The cadets live out all of these experiences within the confines of a strict written code of honor and respect, the violation of which can lead to dismissal. At the end of their four-year experience, West Point intends with these elements that all cadets have internalized the mission of the Academy, be coming leaders of character committed to a lifetime of selfless service. 47-months and few can offer the total experience provided by the Academy. Drawing on the experience of West Point s Behavioral Sciences and Leadership Department and the Academy s other leadership components, companies may want to eschew quick fixes in favor of the long-term investment required for building an army of employees who are committed leaders of character. By allowing all new managers to experience leadership and learn from that experience through dialogue with veteran mentors, they are likely to foster not only know ing and do ing but also be ing.
Past practice speaks for itself.
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