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BEST DEFENCE, BEST VALUE! NOVEMBER 16 & 17, 2021 bestdefenceconference.com MARK YOUR CALENDARS interview www.vanguardcanada.com DECEMBER 2020/JANUARY 2021 23 Q The VCDS and SADM have issued guidance and direction for moving for- ward as a digital organization. Where do you see the DND and CAF embracing dig- ital - not just the technological elements but the methods, talents, and ways of working that other leading organizations are adopting? As part of implementing new technology, it is essential to have comprehensive pro- cesses in place for individuals and the orga- nization to be able to harness the potential of any tool. When updating policies and governance to incorporate new paradigms, considerations must be explored to understand where a so- lution fits into the broader mandate. DND and CAF pride themselves on pro- viding state-of-the-art training to members on all subject-matter. The key to retention is talent management, and, especially where the Cyber Force is concerned, there is a commitment to give individuals the skills necessary to go above and beyond in ex- ecuting their duties. The Cyber Force is a unique opportunity for any Canadian. We are seeking talent in dynamic ways among all facets of the populations, and then ex- posing the members to advanced technolo- gies and methodologies. In this way, we are using the innovative initiatives within the organization to recruit and retain person- nel. Q Finally, are there new partnerships in moving forward on a digital agenda - for C4ISR specifically and what are your challenges in allowing new partnering approaches and relationships to evolve? DGICFD's mission revolves around ma- turing the rigour of Force Development in regards to the Information Capabilities portfolio. Our collaborative approach aims to bring all stakeholders together, in order to shape the information requirements to be delivered. We are constantly and consis- tently in active discussions with the broader defence communities, including industry, academia, and allies to best engineer an ap- proach and solutions to truly address the current and future needs and hurdles that the organization will inevitably face. The main objective is to build a Roadmap of all Information Capabilities, spanning the horizon, by adopting the "Conceive, Design, Build and Manage" methodol- ogy. The roadmap efforts will combine various initiatives, superimposing a variety of gap analysis efforts. The Division is the focal point of these, collaborating with ADM(S&T), and other organizations, to explore innovative ways to solve future problems. The internal governance pro- cesses will also be renewed to better align with the delivery of the overall information programme, as driven by Major and Minor Capital Project efforts. As always, we are continuing to work with our partners in industry, our allies, and other government departments to en- hance our capabilities and to ensure that DND/CAF has the best equipment avail- able, in support of operations, as we fur- ther our work to effectively manage data and information. This division will continue to sponsor minor and major capital projects within the ADM(IM)/Defence CIO Organization and increase its capacity to work with other L1 sponsors to holistically and effectively integrate the technology requirements of various military platforms and systems.

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