Capable subordinate leaders may compete even without personal hostility because they hold different visions for the organization. The captain has to prevent those differences from splitting the crew while still giving developing officers meaningful work. The multiple-queens chess analogy shows why simply accumulating talent is insufficient: unused leaders can stagnate, feel undervalued, or begin disrupting the organization. Command therefore includes deliberate talent deployment and development.
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A captain must employ and develop competing leaders
A ship can contain several ambitious, capable leaders whose talents must be used without allowing rival visions to divide the crew.