The War For Talent
Abstract
The world has seen drastic change. We can now surgically attack a target using specially skilled people, with specially designed weapons, in a three-dimensional baffle space (including space itself), for the sole purpose of maximizing target destruction while minimizing casualty rates and collateral damage. So what does this have to do with the War for Talent? The conduct of a successful battle, campaign or war takes people - the best people in the world, specially skilled people. The same holds true as businesses battle for supremacy within their market space. A situation exists today that could be deadly not only to the Defense Department, but private sectors as well - the ability to man our ranks with top quality people. As the United States experiences one of the greatest economic booms in its history, many companies, corporations, organizations and even the Defense Department may be on the brink of a catastrophic event. What in the economy is causing a shortage of highly qualified talent? Why is there a problem with the search for the most talented player? What could possibly cause a catastrophic event in such prosperous times? It is essential for the Defense Department to identify appropriate talent pools to attract, recruit and retain the kind of men and women necessary to operate within the complex environment mankind has ever known. The armed forces of the United States have demonstrated their ability and resolve to close with and destroy the enemy. They have also demonstrated the resilience of a police force when asked to eliminate fratricide and ethnic cleansing or provide humanitarian relief.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA389041
Entities
People
- Keith A. Armstrong
Organizations
- United States Army War College