97 - Time and the importance of timeliness in orders with Jim Storr

<p>This episode is with Dr Jim Storr, the author of Something Rotten.</p> <p>Preparing a set of orders is a core function of a Headquarters.  Why have today's procedures changed from the what was done in WW2, what have we learnt and are modern HQs fit for purpose?</p> <p>We discuss the form and functioning of Headquarters, looking at people, processes, products and purpose, comparing WW2 doctrine with what is happening today.</p> <p>Jim Storr was an infantry officer in the British Army for 25 years.  He served in the British Army of the Rhine for five years in the 1980s.  A graduate of the Army Staff College, Camberley, he also worked in the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency, and wrote high-level doctrine.</p> <p>He was a professor of war studies at the Norwegian Military Academy for four years.  His published works include ‘The Human Face of War’, ‘The Hall of Mirrors’ and 'Something Rotten'.</p> <p>Check out the  <a href= "https://theprinciplesofwar.com/podcast/?pk_campaign=libsyn&pk_kwd=libsyn"> show notes</a> for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast.</p>