by Andrew Marshall

Visit to the Army Staff and Leadership School – Pirbright

Originally posted on Principal's Blog:
I visited the Army Staff and Leadership School (ASLS) at Pirbright on Thursday. I was accompanied by my Human Resources & Development Manager, Saskia Larsen, and by my Head of Adult and Professional Faculty, Karen Biggin. We were hosted very warmly by the Commanding Officer – Lieutenant Colonel Matthew…

by Andrew Marshall

The Qualities & Functions of a ‘Military’ Leader

Qualities of a Leader Courage. Willpower. Initiative. Knowledge. Integrity. Self confidence. Enthusiasm. An ability to communicate. Functions of a Leader Planning. Briefing. Controlling. Supporting. Discipline. Evaluating. As taught on the now defunct Military Proficiency Certificate (MPC) course to Junior Non-Commissioned Officers (JNCOs). The MPC was replaced by the Command, Leadership and Management (CLM) programme, which… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

The Fundamental & Principle Elements of Military Leadership

Fundamentals of Leadership The will to dominate combined with the character which inspires confidence. Principles of Leadership To be technically and tactically proficient. Seek Self-improvement. Know your soldiers and be concerned for their welfare. Keep soldiers informed. Set the example. Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished. Train soldiers as a team. Make sound… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

The 20 Best Organisations for HR

Number 4: The UK Armed Forces Key Traits: Engagement; Recruitment and evaluation; Learning and development; Equality and diversity; and Leadership. Excerpt: Qualityof training and leadership is paramount in any organisation. In the British Army, RAF and Royal Navy, it can be a matter of life or death. When your staff sign a contract agreeing to… Read More