OVER THERE: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM AMERICA’S FIRST MODERN WAR

Courage.
Coordination.
Strategic Transformation.

Verdun, 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 that experience teaches leaders about scaling teams, culture, and operations under pressure.

When the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, it had a small, largely untested military. Within months, it mobilized millions of troops, built new training systems, deployed forces across the Atlantic, and played a decisive role in a brutal, complex conflict. This unprecedented scale-up required clear intent, agile coordination, and the rapid development of leaders at every level. For modern organizations, this moment offers powerful lessons on how to grow teams, align culture, and expand operations without losing clarity, cohesion, or mission focus.

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. On the historic battlefields of France, 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 Bill Donovan, Douglas MacArthur, George Patton, and Charles Whittlesey, and explore how their decisions shaped the outcome of the war

  • Examine how teams adapt to unfamiliar environments and unprecedented scale

  • Draw parallels between the AEF’s rapid expansion and how your organization can scale thoughtfully to meet exploding demand

  • Apply lessons in cross‑cultural collaboration, logistics, and rapid transformation

  • Experience an offsite that strengthens adaptability, alignment, and mission execution

What’s Included:

  • 2.5-day immersive program based out of Verdun, France

  • 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

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