‘Education for the Masses’ – Is it Time to Revolutionise PME?
Are we casting adrift those who fail to make the grade, be that officers or soldiers, sailors and airmen? The immortal words ‘Let’s have a
Category : People and Leadership
Engagement – Fighting the Myths of Blackadder, Bad Lads and Bullies.
The Army has a problem with its perception in the public. In my previous article “Winning the Narrative” I mentioned “Soldiers are victims”. This view
Leadership Lessons from Terrorists
Visit any officers mess and the shelves will likely be awash with leadership tomes of the great and good. We are encouraged to emulate the
The Case for a Non-Warfare Officer First Sea Lord.
The Chief Executive and Chairman of British Airways is Spanish businessman called Álex Cruz de Llano. Although he has a degree in Industrial Engineering he
“My Correct Views on Everything”*: Gender and the Sexes in the Armed Forces
Or, what I recommend readers consider as women are integrated across the military enterprise Before diving into the thick of things, I would like to
The Changing Face of a 21st Century Divisional Officer
Modern day Service Personnel have modern day needs; how does the Divisional Officer help? This article is designed to provoke thought and self-reflection; thought on
Ground Close Combat is Masculine
When I read the article “Hyper-Masculinity and Ground Close Combat” I was saddened by the conflation of terms and lack of discussion on the primary
Reimagining Work
Tesla’s worst decision to date, in my opinion, has been not revoking Elon Musk’s Twitter access. Before he made headlines for the infamous ‘Funding Secured’
Gifted amateurs in a cut-throat world: The RN and DE&S?
“IT’S ALL ABBEY WOOD’S FAULT. WHY CAN’T THEY GET {INSERT GRIPE-OF-THE-MONTH HERE} RIGHT?” It’s an easy and oft deployed throw-away remark common across the Fleet.
Harnessing the Intellectual Edge: From Critical Thought to Fighting Power
‘An Armed Service that is out-thought will almost always be out-fought,’ Despite this unequivocal statement, from the Maritime Doctrine Primer, there has always been a