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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!
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Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Join our host Ash Bhardwaj as he speaks with part of the training team on Op INTERFLEX. They share their experiences training Ukrainian officers and soldiers, focusing on leadership, decision-making, and adaptability under pressure.
In this episode, we explore the unique challenges of their work, from navigating cultural and doctrinal differences to fostering collaboration between Ukrainian and British forces. They also reflect on the emotional toll of training troops for active conflict and the profound impact of witnessing their success on the battlefield.
The conversation also explores the emotional toll of their work and the profound impact of seeing their trainees return to the battlefield. Despite these challenges, both instructors emphasise the importance of professionalism, empathy, and human connection in military training.
This episode offers a unique perspective on the role of military leadership in shaping battle-ready teams, highlighting the collaboration and mutual learning between Ukrainian and British forces.
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