US Military Innovation: Fostering Creativity in a Culture of Compliance.

摘要

Almost 2,400 years ago, Plato wrote, Yet a true creator is necessity, which is the mother of our invention. These words have resonated through the centuries and have transformed to a maxim describing how challenging conditions are often needed to spark innovation, especially in environments reluctant to change. As the wars of this century begin to fade, the US military faces a daunting fiscal environment, personnel drawdowns, and continually altering threats that create ideal conditions for new ideas and change. To capitalize on this opportunity, senior leaders must promote a clear understanding of innovation and work to shape the military's culture of compliance into one of disciplined creativity.