When transitioning to the private sector, military leaders must relearn tactics, techniques, and procedures. Not mentioned in the article, is the time-sensitive environment that military members are accustomed to working in (Bartone, Kirkland, 1991). Time, in my opinion, is the most crucial aspect of military decision making. Leaders are given a task, often times with no deadline, but leaders know very well that the obstacle is supposed to be overcome within a minimal amount of time. Military leaders are also not given a cost-ceiling when purchasing items, especially during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (Levine, 2011). Therefore, when transitioning to the private sector, military leaders are entering a dynamic, cost-effective, and analytical environment. They must slow down and take on a cost-effective mindset, constantly weighing their options, benefiting the organization. I do not see the transition being too cumbersome; however, military leaders need to enter the private sector with an open mind and be malleable, or face a rough
When transitioning to the private sector, military leaders must relearn tactics, techniques, and procedures. Not mentioned in the article, is the time-sensitive environment that military members are accustomed to working in (Bartone, Kirkland, 1991). Time, in my opinion, is the most crucial aspect of military decision making. Leaders are given a task, often times with no deadline, but leaders know very well that the obstacle is supposed to be overcome within a minimal amount of time. Military leaders are also not given a cost-ceiling when purchasing items, especially during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (Levine, 2011). Therefore, when transitioning to the private sector, military leaders are entering a dynamic, cost-effective, and analytical environment. They must slow down and take on a cost-effective mindset, constantly weighing their options, benefiting the organization. I do not see the transition being too cumbersome; however, military leaders need to enter the private sector with an open mind and be malleable, or face a rough