Just got back from this training. There are a few key lessons that I walked away with. I serve as an Intelligence Officer. My key responsibility is to analyze the opposing force and how they are operating on the battlefield
1. Quickly adapt to change - The enemy doesn't stay put. It is critical to understand where the enemy is at all times so that our forces stay safe. Adapting to enemy's movements and analyzing their next steps must be done very quickly in order to win the fight. The same is true in business -requirements, needs, budgets, and staff - changes over the course of the project. Identifying these changes and analyzing the impact on the project is crucial to knowing what response is needed to minimize impact and get the project across the finish line.
2. Understand that wrong analysis impacts lives - If my analysis is wrong, the soldiers conducting operations are put at risk. If I tell them there is no enemy in the area based on my analysis, but I turn out to be wrong, lives could be in danger. Of course this is a training exercise but the principle is the same. It is no different in business. Leaders need to understand that livelihoods, families, careers are impacted due to bad analysis. If wrong analysis leads to the budget being blown quicker than expected, then the staff feels the changes and often it is a loss of a job or a smaller bonus. It is crucial for the leader to understand their analysis impacts those around them.
3. Care for those you lead - the mission comes first, but in order for the mission to be successful, soldiers must be cared for... So in a large way, the soldiers come first. The same is true in business. As a leader if you want to get a project across the finish line, then put your employees and those whom you lead ahead of the project. People are always more important than outcomes. If you care for the people, the outcome will often be far better than if you placed the outcome first.
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The Iowa National Guard completed a successful eXportable Combat Training Center (XCTC) rotation from mid-July through early August 2024. Over 5,000 Soldiers from eight states participated in the large-scale exercise, showcasing their skills and dedication to safety. This operation not only strengthens our state partnerships, but also highlights our appreciation for each Soldier's service, the support from their families, and the understanding of their civilian employers. (U.S. Army National Guard video by the 135th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
NZDF Director of Industry & External Engagement
1moSuper proud of this young wahine, have had the pleasure of getting to know her and work with her. Te Mihinga and her whanau should be very proud and I know she has a very bright future. ☀️