Composing Effective Environments for Concept Exploration in a Multi- Agency Context

摘要

There is a need to integrate a range of stakeholders, both military and non-military, into the planning and conduct of operations, both civil and military. These endeavors necessitate the inclusion of many stakeholders each of which bring diverse agendas, values, and differing degrees of experience and training. Anecdotes suggest that techniques used to inform planning and subsequent operations often fail to reflect the complexity of such multi-agency environments. We report on a technique that has been used successfully to explore the issues evident in multi-agency planning and operations. Specifically, we report on the use and suitability of Engle matrix gaming methods to simulate the complex nature of the problem space. The key to success of these activities is related to the level of preparation and we discuss what issues should be considered with regard to the scenario, personnel and overall planning.