OVER THERE: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM AMERICA’S FIRST MODERN WAR
Courage.
Coordination.
Strategic Transformation.
Western France
Join The Fivecoat Consulting Group for an immersive leadership experience exploring the United States’ entry into World War I—where American leaders had to build trust with allies, adapt to new forms of warfare, and rise to global expectations. OVER THERE: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM AMERICA’S FIRST MODERN WAR invites your team to reflect on how courage, clarity, and coordination shaped an uncertain mission—and what those lessons mean for leaders navigating today’s complex challenges.
When the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, it had a small, largely untested military. Within months, it mobilized millions, deployed across the Atlantic, and played a decisive role in a brutal, complex conflict. The American Expeditionary Forces, led by General John J. Pershing, faced trench warfare, cultural friction, and an entirely new kind of combat. Success required not just bravery—but massive coordination, strategic learning, and adaptive leadership at every level.
OVER THERE: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM AMERICA’S FIRST MODERN WAR examines how leaders operate in unfamiliar environments, scale operations under pressure, and make critical decisions with incomplete information. Whether experienced on the historic battlefields of France or at the National WWI Museum in Kansas City, this program brings your team into the story of America's rapid rise as a global force—and the leadership it took to get there.
ABOUT OVER THERE:
What Your Team Will Do:
Walk in the footsteps of American leaders like General John J. Pershing and the AEF
Examine how teams adapt to unfamiliar environments and unprecedented scale
Apply lessons in cross-cultural collaboration, logistics, and rapid transformation
Explore how clear intent and decisive leadership drive performance under pressure
Experience an offsite that strengthens adaptability, alignment, and mission execution
What’s Included:
2.5-day immersive program in Western France (Verdun, Meuse-Argonne, Belleau Wood)
Leadership workbook and case studies customized for your team
Expert facilitation by combat veteran and leadership coach David Fivecoat and his team
Pre- and post-event executive alignment session
Optional Add-Ons: Leadership Philosophy Development, Hogan Assessment, and/or Executive Coaching
Interested in bringing your team to the Western Front?
Schedule a 30-Minute conversation to discuss a tailored Leadership Experience for your team
