Even though the army hasn’t realized the full potential of Mission Command, it is imperative to continue to lead the organizational change in pursuit of that vision since Mission Command provides the only known advantage in future complex environments; it promotes creativity and strategic thinking, fosters innovation and communication and empowers leaders at all levels. In order to achieve …show more content…
Individuals and organizations are usually more comfortable with maintaining the status quo than adopting change. This is especially true of non-innovative organizations. Leaders are hesitant to change when they do not see organizational actions aligned with the message. This has proven to be the case with the Army promotion and assignment system. A 2014 survey suggests that only fifty four percent of Army leaders agree that personnel evaluations are accurate. The survey also implies that only forty percent of Army professionals believe that the promotion goes to the most capable individuals. This information infers that Army leaders do not believe that the organization 's actions align with the message, so they inhibit trust, and prevent