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Organizational Success
October 19, 2010
Planning and Preparation: The creation of a timely, comprehensive, and structured plan is
the hallmark of military operational planning. Many organizations do this well. However, what
most organizations lack is the creation of multiple contingency plans, the use of wargaming or
competitor-on-competitor scenarios, and mission rehearsals to ensure a flawless execution.
Execution: This requires the ability to rapidly adjust and improvise when an operation does not
go according to plan. The use of Commander's Intent, a military planning and execution
framework that describes the commander's description and definition of success, is an essential
tool when operating in a dynamic and chaotic environment. When a plan changes, military
personnel rapidly adjust their actions using independent action and initiative to meet
Commander's Intent.
Team Leadership: The value of good leadership goes beyond the team being led. Good team
leadership extends into leadership by example and positive role models that can inspire
throughout the organization.
Subordinate Development: The military uses a process known as the performance counseling
session employed by the immediate supervisor of a military member to address what soldiers,
marines, sailors, or airmen did well, what they need to improve, and the plan of action to make
them a better overall contributor. This inherent subordinate development process is of
extraordinary value for an organization because it makes every employee in the organization
better.
Military veterans and military techniques, when applied properly to an organization's culture and
business processes, can bring value to corporations, non-profits, non-governmental organization,
and educational institutions. All of these organizations can benefit in vast and immediate ways
through the application of military skills to their operations.