Got vision?
Subtitle: unity of vision in policy and strategy : what it is, and why we need it
By: Anna Simons
Contributors: Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute
Series: Advancing strategic thought series; Advancing strategic thought series
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Carlisle, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 30
ISBN-13: 9781584874539
Description: Moving beyond "unity of effort" and "unity of command," this monograph identifies an overarching need for "unity of vision." Without someone at the helm who has a certain kind-- not turn, not frame, but kind-- of mind, asymmetric confrontations will be hard (if not impossible) to win. If visionary generals can be said to possess "coup d'oeil," then unity of vision is cross-cultural coup d'oeil. As with strategic insight, either individuals have the ability to take what they know of another society and turn this to strategic-- and war-winning --effect, or they do not. While having prior knowledge of the enemy is essential, strategy will also only succeed if it fits "them" and fits "us." This means that to convey unity of vision a leader must also have an intuitive feel for "us." --
Notes: "July 2010."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 25-30).
Table of contents: title: The who vs. the what; title: Unity of vision defined; title: The cross-cultural dimension; title: India's example(s); title: K.P.S. Gill; title: S.K. Sinha; title: The Lawrence paradox; title: One more Indian example; title: Implications.