The Fourth Revolution changes dramatically the military – for a long time the most hierarchical organization.
The military is hierarchical because in the midst of dangerous action there is not time for discussion and the leaders need to be visibly identifiable.
Yet today the military need to become smart in the way they seek to achieve their objectives. Information is key today, and leveraging Collaborative tools is a way to better identify important information. Leveraging on the collaboration of the troops for data acquisition and intelligence is just a way to leverage on the Fourth Revolution.
This interesting speech of General McChrystal on TED about leadership shows clearly the contradictions the military face today between their traditional hierarchical model and the emergence of the Fourth Revolution.
And recently, the USA published a new doctrine about cyberwarfare, getting ready for cyber wars.
The military forces of the Collaborative Age will be organized and operate very differently. And the military will certainly even change deeply as an institution. Are the military ready for such a change? Are they aware of the potential of changing the way they run intelligence and active missions?
