Chapter 6 Simple Flashcards
Chapter 6 Simple p140
When plans/orders are too complicated people will not understand them, then when things go wrong what tends to happen?
complexity compounds issues that can spiral out of control into total disaster.
Chapter 6 Simple p140
How do plans and orders must be communicated?
In a manner that is simple, clear, and concise.
Chapter 6 Simple p140
When communicating a plan/order how must the audience be targeted?
You must brief to ensure the lowest common denominator on the team understands it. If your team docent get it, you have not kept it simple and you have failed.
Chapter 6 Simple p140
It critical that operating relationship facilitate the ability to clarify when they don’t understand, how can leaders ensure this happens?
Leaders must encourage this communication and take the time to explains that every member of the team understands.
Chapter 6 Simple p141-147
Simple application to business
Bonus plan was so complex, non of the employees had any idea what was causing bonuses or how to maximize them. Bonus plan was simplified everyone knew the plan and productivity increased.
Chapter 6 Simple p129-140
Combat mission
New LT wanted to take a very complicated route for presence patrol in a very dangerous area, talked into simpler plan. They got attacked in 12 min and had to call for back up.
