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AKINYEMI: Intelligence will not keep you relevant; ability to adapt will

Riding on yesterday’s intelligence because it served you well is one sure sign that your days of relevance are numbered. SHUTTERSTOCK

By  WALE AKINYEMI

In the book Team of Teams by Gen Stanley McChrystal, the US Special Forces commander paints a picture of the training and preparation that is required to become a member of any US Special Forces team.

The training was like clockwork. Everyone was trained in the same way. The forces packed their bags the same way.

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