Commander's Intent Enables Great Leadership

Discover how direct communication, a staple in military leadership, can transform corporate environments. Retired U.S. Army Colonel and Harvard Business School lecturer Hise O. Gibson walks us through "commander's intent" and how it can lead your team to innovation and efficiency.

00:00 Being direct is how military leaders communicate
00:40 Three steps of "Commander's Intent"
02:12 Simplify the "What" for clarity
03:08 Empower through a basic framework
04:36 Define the end state to inspire innovation

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[roniquecarter]

This simple process allows for effective communication, innovation and to get the right things done at the right time. Well done, Dr. Gibson!

[SJsRedemption]

Great framework
It provides clarity and structure.
It doesn’t negate edge cases or nuance. Those things can be subject to collaborative discussion and partnership where needed

[dkutagulla]

There is so much to learn from the folks in the Military!

[danielvillarreal]

Army veteran here. I’ve been stationed at Fort Living Room for many years now. Commander’s Intent was no biggie, just part of the job, back in The Good Old Days. When I mention such routine Army Stuff in the civilian world sometimes, though, folks stare at me as if I have just invented fire 🔥!

[hoonhwang]

Very good guideline to discern good leadership in this very important time of election.👍

[desirehunter]

Fantastic video! Implementing these techniques can build strong teams because of this framework.

[AMOM.]

Que bueno ver Colombianos tan emprendedores y educados.

[aplantilla]

So well put, really appreciated this video

[catatonicbug]

"Definition of done" is a common missing component in instructions.

"I set high standards because I know you can meat them."

[tmac]

The secret sauce here is that this happens at every level of command. You have to be a follower and a leader.

[kishgia]

Thinking of an outcome may undermine the process. Always thinking about the fruit and forgetting that the root is what needs to be nurtured.

[miketemple]

The first place this needs to be taught is the Harvard faculty itself. The irony.

[mickeypitt]

Well said! RLTW (Video viewers please read the article "Why won't they simply follow directions" by Gary Kein).

[connectg]

Good intents but processes can change mid point and so do key performance measurement and indicators

[KaraboSegalo]

The "end state" is ensuring you get the end results by not doing anything illegal, unethical and being accountable.

[Layla_rse]

Orang yang hampir sama pun pandai juga berniaga.

[jeremyhofmann]

What if they intend to be a dictator on day one?

[Leeviathon]

Tried this with my wife. Did not turn out well.

[FreelancerMorshed-bvfx]

*Nice content but vidIQ SEO score 0/100

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