Alamo Leadership Experience

San Antonio, TX

A key conflict of the Texas Revolution, the Siege and Battle of the Alamo is generally accepted as a defining moment in the formation of American character and culture. This program follows the story of the Alamo from the capture of the garrison and its commander through its fortification and siege in the possession of Texian joint command, to the massacre of its defenders–ordered by Mexican leadership. On the Texian side, the leadership focus is on determination, effective execution in spite of severely limited resources, and tactical innovation in the face of insurmountable odds. From the Mexican perspective, the emphasis is on underestimating the competition, as well as the power of complacency and inflexibility to undermine operational effectiveness. The battlefield in the heart of historic downtown San Antonio, even today amid concrete and steel, still resounds with the cry, “Remember the Alamo!”

Key Leadership Lessons:

Influencing without ResourcesInstilling InnovationKnowing the Competition
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Selected Case Studies

  • Col. William Barret Travis
  • Col. David Crockett
  • Mexican Gen. Santa Anna

Key Leadership Lessons

  • Process of forging alignment
  • Risks of complacency
  • Communication in an ambiguous environment
  • Influencing without direct authority

Format

The Alamo Leadership Experience is delivered at the historic battlefield over the course of one day. The program begins with a strategic overview the evening prior to or the morning of the program. Following the battlefield portion of the program, an After-Action Review (AAR) at the lodging facility will conclude the program no later than 5:00 PM. Customization is possible.

 

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