BLUF
Ministers need practical guidance, not frameworks. Long-term success hinges on practical analysis of key challenges—strategy must shift from broad documents to focused assessments that identify real-world competitive advantages. Non-defence departments should assess long-term risks.Learning Outcomes
- Strategic Awareness — The article challenges conventional planning and promotes methods suited to a changing strategic landscape.
- Leadership — Encourages cross-departmental leadership through strategic thinking rather than tactical response.
- Communication & Cognition — Supports deeper understanding through net assessments, improving long-term decision-making clarity.
