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August 28, 2008.

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From the Editor

In this issue, take notes from the myth of Icarus and avoid six myths of the acquisition process, and learn how to say "no" to protect your project. Also, your company may be stressing the importance of knowledge management, but what does that mean for you?

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Lead Article

Modern Acquisition Myths: One Size Does Not Fit All
by Capt. Dan Ward, USAF
Learn six myths of the acquisition process that can lead to disaster.

Acquisition: Enabling Success in the Planning Phase
Acquisition
by Benjamin Janes, Robbins-Gioia, LLC
Every public and private enterprise has an acquisition management process in place to produce effective, affordable, timely products. However, the organization may not take the time necessary to accomplish the very non-glamorous planning phase of the acquisition process. Here are seven planning phase activities that will enable program/project success during the acquisition process.

The Acquisition Life Cycle
Acquisition
by Richard Bechtold
The success or failure of any acquisition contract is closely correlated to the actions taken prior to awarding the contract. In this excerpt, refresh your acquisition skills by examining typical steps in an acquisition life cycle.

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