Accession Number:

ADA561960

Title:

Leading Change: Military Leadership in Civilian Organizations

Descriptive Note:

Strategy Research Project

Corporate Author:

ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

Personal Author(s):

• Wittig, Robert C.

Report Date:

2012-03-19

Pagination or Media Count:

34.0

Abstract:

Military leaders are often assigned to largely civilian organizations, for the first time, late in their careers. Once there, they may see a need for change or are directed to make change in these organizations. They assume that they can apply all the same lessons they have learned about operating in or effectively leading organizations of purely military service members. Unless the military leader understands the civilian workforce subculture this transition can be especially difficult for both the organization and the military leader. This paper will explore the differences in leadership techniques that are needed in order to contribute to the continued success of these civilian organizations and avoid pitfalls that could lead to a very frustrating stalemate for both the military leader and the organization they join.

Descriptors:

• *LEADERSHIP
• *MILITARY PERSONNEL
• CIVILIAN POPULATION
• MILITARY COMMANDERS
• MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES)

Subject Categories:

• Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE