Five Steps to a Successful Annual Training Plan

摘要

My boss, a former U.S. Army infantry battalion commander, would constantly give me his thoughts about using a "matrix." "You should use a matrix. It is a very useful tool." "The matrix will help you organize your thoughts and needs to make your operation a success." "It will help you plan out anything you are doing." "A matrix will help you with everything from designing the overall operation to the details that will identify single-point failures that get people killed." I was so sick of hearing these statements from my boss that I finally broke down and investigated what this "matrix" was all about. He had used this planning tool, which he described as an important instrument for any officer. After I understood how useful it actually is, I spent the next few weeks kicking myself for not using it sooner. I found out quickly that a matrix helps you lay out in front of you and visualize your overall plan and, at the same time, helps you identify critical details that are needed to successfully execute your plan.