds

3 months ago

Mission Command and Modernization: Exploring Change in the Defence Sector

What does it take to lead transformation in one of the most complex, high-stakes environments in the public sector?

In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy is joined by Derek Dobson, a veteran strategist and defence innovation leader, to explore how change really happens inside the Canadian defence sector. From his military background to his current work at the systems level, Derek offers a rare perspective on how leadership, policy, and emerging technologies intersect.

Together, they discuss:

Mission command and agile leadership in high-pressure environments
Civilian vs military mindsets when navigating risk and innovation
The shift from platform-centric to data-centric defence strategies
Rethinking ROI in national security: what are we really buying?
Why AI, cyber resilience, and digital sovereignty demand new thinking
The realities of innovation procurement in Canada
What we can learn from both the battlefield and the boardroom

If you care about public sector innovation, complex system transformation, or defence and sovereignty in the digital age, this conversation is for you.

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