These arrangements are increasingly valuable in retaining a restless work force that is accustomed to fast-paced change and innovation, says John Sullivan, a management professor at San Francisco State University.
That requires an energized, innovating talent force, which brings me to the third issue: attracting, motivating, and retaining talent This is surprisingly tough despite high unemployment.
Given the persistent problems that may compromise the future ability of the B-1 to penetrate those defenses and the uncertain political fate of the B-2 bomber, retaining the right to deploy a sizeable and technologically competitive U.S. air-launched cruise missile force is imperative.