I have just attended a seminar at the School of Government, UTAS, where Professor Harry Gelber used two war time examples to illustrate how military wars have been won. The wars in question were the 1860 invasion of Beijing by the British and French and the 1940 campaign by the Germans to occupy France.
Regardless of which war, Professor Harry Gelber believes that the art to winning a war is not necessarily decided by the level of military and artillery capacity, but by a combination of strategy and tactics, on-going training and drilling, logistical and administrative preparation allowing for housing (shelter), provisions and weather as well as, very importantly, enthusiasm and morale. In addition, the winning of a military war is also highly dependent upon strong leadership.
A comment from the floor also identified that once the battle had commenced, tactics and strategy needed to evolve with change, challenges and unanticipated issues.
I couldn't help but make comparison with the current 'war for talent' we are experiencing. It is not the level of artillery (remuneration) that will win this war either. Sure, it will be a factor, but it is the leadership, strategic approach, committment to on-going investment in skill development, support and engagement with staff (morale) that will make an organisation the victor in the war for talent.
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