It is not possible to foretell the reaction of certain elements in the Army and Navy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Predicting how specific military factions will react to decisions is uncertain.
- In plain terms
- It is hard to know how the army will react.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect uncertainty in organizational reactions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you manage unpredictable teams?
- Who holds power in your organization?
Another view
Leaders often claim to know internal reactions better than they do.
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