Leading Ideas

Booz Allen Hamilton pioneers thought leadership that advances some of the most exciting and innovative ideas of the day. And at the same time, we foster the kind of creative collaboration that puts these “big ideas” into motion, giving our clients powerful new approaches to their most pressing challenges, and helping them prepare for what’s next.

Just three examples of how Booz Allen is shaping new ways of thinking:

Megacommunities™

Many of today’s problems are too complex to be solved by government, business or civil society alone, and yet leaders of the three groups are sometimes so focused on their own goals that they work at cross purposes. But what if they discovered they could aggressively pursue their own vital interests and unite to a common purpose? That striking premise is behind the “Megacommunity,” a new approach that is dramatically changing the way some of society’s most intractable problems are being addressed.

See how Megacommunities are being brought to bear on issues ranging from fighting Alzheimer’s Disease to preventing a devastating cyber attack on America’s infrastructure.

Mission Integration

Although immense challenges such as disease control, disaster response and counter-terrorism require that federal agencies and departments collaborate, too often the various mission partners lack the means – or the will. Booz Allen is at the forefront of a “whole-of-government” strategy – Mission Integration – that is bringing the players together.

See how Mission Integration is helping agencies work with one another on such looming concerns as irregular warfare and all-hazards health preparedness.

Aspen Ideas Festival

In our era of instant information, we sometimes neglect the difficult discussions on issues that require serious thought and action. The annual Aspen Ideas Festival – in which Booz Allen plays a major role – brings together thought leaders from throughout the world to engage in these discussions, and to begin the collaboration that will lead to new solutions.

Look at some of the vital questions raised at recent Aspen Ideas Festivals, such as whether bio-fuels actually exacerbate world hunger, and whether climate change could soon threaten our national security.