Agentic AI: The Invisible Workforce You Didn’t Know You Needed
Agentic AI: The Invisible Workforce You Didn’t Know You Needed Imagine This: You wake up one Monday morning with your coffee in hand, and—miraculously—all the nonsense of modern work has vanished. The inbox? Cleared. The reports? Drafted. The tasks? Sorted, assigned, and underway. You haven’t even looked at Slack yet, and somehow your day has […]
The C2 Balancing Act: Balancing High-Tempo Operations and High-Reliability Systems
The C2 Balancing Act: Balancing High-Tempo Operations and High-Reliability Systems Supporting mission critical Command & Control (C2) systems that directly impact warfighter safety and success demand the highest levels of reliability, resiliency, and performance. These platforms, which enable military leaders to direct forces and coordinate complex operations across vast distances, are the quintessential example of […]
Innovating “Under the Gun” – A Gulf War Story
In the world of innovation, deadlines are common. But rarely are they as intense as the one I faced during the first Gulf War. At the time, I was a Senior Systems Analyst for Unisys, supporting the U.S. Air Force. Our team maintained a Unisys mainframe stationed in Langley, Virginia, which played a critical role […]
Unbreakable Ops for No-fail Missions
Since 1997, we’ve continually improved our Operational Playbook, always focused on our ability to deliver resilient systems and applications to the missions we support. Through a combination of rigorous testing, proactive planning, and continuous improvement, we have enabled our DoD clients to maintain uninterrupted operations and achieve mission success in the face of a wide range […]
Dynamic Innovation Portfolio Management
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When Systems Can’t Fail: C3 Operational Rigor
In today’s high-stakes military technology environments, how do you ensure IT systems perform flawlessly under any circumstance? Military operations rely heavily on resilient technology—from coordinating logistics to enabling secure command, control & communications (C3) across command centers. In these environments, even brief service interruptions can have catastrophic consequences, impacting mission success and endangering lives. Operational […]
The Importance of Agile Innovation in Modern Business
Staying Competitive in a Rapidly Changing World In today’s fast-paced business environment, agility isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a survival strategy. As industries face increasing pressures from technological advances, shifting consumer demands, and global disruptions, the ability to innovate swiftly and effectively is more critical than ever. Traditional innovation models, which often rely on linear […]
The Power of Conflict
Despite my decades of experience as a CEO in the FedGovCon industry, it took many years to learn that one of the most powerful tools in my leadership toolbox is something that might initially feel counterintuitive: encouraging my team to disagree with me. At ICS Inc., we embrace “open and honest communication.” This means we […]
Harnessing the Power of Agile Innovation Sprints and ISO 56001: A Framework for Consistent, Value-Driven Innovation
Harnessing the Power of Agile Innovation Sprints and ISO 56001: A Framework for Consistent, Value-Driven Innovation In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations are under constant pressure to innovate quickly and effectively. However, innovation without structure can lead to inconsistent results and missed opportunities. This is where Agile Innovation Sprints and ISO 56001 come into play, […]
The 7 Deadly Sins of Speaking
As leaders, our ability to communicate effectively can make or break our success. Whether we’re addressing our teams, negotiating with partners, or presenting to stakeholders, the power of our words and how we deliver them is paramount. Today, I want to share some invaluable insights I learned from Julian Treasure’s excellent TED Talk, “How to […]
