3.4.6. Reading: The art and science of leadership and management

Read the text about leadership and management (adapted) and fill in the blanks using the words from the table below.

The Art and Science of Leadership and Management

Source: https://www.ausa.org/articles/art-and-science-leadership-and-management

3.4.6.1 – Now mark the statements that follow as True (T) or False (F).

Most officers understand the importance of planning in leadership. Individuals at all levels in an organisation, military or civilian, tend to be more comfortable when there is a plan in place because it provides the course of action to take and helps them get there in the most straightforward way. We can always take some best management practices from the Army as it is more organised as an employer.

One management concept that can be taken from the military is effective planning.

3.4.6.2 – Listen to Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Leif Babin explaining why it’s important to plan, but not overplan, and answer the questions.

Write your answers and send them to your teacher for review.

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/navy-seals-overplanning-dangerous-2018-10

1. Why overplanning can be dangerous?
2.  How can planning help your team before an operation?
3. What can be done to prevent the plan from failing?