No Nonsense Leadership #0087 - Stephen Bungay - The Art of Action
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Sep 1, 2023 Military history expert Stephen Bungay discusses the art of action and how leaders can learn from military history and NATO tactics to lead in uncertain conditions. He explains the concept of mission command, the structure of a strategy briefing, the process of planning and reviewing, and the interlinking of strategy and tactics. He also explores the adoption of mission command by the British Army, the impact of organizational structure on agile practices, and the importance of embracing uncertainty and driving organizational change.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Rommel and the Concept of Mission Command
01:32 • 25min
The Structure of a Strategy Briefing and the Importance of Achieving Common Understanding
27:01 • 5min
Planning and Reviewing
31:51 • 10min
The Interlinking of Strategy and Tactics in Mission Command
42:13 • 2min
Mission Command: From Germany to the British Army
44:37 • 7min
Organizational Structure and Agile Practices
51:32 • 11min
Embracing Uncertainty and Driving Organizational Change
01:02:35 • 4min