Author: jarrodbrook

Jarrod Brook is an infantry officer in the Australian Army. His operational service includes deployments to Iraq, East Timor and Afghanistan. He has held a range of regimental, training, representational and staff appointments. Twitter: @jarrod_brook

#DefineStrategy. Strategy would be easy if we got rid of the humans

Posted on by jarrodbrook in Human Nature, Strategy

"Strategy is hard". Jarrod Brook This insight seems trite, but it’s best to be grounded and show a little humility before unpacking what this means. Whilst there are a variety of reasons that make the formulation of strategy difficult, friction is always present due to the fundamentally human nature of strategy. Strategy can seem exceedingly … Continue reading #DefineStrategy. Strategy would be easy if we got rid of the humans →

#DEFINESTRATEGY. A narrative that guides

Posted on by jarrodbrook in Operations, Policy, Strategy

In this #DefineStrategy submission, Jarrod Brook offers his thoughts on how best to do strategy, as well as how best to articulate it. "Strategy is ultimately a narrative that guides our decision making and the execution of campaigns"Jarrod Brook Defining strategy is a very intimidating question, and I am not sure I am as steeped … Continue reading #DEFINESTRATEGY. A narrative that guides →