Systemic Factors Influencing Risk Aversion: Diagnosing Behaviors and Tailoring Interventions for Lasting Transformation

This report discusses the Phase II work for the Systemic Factors Influencing Risk Aversion: Diagnosing Behaviors and Tailoring Interventions for Lasting Transformation project (WRT-1081.8.4). The project was a collaboration between the Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC) and The Ohio State University (OSU). The research was focused on three main objectives: 1) validate and elaborate on the model of systemic pressures faced by the acquisition workforce that impede innovative behaviors, 2) assist AFICC with a proven method of identifying and assessing high potential local innovations that had high value for scalability to other parts of the organization, and 3) build capacity within AFICC to support a culture of innovation by training personnel and developing materials to sustain an ongoing program.