Maximizing Army's Return on Investment in Civilian Development
Abstract
Asymmetric threats to U.S. national security, a rapidly shifting world order, globalization and spiraling costs of the Global War on Terrorism shape the 21st Century environment in which Army leaders function. This volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment requires dynamic, flexible and agile leaders. Army leadership transformation focuses on civilian development as an increasingly important part of the Total Force. To that end, the Army invests millions of dollars annually to send senior civilians to Senior Service Schools and to move them into new assignments after graduation. Army return on this investment could be enhanced by establishing a more strategically-oriented and deliberate post-graduate placement process and by improving administrative support during the academic year to the civilian pool of future senior executive service leaders. Recommendations present a way-ahead to enhance civilian leader development and placement, supporting the Department of Defense Civilian Human Capital Strategic Plan.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 20, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA481451
Entities
People
- Debra L. Young
Organizations
- United States Army War College