When appropriately utilized, the chain of command provides clear guidance to staff and enhances an organization’s culture of safety. Elements vary by organization.

This latter twist is an artifact of the Goldwater-Nichols Defense Act, which updated Title 10 joint chiefs functions to bring the services more into alignment and streamline the chain of command.

Kirtland AFB privatized military housing. (Airman 1st Class Alexandria Crawford/U.S. Air Force) Can your chain of command show up at your private, off-post residence, and take a look inside?

By Divine S. AGBOLAIn traditional organisational structures, the chain of command has long been the dominant framework for leadership. This hierarchical approach emphasises authority, control, and ...

It's fine when the goal is to find out what's going on out there, but when handing out assignments, the chain of command is the only game in town I just read “How should IT deal with ‘digital ...

When team members sidestep established processes and the chain of command, it’s more than an inconvenience—it can erode trust, disrupt communication, and harm your credibility as a leader ...