Strategy is as old as the art of war itself. What makes strategy superior in terms
of warfare application is that it is holistic and is naturally aimed at victory. Generally, victory is assumed to be the total annihilation of the enemy power base which is far from reality. It is paramount not to forget that the conception of victory itself relies upon the very strategic objectives which are at stake while crafting a pragmatic plan of action. Thus it is the strategic objectives that ultimately define the level of victory in any military or non-military engagement.
It is imperative to understand that the science of strategy has a universal binding character which if not recognized may shatter the fundamental essence of its existence. This universal character is the applicability of your plan, at the very basic level if your strategy is hardly applicable then its bound to be doomed. Thus one can definitely assert that pragmatism is the first principle of strategy.
Pragmatic approach may be the fundamental ground on which strategy is built but most of the challenges of strategy owe to a strange yet altogether a fascinating dynamic. It is the complex of premeditation and improvisation that makes strategy the hardest science and art to master. The dual dynamic and the ultimate random fusion of pre-planing and the rapid improvisations on field make strategy a challenging phenomenon. One cannot just associate strategy with premeditated planning because strategic rigidity results in lack of flexibility and ultimately results in brittle outcomes. To increase strategic flexibility and to avoid unexpected situations one has to master the art of blending the strategy on paper and the rapid strategic modifications on field. This way a strategist can increase the chances of taming his strategy after it is unleashed like a wild animal.
Mastering strategy is as hard as trying to control every possible outcome in a particular situation under particular circumstances. Strategizing particular situations means an impeccable tactical coordination. The ultimate subordination of tactics to strategy should never be undermined in any situation whatsoever. Tactics are meant to reinforce your strategy, if tactical effectiveness lacks strategic gains then the essence of strategy is bound to lost. The lack of a perfect tactical synchronization with strategy can undo a brilliantly crafted plan thus rendering unexpected results.
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It is imperative to understand that the science of strategy has a universal binding character which if not recognized may shatter the fundamental essence of its existence. This universal character is the applicability of your plan, at the very basic level if your strategy is hardly applicable then its bound to be doomed. Thus one can definitely assert that pragmatism is the first principle of strategy.
Pragmatic approach may be the fundamental ground on which strategy is built but most of the challenges of strategy owe to a strange yet altogether a fascinating dynamic. It is the complex of premeditation and improvisation that makes strategy the hardest science and art to master. The dual dynamic and the ultimate random fusion of pre-planing and the rapid improvisations on field make strategy a challenging phenomenon. One cannot just associate strategy with premeditated planning because strategic rigidity results in lack of flexibility and ultimately results in brittle outcomes. To increase strategic flexibility and to avoid unexpected situations one has to master the art of blending the strategy on paper and the rapid strategic modifications on field. This way a strategist can increase the chances of taming his strategy after it is unleashed like a wild animal.
Mastering strategy is as hard as trying to control every possible outcome in a particular situation under particular circumstances. Strategizing particular situations means an impeccable tactical coordination. The ultimate subordination of tactics to strategy should never be undermined in any situation whatsoever. Tactics are meant to reinforce your strategy, if tactical effectiveness lacks strategic gains then the essence of strategy is bound to lost. The lack of a perfect tactical synchronization with strategy can undo a brilliantly crafted plan thus rendering unexpected results.