In the current world order, the need for Special Operation Forces tactics has spread to whatever team you're leading: the world is moving faster, change occurs constantly, and the goals that need to be achieved often change from mission to mission. Special Forces A-Teams are not just better teams, they dare to be different. Goals Define what your team will achieve BEFORE building the team. Clearly state goals in one sentence. Use intent to innovate and motivate. Implement Special Operations Area Study: Assess the situation. People Select and/or assess your team members, then train them to achieve team goals. Special Operations Selection and Assessment: Pick and understand people. Training: Implement the three stages of change. Testing: Assess your team and build team cohesion. Leadership Lead your selected and trained team to achieve its goals. Use Special Operations leadership traits. Communicate: Get your message understood and reduce confusion. Conduct mission planning: Execute using the Special Operations template.