Why must the state stop playing chess? The leader model

This article examines the crisis of the traditional leadership model, known as the "chess leader," which, in the face of modern complexity, leads to decision-making paralysis. Drawing on the experiences of General Stanley McChrystal, the author proposes an alternative: the "gardener leader." This new paradigm relies on the asceticism of control, building shared awareness, and designing an agency architecture instead of micromanagement. The text explains how modern technology can reinforce harmful habits of control (the Perry Principle) and why implementing the "Eyes On, Hands Off" principle is crucial. Moving from manual control to cultivating an ecosystem of trust is essential for the smooth functioning of modern administration and organizations in an unpredictable world.