Will Government and Industry Ever Get It Right?

摘要

One of todays leading topics of discussion is the government-industry relationship. Simply put, will we ever get it right? I now have had the chance to look at this question from both sides of the fence, and the picture is no prettier from the industry vantage point. We have a huge communication challenge between government and industry. It impedes the ability of both camps to achieve their goals and puts mission success at constant risk. Government needs the right goods and services, acquired at a fair price, to accomplish its objectives. Companies want to deliver goods and services in a way that delights their customers and makes a fair profit for their investments and risk. Unfortunately, the results too often leave one or both factions with regrets. Imprudent implementation of policies and poor practices that restrict, rather than guide, collaboration often are at fault.