by Andrew Marshall

The Difference: Talkers and Doers

“There often occurred to me the difference between the Professor of Economics and the business man, as judged by their financial success. The business man may not perhaps be on the same intellectual plane as the professor, but he bases his ideas on real facts and puts the whole power of his will behind their… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Defence College of Technical Training: An MOD Case Study

Research Paper Title Case Study – Ministry of Defence. Abstract For four years between 2009 and 2013 Colonel Garry Hearn, a serving army officer with over 35 years’ experience, was the principal of a large, then Defence College for Communications and Information Systems (renamed Defence School of CIS in 2012). This was a multi-site college with over 1,000 staff, 600 of which were trainers… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

German Officer Education in the Interwar Years

Research Paper Title German Officer Education in the Interwar Years. Abstract This dissertation is trying to discover some of the reasons why the Germans were so successful on the tactical level during World War II. Several factors contributed to this. The dissertation however, will limit itself to focussing on the human side of it. To be… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Physical Fitness & Academic Performance: Any Link?

Research Paper Title Physical Fitness and Academic Performance: Empirical Evidence from the National Administrative Senior High School Student Data in Taiwan. Background This study examined the relationship between the changes of physical fitness across the 3-year spectrum of senior high school study and academic performance measured by standardised tests in Taiwan. Methods A unique dataset… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Is IQ really that Important when it comes to School Success?

Researchers have discovered that your child’s success at school may have more to do with their personality and openness to learn than their IQ level. Dr Justin Coulson (psychologist) investigates: A guy I know – let’s call him Justin – was a failure at school by nearly all measures. I (oops, ‘he’) had few friends.… Read More