Army Design Method Identify The Problem

Army Design Method – Identify the ProblemUnderstand, Visualize and DescribeTECHNICAL VEHICLE“The society that separates its scholars fromits warriors will have its thinking done bycowards and its fighting done by fools.”ThucydidesAGENDA ARMY DESIGN METHOD DESIGN ETHOS PLANNING WHAT IS A PROBLEM USING ADM IN PROJECT MANAGMENT1

What is the Army Design MethodArmy design methodology is a methodology for applyingcritical and creative thinking to understand, visualize, anddescribe problems and approaches to solving them (ADP 5-0).Key concepts that underline the Army design methodologyinclude — Critical and creative thinking. Collaboration and dialogue. Framing. Narrative construction. Visual modeling.

The Design Ethos Turn your organization into a “learning organization”! (para 3-35) Design is not a linear, lock-step process. (para 3-38) Your aspiration is to solve the right problem by makingyourself relevant to the environment. (para 3-26) Adopt the virtue of humility. Expect error and try to anticipatechange. (paras 1-7, 1-20) If there is to be a clash of perspectives and the creation of ashared narrative, the leader and design practitioners mustcultivate the free, open exchange of perspectives. (para 1-32)The scene: A bunch of persons around a whiteboard—markers in hand—sharingviewpoints, arguing, and creating a shared understanding for each frame.

Army Design Methodology

Conceptual and Detailed PlanningDesign is a methodology to do conceptual planning.Conceptual planning includes: Commander’s visualization Description of his Initial Planning Guidance Initial Commander’s Intent Broad Concept of OperationsDetailed planning includes: Translation of the broad operational approach into a completeand practical plan science of control, including movement rates, fuelconsumption, weapon effects, and time-distance factors Detailed planning falls under the purview of the staff, focusingon specifics of execution.

The Operations Process6ADP 5-0 The Operations Process

What is a Problem?“A problem is an issue or obstacle thatmakes it difficult to achieve a desiredgoal or objective.”“In the context of operations,an operational problem is theissue or set of issues thatimpede commanders fromachieving their desired endstate.”ADRP 5-0, para. 2-8

ABC Model and Thinking Traps (TTs)Activating EventThe trigger; achallenge, adversity,or positive eventBeliefsYour interpretation of theactivating event; what yousay to yourself Jumping to conclusions Magnifying the Bad Me, Me, Me Them, Them, Them Always, Always, Always, Character AssassinationConsequences: REDR: ReactionsE: EmotionsD: Decisions

What is Critical Thinking? the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfullyconceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/orevaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation,experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide tobelief and action. In its exemplary form, it is based on universalintellectual values that transcend subject matter divisions: clarity,accuracy, precision, consistency, relevance, sound evidence, goodreasons, depth, breadth, and fairness.Paul and Elder“Critical thinking is purposeful and reflective judgment about whatto believe or what to do in response to observations, experience,verbal or written expressions, or arguments.”ADRP 5-0, para. 1-40

Typical BrainstormingXXXX“Outside the Box”“New” Approachto Brainstormingand“Slicing the Old Box”“Make a New Box”

12Environmental Frame, part 1Environmental Frame, part 2“What is going on in theenvironment?”“What do we want theenvironment to look like?”Answered by means of a graphic and prose.Answered by means of a graphic and prose.NarrativeNarrativeGraphicGraphic3Problem Frame“Where—conceptually--should weact to achieve our desired state?”Answered by means of a graphic and prose.4Operational Approach“How do we get from the currentstate to our desired state?”Answered by means of a graphic and prose.NarrativeGraphic“What is our Problem Statement or Problem Set?”NarrativeGraphic

Idea Proofing Protocol:Sniffing out Bad Ideas Before They Kill AgainDescriptive: Can I reframe the idea inmy own words and with my own graphicdepiction accurately?Can I accurately relayAnalyticalthis idea to others?Analytical: Does the datasupport the stated conclusionsupporting this idea?DescriptiveInterpersonalEvaluativeEvaluative: Can this idea standup to criticism with soundnessintact?SyntheticSynthetic: When I describe this idea toothers, can they reframe the idea for mein their own words and with their ownGraphic depiction accurately?Interpersonal: Is emotionalinterference (such as ego)getting in the way of the abilitythink clearly about the issue?ReflectiveReflective: Does this ideastand the test of quietconsideration?

Mental Models in Doctrine & AcademiaCognitive Hierarchy ModelADRP 6-0, Mission Command

What is Decision Making?(are we solving the right problem) Process of making choices or reaching conclusions Selecting a course of action to resolve a problem“Decisionmaking requiresknowing if, when, and what todecide and understanding theconsequences of thatdecision.”ADRP 6-0, para. 2-35WHAT IS THE END STATE?

: Variance: Opportunity to accomplish the mission more effectively. Threat to mission accomplishment or survival of the force.ADRP 5-0, The Operations Process

Stability Operations – Lines of EffortFocusCivilControlObjectives / Decisive PointsRule Of LawEstablishedEstablish BenchMaji ProvenceLocal Police ForcesTrainingCivil SecurityIsolatePopulation fromEKMEssential ServicesGovernanceSafe and SecureEnvironmentEstablishedEssential ServicesRestoredSewage Treatment PlantsOperating vicinityEconomic /InfrastructureDevelopmentConditions / EffectsLeading to PHIVEndstateEnd StateFoundation forDevelopmentEstablishedRepair/Reopen“XYZ “PlantAssist theGambela CityCouncilRegional andLocal GovernanceEstablished16

Rule of LawEstablishedOBJECTIVEOBJECTIVE DESCRIPTIONEstablish LocalPolice ForcesIndicators / EffectsMeasure Of EffectivenessInformation Requirements*Facilities are identifiedSize and capacity of facilitiesEnemy*Recruits are availableRecruits available*Unit tasked to train ForcesDoes a program of instruction exist? /Do we have the skill set to train?How will the SAPA / Insurgents attemptto prevent the AZ Police training andrecruiting from occurring?DecisionFriendlyNumber of recruits graduating from Tng?Enemy ReactionCounter Action Bombing the facilitiesEstablish check points on main access into facilities– Prevent / provide early warning Kidnapping / Killing recruitsPreempt – have IO / media plan ready to denounceaction and discredit the enemy force Pressuring families/ Local population / ThreatsTarget (Lethal)DECIDEEffect:Target:Purpose:Non-Lethal -Prevent – Influence population, gainawareness of enemy from populous.(If one)Analysis of Task Organization / Tasking1.Does the current TO provide the ability to counter act withoutchanges to the TO? Is there enough flexibility?2.What risk are we taking? Mitigation?Lethal – Target locations, destroy enemyTarget ASSESSEffect:Target:Purpose:Measure of effectiveness A criterion used toassess changes in system behavior, capability,or operational environment that is tied tomeasuring the attainment of an end state,achievement of an objective, or creation of aneffect. (JP 3-0)Notes:17

Project ManagementWhere can ADM help you during project management?Project Management Process Groups Initiating Planning Executing Monitoring and Controlling Closing

Managing a ProjectManaging a project typically includes, but is not limited to: Identifying requirements Addressing the various needs, concerns, and expectations ofstakeholders in planning and executing the project Setting up, maintaining, and carrying pit communications amongstakeholders Managing stakeholders towards meeting project requirements andcreating project deliverables Balancing the competing project constraints

What is Critical Thinking? “Critical thinking is purposeful and reflective judgment about what to believe or what to do in response to observations, experience, verbal or written expressions, or arguments.” ADRP 5-0, para. 1-40