The Structure of Change...Part 2 - Cohesion

The presence or absence of cohesion or unity among change movements, always has a profound effect on the development and outcome of any resulting insurgency / change process.

The problem of disunity can prove particularly worrisome for any groups trying to offset an entrenched incumbency. The chances of success are slim when parties are rent by factionalism.

The responsibility for different tasks can be delegated to local commanders; however a need for a central command to direct policy, formulate structures of discipline, monitor the unit’s code of ethics and ideology and give a sense of strategy and direction is essential.

Without guiding principles and a strategic direction, cadres often become lost and sometimes die in vain. Strength means nothing without a plan, and weakness can be negated with a good plan.

The issue is to avoid any useless waste.

Without a coordinating factor or an ever present sense of a functional and efficient command...little will be achieved by the cadres, who may, as some unfortunate examples have show, become little more than roaming armed bands who exist without any real cause and without any support from the people.