Professionalising Army Welfare: Fewer Padres, More Professionals
Our people are being failed by a system which uses Padres as an excuse not to employ welfare professionals. Whether due to a religious barrier...
Category : People and Leadership
Lacking: Perspective, Diversity, Long-Term Planning… and Vets
As a veterinarian by trade, my recent deployment on a United Nations (UN) operation in a non-clinical linguist and liaison role was eye-opening. It was...
The Leadership Torch
“A good leader identifies the most dangerous part of the battlefield, moves to it and influences it”, or so said my most recent boss, an...
Army Followership: Progression or Traditionalism. Pick One.
“Our task is to read things that are not yet on the page.” ~ Steve Jobs The British Army is at a crossroads. It has...
The Integration of Women in the British Army
It was not until 2018 that the British Defence Secretary announced that all roles in the Army were open to women. Unfortunately, the prevailing culture...
#WavellReviews “Forgotten Warriors” by Sarah Percy
“Forgotten Warriors: A History of Women on the Front Line” is available from John Murray Press. Forgotten Warriors makes a simple argument: battlefields have always...
Super Subordinates: Followership in the British Army
“We are often uncomfortable with the idea of being called a follower. We want to act as a leader and be recognised as a leader.”...
Why Definitions Matter When Discussing Bullying
In my previous article I explored the phenomenon of Upward Bullying. Part 2 of the series will draw attention to the importance of definitions, how...
Army Leaders: Your Open Door Opens Doors
The British Army of 2023 faces a wide array of challenges. Fortunately for the organisation, amongst the turbulence, there exists a remarkable group of individuals...
Why We Shouldn’t Wait To Implement Haythornthwaite
Published last month, the Haythornthwaite review of Armed Forces Incentivisation proposed radical changes to career management and reward systems. Recommendations put forward in this paper...