Sunday, July 8, 2012

The Compass Rule of API (2)



Compass Rule
The time that it takes to assess and position is inversely proportional to the time that it takes to influence. ...


The Compass Cycle emphasizes the constant practice of  assessing, positioning and influencing the situation in terms of the three views.  This enables the implementer to operate in an connective mode.


Assessing the Big Picture 
One starts by understanding the configuration of the entire situation in terms of the prevailing cycles, the command and control, the coverages, the connectivity and other unique points.


Position Oneself Within the Big Picture
The next step is to position oneself in a stature of strategic influence with proper planning  and sound preparation.  


Influence the Big Tangible Picture
Influence the objective with the assessed intelligence and the positioning of one's strategic power.


(More to come.)

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