Summary

Research, expert witness, use of force, systems thinking, systems approach, instructor, wicked problems, civil military operations, research sensemaking, research decision making, instructor sensemaking, instructor decision making

Description

Aragon National Inc. specializes in strategic consulting, intelligence, insight generation, and sensemaking. We utilize a systems thinking/approach to develop a nuanced understanding of the different dimensions of a problem and how they interact with each other, fostering collaboration. Dr. Black is President and chief consultant of Aragon National. He is a national level expert, instructor, and presenter in using systems thinking and analysis for police use of force and officer-involved shootings, police practices, policy/leadership and police training. Dr. Black's research area of how to apply a systems thinking approach to interconnected problems (such as policing within a community) continuously evolves over multiple disciplines to include health analytics/systems, social impact investing, the interconnection of sustainable development goals (United Nations), and applying systems thinking to civil-military operations such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Special details

Research and integration: Doctoral level research, analysis, and insight generation in the area of big data visualization, systems thinking, wicked problems, holistic system design, and integration of systems thinking into insight generation and decision-making. Expert witness: Case and event analysis for officer-involved shootings and police use of force, instruction, and use of force policy analysis. Recognized national level instructor. Expert witness in federal and state courts for police use of force, training, and leadership/decision-making Governmental Expertise: 30+ years of with military special operations, civil affairs, psychological operations, intelligence, and national-level operations. Senior trainer, instructor, and mentor in subject areas ranging from critical thinking, leadership, intelligence analysis, to decision-making

Profile

  • Incorporated in
    Oregon
  • Established since
    2011
  • Main/Branch
    Branch

Address

Contact