Stephen Bungay

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.

Author Stephen Bungay discusses his approach to strategy execution, highlighting the three gaps in execution - Knowledge, Alignment, and Effects. He provides military-like solutions for each gap, emphasizing clarity, briefing, and intent. Alignment struggles in product management are often due to a lack of clear intent, which can be resolved through effective leadership. The podcast delves into the importance of leading through intent, empowering teams through problem-oriented direction, and crafting a cohesive strategy for successful outcomes.