Simulation U Analytics focuses on identifying requirements and improving the application of modeling and simulation (M&S); defining M&S development options, alternatives, and concepts of operation; and on conducting rigorous (often M&S-based) analyses. Our specialties are in metrics, analysis, planning, and support – to program offices and senior corporate managers.

Plans are critical to achieving organizational goals. They can provide a unifying vision and ways ahead; define near, mid, and long-term objectives; associate capabilities and requirements; encourage communication, collaboration, and synergy; and often most importantly: they can serve as a lens through which to view investments. Yet, their development and implementation is often difficult. It requires the thorough accomplishment of a set of key steps – e.g., research, structure, collaborate, produce, validate, and monitor – but also the balancing of organizational and personal dynamics. For instance, the author / facilitator must quickly develop an overall, rigorous structure, complete with definitions of key terms (to help keep participants on the same page) while also being very sensitive to unstated assumptions and hidden agendas. We have successfully developed portfolio management tools from Master Plans and Road Maps to Baseline Assessments and Implementation Strategies. For instance, after previous attempts by others had failed, we were able to formulate an application focused snap-shot of a multi-billion dollar organizations’ investment in modeling and simulation. This report also included application-specific M&S investments, with the underlying data clearly demarcated as solid, sound, and estimated. We will bring such experience and talent to meet your planning needs.