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#0087 - Stephen Bungay - The Art of Action

No Nonsense Leadership

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Rommel and the Concept of Mission Command

This chapter explores the story of Rommel, a military genius, who used an operating model called mission command to transform a rigid German army into an agile organization. It draws parallels between the military environment and complex business environment, emphasizing the importance of delegation without chaos. The chapter also discusses the concept of friction in operations and introduces the solution to the knowledge gap through effective briefing and providing individuals with freedom to make decisions.

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