Term
Commander’s intent
A military concept: a short statement of an operation’s purpose that helps people act when the plan stops working. The authors use it as an image of simplicity.
Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, Chip Heath, Dan Heath
Explained in
- Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, Chip Heath, Dan Heath
- Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
An explanation of an operation’s purpose: why as well as what to do. It allows junior leaders to make decisions where instructions fall short.