Strategy and Tactics
Americans, those leading as well as those being led, prefer specifically formulated, command oriented tasks. The command addresses both the what, and the how. Overall responsibility for the how is shared by both levels. Patterns
Strategy Formulation
Americans believe that important decisions should be made by the team lead. Ideally with input from key members of the team. Once made, those decisions are best implemented when communicated and understood by the broader organisation. Patterns
Strategy Modification
Decisions which cannot work or would damage overall efforts are communicated up the chain of command by those working on the tactical level. There is very low tolerance for modifying decisions without authorization from next-level management. Patterns
Lines of Communication
Because Americans, those leading as well as those being led, prefer specific, command oriented tasks (both what and how), they maintain shorter lines of communication: more interaction, status meetings, iteration on tactical issues. Patterns