Yes, I do agree that we need creative leaders. But then again,
SOPs and other rules exist for a reason. Frankly, in the Military,
creativity is bound to the confines of such rules. And yes, I do
agree that all organizations should have room for challenging the
status quo, but ask yourself this, would you like someone to
challenge status quo when you have to lead a platoon to take a hill
or a company to clear a city block? Creativity is good, but we have
to also be realistic about the limits to which it can happen. Not
against creativity but I do believe that Sandhurst, West Point
cadets are schooled to think out of the box but within the bounds
of military SOPs and Rules of Engagement etc.
