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Vanguard June/July 2022

Preserving capacity, General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff, Keys to Canadian SAR

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For the interview, see page 44 WHAT WAS YOUR MOST CHALLENGING MOMENT? I'm either an overt optimist, or it hasn't happened yet. I see challenge as a forcing function in how people and systems develop and become anti-fragile, or more effective under stress. WHAT IS THE ONE THING THAT HAS YOU MOST FIRED UP TODAY? I believe we're on the cusp of a digital nexus, where enabling technologies are collectively reinforcing one another and maturing together. This unique moment creates opportunities that were unattainable ten years ago. I'm most excited by what we refer to as augmented intelligence – mission-critical systems that enable decision-makers in difficult environments to make better decisions by using all the data to make the right decision, rather than the right data to make a decision. HOW HAS INNOVATION BECOME ENGRAINED IN YOUR ORGANIZATION'S CULTURE AND HOW IS IT BEING OPTIMIZED? We are midst of reshaping our defence business to focus on three core activities: delivery, growth, and innovation – with innovation being transversal. We're imagining a future where those three focuses commingle and grow by virtue of their overlap. I know we're on the right path when I listen to the conversations we're having. We're focused on how we can deliver greater value, faster. That dialogue changes how we act, and new behaviours shift and shape our culture. CHRIS POGUE We're pushing the boundaries of digital transformation in what we deliver every day. We're evolving a culture defined by innovation in all forms, including how we partner in collaboration. HOW IS YOUR ORGANIZATION CHANGING THE GAME WITHIN YOUR INDUSTRY SECTOR? I N N O V A T O R S & T R A I L B L A Z E R S For the interview, see page 32 PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THALES CANADA

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