Systems Thinking for Joint Force Capability Planning and Management

摘要

Joint Forces are anticipated to play an increasingly important role in the Australian Defence Organisation. This paper provides a way of thinking about Joint Forces intended to support activities such as Joint Force capability planning and management. The central approach is that of systems thinking. This approach is applied to develop a set of core concepts associated with strategic planning for future capabilities. In particular the idea of a portfolio is introduced as a management tool for future capability planning. The concepts developed are presented as elements within a system of ideas designed for the activities of long term planning for Australia's Joint Force capabilities and the assessment and day-to-day management of these capabilities.