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...
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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...
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.”...
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...
Making Change Happen in the Army
Introduction In a world where the speed of change is ever-increasing, keeping pace and adapting is crucial to the Army’s ability to maintain relevance and...
Alanbrooke vs Gerasimov: Morale Crisis Redux
Introduction Recent studies of wartime morale focus on the intersection of combat effectiveness, and morale. This is important, considering the large role that conscription played...
Bosses Get Bullied Too: Exploring Upward Bullying
Let me paint a picture. You have just joined a team as a new manager and you have a member of staff who appears to...
Five Top Tips: Surviving an Outer Office
You have just been posted to a new job which sees you working as part of an Outer Office. Did you know that your life...
Humility: The 7th Core Value?
“Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility” ~ Saint...