This project was funded through a grant from the IBM Center for the Business of Government
Crowdsourcing can address many issues the DoD is facing today. Although it has found some use within the DoD to date, challenges unique to the DoD may affect the success of these efforts. These include (a) the concern for classified or sensitive information which might be disclosed by participants, (b) the overemphasis on cash prizes as motivators, and (c) access to a dedicated cadre of participants. Through a series of in-depth cases, we will gather best practices and lessons learned from crowdsourcing pioneers within the DoD, and make them actionable for others interested in implementing DoD crowdsourcing projects.