Ab,

Good topic and I experienced this as well. I think gaining initial buy-in is a common problem in many company-level organizations. One way to approach the problem after taking command is setting up some “easy wins” to gain initial trust from subordinate leaders and Soldiers. Culture and organizational change takes time, effort, and buy-in…[Read more]

Really good list! Instead of adding to, I will focus on a technique to manage the infinite number of systems in a company. After I took command, I realized our training meeting was too long. In addition to training, we were also reviewing typical command & staff (C&S) inputs: evaluations, awards, additional duties etc. The meeting was simply too…[Read more]

I was really happy to see this article. First, leaders need to make writing a priority in their units. Articles aside, the Army requires leaders to write memorandums, performance evaluations, award citations, etc. Upholding high writing standards help subordinate leaders become stronger and more confident writers.

Second, we (officers)…[Read more]

I think one issue might be how we interpret mission command. ADRP 6-0 does provides the definition, outlines the six principles, and describes mission command as a philosophy and as a war fighting function. Yet, if you asked leaders to explain mission command, you will probably receive a variety of answers. From discussions I have had, I think…[Read more]

Brock,

Great discussion!

After reading your post, I started thinking about the importance of effective leader development. Company-level leaders can start to reverse the trend of “passing the buck” by making leader development a top priority and placing equal emphasis on each level of leadership. However, as time becomes a factor, some units…[Read more]

Hi,

I am Scott Nusom (YG 07) and I currently work in the Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. I am excited for the opportunity to participate in the Junior Officer Forum and connect with other leaders across the force!

My command experience includes troop command in a cavalry squadron and an HHC command in a brigade engineer…[Read more]