RE: RE: Seeking advice on English MA

[Tom Murrell <trmurrell -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

--- Scott Turner <sturner -at- airmail -dot- net> wrote:
> 
> I have often wondered why experience as a primary staff officer in a 
> major military formation (that is, brigade, and division) is not 
> sought out by companies, since the training and experience directly 
> relates to mid-level and senior level management positions in 
> civilian companies.

I have a theory on that, and it might actually make business sense, too. <g>
Military officers, even staff officers, are trained to be leaders first,
managers second. It is in the nature of military activity that leaders are
needed. Forgive me if I suggest that in business the primary focus is on being
a manager first; rarely are leadership qualities appreciated (particularly
where they are needed) in management.

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Tom Murrell
Lead Technical Writer
Alliance Data Systems
Columbus, Ohio
mailto:trmurrell -at- yahoo -dot- com
Personal Web Page - http://home.columbus.rr.com/murrell/

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