Staffs set up a hierarchy within a hierarchy, creating built-in resistance from line officers
… there seems to be an inherent conflict between line and staff activities. In the first place, their functions largely overlap. The only way “doing” […]
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Military staff planning in WWII and after
The key to OPD’s [Operations Division’s] success was its streamlined staff procedure, which emphasized delegating authority to make recommendations or take action to the lowest […]
Mark Mandeles on system design principles
In this episode of Acquisition Talk, I speak with Mark Mandeles about a wide range of topics in defense management. Mark has had a fascinating career […]