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* Commander's Intent was inspired by David Marquet's Intent Based Leadership as described in his book, Turn the Ship Around!
Commander's Intent
A short video on how sharing high-level intent helps teams think, decide, and adapt together — without more process or meetings.
Why This Matters
Most leaders carry the strategy in their heads.
Teams are left reacting to instructions instead of anticipating what comes next. Decisions slow down. Communication gets noisy. People wait instead of thinking ahead.
Commander’s Intent is a simple way to fix that.
By sharing a clear, high-level picture of:
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what you’re trying to achieve, and
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how you’re roughly thinking about achieving it,
you give people enough context to operate independently and make better decisions in real time.
What Changes?
Leaders who start using Commander’s Intent often notice:
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Fewer “what’s next?” questions
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More precise, useful communication
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Teams preparing earlier for changes
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Better challenges to assumptions
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Faster adaptation when plans shift
The plan doesn’t become rigid.
It becomes understandable.
Why This Matters for the Business Agility Assessment
The Business Agility Assessment looks at how clearly intent, priorities, and decision-making actually flow through an organization.
Commander’s Intent is a small, concrete example of the kind of clarity the assessment is designed to surface.
If this way of thinking resonates, the assessment will feel familiar — and useful.
If you want a clearer, external view of how your business currently adapts — and where attention will matter most — the Business Agility Assessment is the natural next step.