Military Management | The Runway

As a topic of Program Wirraway, Military Management focuses on promoting professionalism through up-skilling in the broad areas of management, organisational and cultural competence, attitudes, values and ethics, resilience, and strategies to be employed as you navigate the complex Defence systems as you navigate military and civilian organisational systems throughout your career. Military management involves efficiently coordinating resources and personnel within the armed forces to achieve mission objectives. It requires effective planning, organization, and direction of military activities while promoting accountability and teamwork. Strong decision-making skills, adaptability, and fostering professional growth are essential. Military management is vital for maintaining readiness and ensuring successful mission accomplishment.

Shoalwater Bay Training Area.

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Central Queensland councils pitch for expanded Defence investment

Local leaders are positioning the region as a long-term investment hub, arguing its location, infrastructure, and industry base would strengthen national resilience. Medical, rescue, and uncrewed systems proposed; a deep-water port and airport enhance capability.

HMAS Cape Solander arrives in Darwin

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This doesn’t add up: as strategy looks north, Defence workforce shifts south

Australia’s strategic focus has moved north, yet permanent staff remain concentrated elsewhere weakening readiness and scalability. Issues such as housing, schooling and partner careers remain problematic, as industry desperately needs skilled staff close to bases.

Peregrine RAAF Base Edinburgh.

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Australia’s new National Defence Strategy must embrace adaptation as warfare evolves

The author argues the strategy needs to prioritise faster learning and adaptation to improve capability. Without this, institutions and leaders will struggle to respond effectively as risks grow, partnerships change and uncertainty becomes the norm.

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Workplace patterns that limit career potential

People can feel stuck in their career, often because they’re in a narrow pattern. Break patterns by communicating your focus, working with others before making big decisions and thinking strategically about broader opportunities.

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We asked pro organizers for help tidying our messy office storage closet. These are the 10 products they recommended

The office or workshop can be cluttered and disorganised—especially with multiple personnel using them. This article proposes some simple organisation methods. (note: products mentioned in this article are not endorsed by The Runway).

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Mariners first: rebuilding Australia’s navy for war at sea

Australia’s navy must shift from peacetime habits to warfighting at sea, placing mariners first, reshaping structure, training, promotion, and pay; because history shows forces built for peace do not adapt fast enough when war comes.

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Why the U.S. Navy Doesn’t Build Battleships Anymore

Battleships faded because range, cost, and vulnerability no longer fit modern conflict—precision strike, dispersion, and networks matter more. However, old platforms still shape public imagination and funding debates, even when they weaken real capability.

Cyber Command Australia

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The hunt for the next Alan Turing: The MOD's plan to survive a war in cyberspace

To combat more than 90,000 cyber-attacks on UK defence over the past two years, active recruiting of cyber warriors is a priority. Cyber warriors have changed recruitment rules, which includes focusing on neurodivergent people.

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Bear Grylls passed SAS selection on second try – no mean feat for this demanding course

UK Special Forces selection process is regarded as one of the toughest in the world, with only 10 percent passing. British adventurer, Bear Grylls, failed the course on first attempt, but promotes learning from failures.

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Soft skills, self-belief and curiosity: Key qualities to develop for success on civvy street

For many personnel, transitioning isn't as simple as getting a new job. Veterans are changing their culture, routine and community. Having self-belief, curiosity, a network, and underpinning soft skills are key for success.