Human Augmentation SIP

Annex A – Project methodology

Germany, Sweden and UK security policies in dealing with these scenarios?’ These
results were also recorded in tabular form. Figure A.9 shows a way to visualise the SWOT
quadrant and the four questions presented.

1. How do you use the strengths to take advantage of the opportunities?


2. How can you work on the weaknesses to seize the opportunities?


3. How do you use the strengths to manage the threats?


4. How can you work on the weaknesses to master the threats?

Figure A.9 – Template of a SWOT portfolio

The final, concluding step of this analysis is strategy development. This is done
independently by the respective nation. For this step, it is advisable to expand the group
of participants again and to include the future decision-makers. This increases the
understanding of the scenarios and the topic itself and creates a commitment to the project
and its recommendations.

The combinations from the SWOT portfolio served as the basis for strategy development,
and the practical steps that follow in turning strategy into action. It is interesting to note
that different groups of participants often came up with similar actions, tasks and options.
A recommended next step is working out similarities and differences between strategic
recommendations, with a focus on ‘future-robust’ options.

Communication and monitoring

The participating nations will use the gained insights and knowledge as a foundation
for establishing national human augmentation policies regarding use and research and
development. International cooperation will continue to be one of the most important
factors to understand and control the potential of human augmentation. The Multinational
Capability Development Campaign (MCDC) is currently running a project on human
augmentation focused on cooperation and interoperability where the author Nations
participate.

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Strengths

Opportunities

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Strengths

Threats

Weaknesses

Threats