Hope is Not a Method

Gordon, chief of staff of the U.S. Army under Colin Powell, and Harper tell how they kept the Army well-trained and equipped for traditional functions while preparing for a wide range of new and complicated missions, all in the midst of a dramatic reduction in both human and financial resources. Their approach is based on continuity and shange, maintaining their focus on the Army’s historic vision and values, while introducing new problem-solving techniques and training methods.