Effective Leadership in an International Coalition
Abstract
A military coalition is a heterogeneous force with troops having various levels of training and with diverse cultures or procedures. However, despite differences in shared values or interests, a coalition will have to implement a strong cohesion to achieve an indispensable unity of effort. Indeed, without a common vision, it will not be possible to achieve the indispensable consensus to make any effective and successful decisions. That will require the coalition leader to adapt his leadership to this particular force to steer it efficiently. Thus, he will have to develop diplomatic skills to deal efficiently with the troops of the different contributive countries. Moreover, to employ those units adequately and to anticipate any contingency, he will have to focus as well on the political aspects of the mission and especially on the domestic motivations of the different countries for being in the coalition. Then, to preserve the cohesion within this multinational force, the coalition leader will have to decide and act while preserving this delicate equilibrium. Therefore, he will have to learn to make decisions in dealing with few flexibility and in giving the prevalence to the consensus on the operational efficiency. That will require him to act as a diplomat to manage the different troops with discernment and to make each give its best for the coalition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 07, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1177111
Entities
People
- Pierre De Lassus Saint-genies
Organizations
- Marine Corps University