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The Centre for Army Leadership’s “on the road” podcast series “Designed to Lead” seeks to showcase how the British Army deliberately develops leaders at key stages of a Soldier’s and Officer’s careers. Each episode will focus on a different part of their leadership journey, bringing in practitioners responsible for designing, delivering, and shaping leadership development through both formal training and education. If you’re early in your career, thinking about what comes next, or just want to understand how you’re being (or will be) deliberately developed as a leader, this series is for you!
The Centre for Army Leadership’s “on the road” podcast series “Designed to Lead” seeks to showcase how the British Army deliberately develops leaders at key stages of a Soldier’s and Officer’s careers. Each episode will focus on a different part of their leadership journey, bringing in practitioners responsible for designing, delivering, and shaping leadership development through both formal training and education. If you’re early in your career, thinking about what comes next, or just want to understand how you’re being (or will be) deliberately developed as a leader, this series is for you!
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How does the Army develop foundational leadership skills in their soldiers?
In the third episode of Designed to Lead, Dan Russell returns to Army Training Centre Pirbright to uncover how soldiers are taught the foundational skills that underpin successful leadership.
Joined by Instructor LSgt Billy Chipchase and Recruit Ffion Amberry, this episode explores how recruits’ confidence, communication, interpersonal skills, and values are taught and developed to create a solid foundation of soldiering that leadership can be built on.
Whether you’re considering a career as a Soldier or simply interested in how leadership potential is developed early, this episode provides practical insights, honest reflections, and key tips to help you prepare.

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