Corps Business
Fast. Motivated. Hard-hitting. This is how U.S. Marines are and why they excel in every mission American throws at them, no matter how tough the odds. That's what every business wants to be. Corps Business identifies the Marine's simple but devastatingly effective principles for managing people and resources—and ultimately winning. It discusses such techniques as "the rule of three," "managing by end state," and the "70% solution," to show how they can be applied to business solutions.
Praise for Corps Business
"An excellent book. David Freedman's analysis of the management principles of the U.S. Marine Corps offers a compelling guide. Reading it reminded me how much I have relied upon what I learned in the Marine Corps to build FedEx."
— Frederick W. Smith, Founder and Chairman, Federal Express
"On the complex, asymmetrical battlefields of the 21st century, effective decentralized control and execution will be essential to mission success. The Corps has acknowledged this reality and has reinvigorated its efforts to prepare Marines with the leadership skills needed to deal with the high-stake challenges of the three-block war. Mr. Freedman accurately captures the essence of Marine Corps leadership and thoroughly describes our unique approach to leadership training. Clearly, there is a common ground between Marine leadership and business management."
— General Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps
"This outstanding work reveals the leadership secrets that make the Marine Corps the world's most motivated and successful organization. The lessons are universally applicable."
— Robert A. Lutz, CEO, Exide Corp.