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What does it mean?
Strategic planning must change to address new enemies and political aims.
In plain terms
We need new plans to beat the new enemy.
What can you take from it?
Update strategy when circumstances change.

Where it applies

  • military strategy
  • policy making

Putting it to work

  • review plans
  • adapt strategies

Questions to consider

  • How do you know when to change plans?
  • What makes a strategy effective?

Another view

Changing strategy can be risky if predictions are wrong.

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