Hold and Strike

One concept. Four tiers of command. Which do you speak?

Category: Strategy

Foundational Lexiconsome hold, some attack
Executive Parlancefixing force
Scholarly Discoursemaneuver-fixation coordination
Babel ZenithHammer and Anvil
Origin: Military Tactics

Etymology & Meaning

One force holds the enemy while another strikes from different direction.

In the Boardroom

Sales team engaging prospects while product team prepares the killer feature.

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