Bibliograph

Inside the five-sided box, lessons from a lifetime of leadership in the Pentagon, Ash Carter

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Label

Inside the five-sided box, lessons from a lifetime of leadership in the Pentagon, Ash Carter

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

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contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Inside the five-sided box

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1060198886

Responsibility statement

Ash Carter

Sub title

lessons from a lifetime of leadership in the Pentagon

Summary

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the single largest institution in America: the Department of Defense. The security and freedom of billions of people around the globe depend on the D.O.D, yet to most Americans the Pentagon nothing more than an opaque five-sided box that they regard with a mixture of awe and suspicion. A former Secretary of Defense, Carter takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the inner workings of the Pentagon, its vital mission, and what it takes to lead it. An essential book for understanding the challenge of defending America in a dangerous world-- and a trove of incisive lessons that can guide leaders in any complex organization. -- adapted from jacket

Table Of Contents

Prologue: welcome to my world -- A user's guide to the military-industrial complex -- How not to waste $700 billion -- Working at war speed -- A scientist in the Pentagon -- Many hands on the tiller -- The White House is on the line: serving the President while serving the nation -- A board of directors with 535 members: the arts of dealing with Congress -- Communicating with the press and the public -- Troops in action -- Chain of command: how military plans and orders are developed and executed -- Combat readiness in a crisis-prone world -- Clarity of purpose: defeating isis -- The big picture: defense strategy in a time of transition -- Strategic transition: major adversaries on the global chessboard -- The world's hottest hot spots: Iran, Korea, and beyond -- Maintaining America's high-tech edge: a necessity for strategic success -- People matter most -- Choosing leaders -- Force of the future -- The troops deserve the truth -- Epilogue: a to-do list for a future Secretary

Target audience

adult

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Inside the 5-sided boxLessons from a lifetime of leadership in the Pentagon

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