Improving Communication Between Senior Air Force Leadership and Troops in the Field
Abstract
The Air Force is a complex organization operating within a complex, unpredictable environment As such it needs a shared organizational vision to maximize its effectiveness, Members must be aware of the direction senior leaders would have their organization go. They must also be aware of the issues these leaders consider most important Unfortunately, this is not currently the state in the Air Force, Members are generally unaware of their leaders' vision and are similarly ignorant of key issues, This is not the fault of the members These deficits stem from shortcomings in the Air Force's communication plan, Communication plays a pivotal role in building shared vision, Good communication processes are necessary to reach all organizational members with important information. In the Air Force's case they are necessary to overcome challenges posed by the geographic dispersion of members, diverse organizational elements, significant part-time organizational membership, bureaucratic structures, and the operating environment This paper recommends rectifying the Air Force's communication shortcomings by including strategic direction from senior leaders in Airman magazine. This magazine should then be distributed directly to all members' homes, facilitating the effective dissemination of essential organizational information.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA407266
Entities
People
- Manson O. Morris
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College