Leading in Transition
The cases of General Robert E. Lee (Civil War), moving from first choice of command for all Union armies to commanding general of Confederate armies; Joshua Chamberlin (Civil War, taking command of 120 mutinous soldiers from a sister regiment on the eve of war); and General Frank Savage, taking over from a very popular former superior officer, form the key examples for examining the actions and behavior of leaders who can maintain effectiveness and influence in very fluid circumstances.
Testimonials
Experiential education and team-building at its best, the Gettysburg Experience is a transformational undertaking for leaders at any level in any organization, and especially for leadership teams. By walking the historic battles of Gettysburg and deconstructing the decisions made under fire, the relationships between leaders and subordinates, and the examples of inspired vs. confused communication, the Battlefield Leadership facilitators bring historic moments to life and make it extraordinarily relevant to the "battles" modern leaders fight every day.
Patrick F. Bassett President National Association of Independent SchoolsJust a note to more formally express my deep appreciation conveyed to you yesterday for making my "Gettysburg experience" so memorable! Your leadership and history "lessons" have been the best I have ever experienced!
G. Michael Escoe Vice-President of Marketing, North America EquantOn behalf of International Paper, please accept my thanks for a great job in taking us through the Gettysburg experience. Your enthusiasm and deep knowledge about the subject made for a rich experience, and your energy kept everyone going through a very busy day. As leaders, our challenge is to take these new learnings and use them to motivate our people to help us take our company to the next level. Thanks again, and well done!
John T. Dillon Chairman International Paper