BASTOGNE: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE

Hold the Line.
Lead through Chaos.

Bastogne, Belgium

Join The Fivecoat Consulting Group in Bastogne, Belgium, for an immersive experience in resilience, cohesion, and frontline leadership. BASTOGNE: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE brings you to the snowy forests and foxholes where American forces held firm under siege, exploring what it takes to maintain morale, mission focus, and trust when all seems lost.

In December 1944, Allied forces were caught off guard by a massive German counteroffensive through the Ardennes. In the critical crossroads town of Bastogne, the 101st Airborne Division — alongside elements of armor, artillery, and support units — found themselves surrounded in brutal winter conditions. Leaders like Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe, General George S. Patton, and countless junior officers faced freezing temperatures, dwindling supplies, and constant enemy pressure. Amid these challenges came moments of grit, defiance, and coordinated action that shaped the course of the battle — and the war.

BASTOGNE: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE takes your team into the forests, fields, and streets where these events unfolded. Through immersive discussions and on-the-ground exploration, participants will examine how leaders sustain momentum, build trust, and align teams when surrounded by uncertainty. It’s a compelling setting to explore the enduring value of clarity, cohesion, and adaptability when everything is on the line.

ABOUT BASTOGNE:

What Your Team Will Do:

  • Walk in the footsteps of McAuliffe, Taylor, Patton, and the soldiers of the 101st

  • Explore leadership lessons from the siege of Bastogne to the Bois Jacques

  • Apply battlefield-tested lessons in resilience, decentralized leadership, and operational coordination to the challenges you face as a leader

  • Strengthen trust, agility, and alignment in the face of pressure and complexity

  • Experience a powerful offsite that challenges leaders to lead when the stakes are high and the way forward is unclear

What’s Included:

  • 2.5-day immersive program based in Bastogne, Belgium

  • Leadership workbook and case studies customized for your team

  • Expert facilitation by combat veteran and leadership coach David Fivecoat and his team

  • Optional Add-Ons: Leadership Philosophy Development, Hogan Assessment, and/or Executive Coaching

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