The idea of solid staff work is not to plan for every possible outcome. That was the mistake of the German Imperial army’s staff in the 20th century.
The idea is to gain the most possible knowledge of the conditions on the ground so that field commanders can be provided with options in the face of great uncertainty.
A great chief of staff knows all the facts. A great field commander is cool calm and collected and can make quick decisions based on available information often provided by the chief of staff.
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Napoleon, the man who was born on a small island, ruled france until he was exiled to a small island, escaped and then died on a small island.
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The idea of solid staff work is not to plan for every possible outcome. That was the mistake of the German Imperial army’s staff in the 20th century.
The idea is to gain the most possible knowledge of the conditions on the ground so that field commanders can be provided with options in the face of great uncertainty.
A great chief of staff knows all the facts. A great field commander is cool calm and collected and can make quick decisions based on available information often provided by the chief of staff.
Napoleon, the man who was born on a small island, ruled france until he was exiled to a small island, escaped and then died on a small island.
Some people really do have a destiny.