Governance: The Hidden Competitive Advantage

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Governance: The Hidden Competitive Advantage
INSIGHTS Governance: The Hidden Competitive Advantage in Defence Advisory 6–8 min read · Governance · Defence Advisory · Delivery Architecture The defence sector is entering a period of structural acceleration. Budgets are rising, multinational capability integration is expanding, and alliance-level interoperability requirements are becoming near-term realities. In this environment, most advisory firms compete on experience, networks, and individual credentials. Very… Read More

Governance, Not Technology, Is the Real Transformation

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Governanvce, Not Technology, Is the Real Transformation
Strategic Insight Governance, Not Technology, Is the Real Transformation February 17, 2026 · Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen The technology is basically ready. But technology in and of itself is not transformation. Transformation happens when governance changes. Recent industry thinking on the future of Command and Staff Training (CST) — including a detailed whitepaper by UK-based Cervus on the evolution of CST… Read More

Who Actually Owns Training and Simulation Outcomes?

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Who Actually Owns Training Outcomes?
Strategic Insight Who Actually Owns Training and Simulation Outcomes? Eriksen LiveSim Consult · Strategic governance for measurable readiness Training outcomes are often described as a shared responsibility — but in practice, they are frequently owned by no one. While systems, instructors and units all contribute, accountability for measurable training effect is often unclear. This lack of ownership represents a strategic… Read More

Governance Is the Real Training System

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Governance Is the Real Training System
Strategic Insight Governance Is the Real Training System Eriksen LiveSim Consult · Governance, ownership, measurable readiness To expand on my two previous posts, I have come to the conclusion that Governance Is the Real Training System. Post 1: Why Training and Simulation Decisions Fail – Even When the Technology Works Post 2: If Simulation Is Optional, It Is Not a… Read More

If Simulation Is Optional, It Is Not a Capability

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
If Simulation is Optional It Is Not a Capability
Strategic Insight If Simulation Is Optional – It Is Not a Capability Eriksen LiveSim Consult · Governance, mandate, measurable readiness If simulation is optional, it does not constitute a capability. In large organisations, optional use inevitably leads to uneven standards, declining proficiency, and weak return on investment. This is not a cultural issue or a question of motivation — it… Read More

Why Training and Simulation Decisions Fail – Even When the Technology Works

Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
Why Training & Simulation Fail Even When the Technology Works
Strategic Insight Why Training and Simulation Fail – Even When the Technology Works Eriksen LiveSim Consult · Governance, ownership, operational effect Despite significant investment in advanced training and simulation systems, many defence organisations struggle to realise lasting operational capability. The reason is rarely technological. More often, it lies in unclear ownership, weak mandate and insufficient governance after delivery. When responsibility… Read More