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The article aims to explore how military mission command principles can inform intention-based leadership in civilian contexts, addressing VUCA environments.

June 29, 2026Strategy and LeadershipOpen Access

Structured flexibility in VUCA environments: conceptualizing intention-based leadership through military mission command principles

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ATAndreas ThonHøyskolen Kristiania BLBirthe Kåfjord LangeHøyskolen Kristiania JBJarle BastesenHøyskolen Kristiania

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Conceptual article examines military mission command principles in civilian leadership for VUCA conditions, suggesting new frameworks.

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The article aims to explore how military mission command principles can inform intention-based leadership in civilian contexts, addressing VUCA environments.
Comparative analysis of six Western military doctrines
Narrative review of contemporary leadership theory
Development of intention-based leadership as a civilian framework based on military principles.
Intention-based leadership defines intent as the coordination mechanism, emphasizing articulated purpose and decision rights.
Shifts assessment from compliance to judgment quality based on intent alignment.
Introduces a dual architecture of strategic intent and tactical execution for structured flexibility.

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Thon et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a420b7af91bb43ea91928a5 https://doi.org/10.1108/sl-03-2026-0122

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