Experimentation

Experimentation

We help organizations assess the impacts and consequences of their decisions through the development of wargames and scenario-based exercises. These processes allow us to test and validate an organization's ability to achieve specific objectives. Noetic’s approach to wargaming involves ‘red teaming’ scenarios with numerous stakeholders and then offering improvements focused on increasing the robustness of the product under consideration. Noetic’s experimentation offerings include wargaming, red teaming and scenario-based exercises.

Wargaming

We challenge the basic assumptions and thought processes that drive an organization’s preparations for and conduct of operations. This process involves close consultation and ‘wargaming’ of likely stakeholder actions and reactions, senior mentoring and facilitation of a variety of table-top exercises. Noetic’s team of experts design entire wargaming campaigns from top to bottom, including all supporting game material.

Red Teaming

Red teaming refers to an independent peer review of the attributes, vulnerabilities, success factors and limitations of any concept, capability or process. It is a structured, iterative process executed by experienced Noetic team members that provides an independent capability to challenge traditional outputs. Red teaming's greatest benefit is that it exposes ideas and uncovers solutions that are not immediately apparent. Red teaming can help craft strategies that recognize the interdependence of numerous risk variables, exposing opportunities for developing competitive advantage and ensuring long-term success.

Scenario-based Exercises

Noetic’s scenario-based exercises are developed to support interagency participation in conditions that closely simulate real-world operations and future challenges. Noetic initially develops a scenario to ensure political acceptability while retaining realism matched against the desired exercise outcomes. Noetic then develops the model for the conduct of the exercise and produces a lessons observed report to inform future planning and development of exercises of this nature. This process allows for organizations to be better prepared for such events and opportunities for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of a potential response.