This article suggests using Google’s 70/20/10 innovation model as an inspiration for adopting systems within Army to increase innovation.

Australian soldiers have consistently demonstrated resourcefulness and ingenuity since the formation of our service. There is even an entire book dedicated to Australian innovation in wartime. The opening quote, drawn from the previous Chief of Army’s concept of Army in Motion, challenges the Army to be both evolutionary and transformational in preparing for the future operating environment. This article, drawing on lessons learnt from Google’s approach to innovation, offers some ideas on how we can harness the ingenuity of our force to optimise the Army’s approach to meeting the future ready challenge.