The merits of strategy are not in form but in execution. Strategies remain incomplete until handed off and executed—often to people uninvolved in the planning process. These individuals are crucial ...

Defense strategy has become a booming enterprise, yet its core themes often boil down to a single word—or just a few. Donald Rumsfeld’s tenure in the Pentagon was defined by “transformation,” while ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about self-leadership and leading others. Great strategy without disciplined execution is just wishful thinking. Most ...

When preparing for 2025 and all the unknowns the future inevitably holds, a thorough strategic plan is critical to driving meaningful outcomes for any business. Effective strategic plans reflect on ...

Throughout history, military planners have taken to the clouds to assess the strength and deployment of enemy forces. From weather balloons and reconnaissance flights to stealth aircraft and military ...

There is no shortage of stories and anecdotes to illustrate how the best strategies can nearly always be reduced down to a brief but powerful statement and even more ink has been spilled describing ...

Cecily, the financial controller of a startup tech firm, describes what typically happens when her CEO returns from a conference. “She always comes back with a ‘great’ idea. And for a while we all put ...