When considering the topic of leadership playing an important role of organizing and developing a team to get the most impactful benefits while working cohesively towards a focused objective, one should look at the military as a fundamental example. Armies have been around since the early beginning of mankind, far before any corporate businesses existed. The business world and the military have gone through various advancements and changes throughout history. Today, both need to be ready for any type of obstacle or unpredictable enemy, and need to have the tools and development skills to build a team environment of readiness and commitment. Both business world and the military face uncertainty in their fields, and this is why it is so important to have a strong emphasis on team development in order to be prepared for the battle or competition in front of them. The militia has been looked at for decades by top business and leaders as a handbook of to succeed in development. There are four primary lessons that will be discussed in order to compare and show different tools adaptive mangers should learn from the military.
Firstly, it is important for leaders of undeveloped teams to create a unique and personal link to strengthen the bond and trust between manager and follower. This becomes especially critical during challenging times as it will be crucial to ensure that the team members all have similar mindsets, and recognize that their personal needs are not the most significant parts of the team. An example of this is the military’s ability to set the emotion of the organization, or country’s needs, becoming the first concern for the individuals. This is essential for leaders to repeatedly remind and instil in their followers objectives. Corporations should affirm the same principles to ensure that the business is put first, and then individualism and personal