The Challenge for the Modern Day Operational Leader: Succeeding in the Realm of Civilian Organizations

Abstract

Interactions with a multitude of civilian government and non-government organizations are certain to be part of future military operations. The major challenge for the military leader at the operational level of war will not necessarily be in how he leads the military organization under his charge but in the requirement to cooperate and coordinate with other governmental agencies (OGAs), intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and selected elements of the private sector. This paper will focus on the leadership characteristics and traits that are critical to the senior military leader when dealing with the aforementioned organizations and entities. Case studies followed by a comparison and contrast of leadership styles will be used to analyze and critique the most productive characteristics and traits. The conclusion will reveal the most successful leadership styles, while recommendations will propose actions intended to ensure future military leaders are groomed and selected based on their potential for success.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 23, 2009
Accession Number
ADA513967

Entities

People

  • Douglas R. Schueler

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Case Studies
  • Disasters
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Nongovernmental Organizations
  • Organizational Structure
  • United Nations
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Organizational Psychology.