Frederick P. Stein

Frederick P. Stein, a retired colonel and coauthor of Network Centric Warfare, shares his expertise on innovative military and business strategies. He emphasizes the importance of decentralized decision-making, likening fighter jets' evolution to Walmart's data-driven success. The conversation explores concepts like self-synchronization and command climate, analyzing how small-unit consensus fosters flexibility. Stein also highlights the challenges of information hoarding and the need for a cognitive approach in warfare, underscoring the significance of shared awareness for rapid decision-making.