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The British Army believes that its significant investment into human capital development can ‘unstick’ individuals from their socio-economic background (SEB), opening up the possibility for...

Does the Military Develop Narcissistic Leaders?

Major Ronald F. RobertsJanuary 21, 2020January 25, 2020

by Major Ronald F. RobertsJanuary 21, 2020January 25, 202002952

Narcissism certainly exists among military leaders, but whether or not the military encourages such traits is worth considering. To be sure, there is an understandable...

Air People and Leadership Short Read

RAF Warrant Officers Don’t Grow Beards!

Sarah CotmanJanuary 14, 2020January 8, 2020

by Sarah CotmanJanuary 14, 2020January 8, 202002434

When my good friend and colleague told me he had shaved his beard off after few weeks, I wasn’t too surprised. I presumed he had...

Interview with Commander Field Army Lieutenant General Ivan Jones CB

January 10, 2020January 17, 2020

In December 2019 we interviewed the Commander of the Field Army, Lieutenant General Ivan Jones CB. Questions were formed from those submitted to Wavell Room...

Alcohol, Moderation and the Military; ‘Tis the Season to be Merry.

Lt Col Rob 'Pagey' PageDecember 10, 2019December 11, 2019

by Lt Col Rob 'Pagey' PageDecember 10, 2019December 11, 201902170

“By the time you read this, I’ll be almost 800 days sober…” Moderation… What does that word mean to you? How would you define it...

Is the British military too fat to think?

Steve MaguireOctober 9, 2019October 30, 2019

by Steve MaguireOctober 9, 2019October 30, 201903377

Disruption, or the need to think and act differently, has become a hot topic across the British military. Hot yes, but not a new topic. ...