BLUF

Reading is crucial for military professionals as it helps to develop critical thinking, broaden knowledge and perspectives, enhance military professionalism, sharpen analytical skills, and keep up-to-date with the latest developments and emerging trends, enabling individuals to make informed decisions and achieve mission success.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. Develops critical thinking, knowledge, communication, and leadership skills
  2. Enhances military professionalism outside of the individual's main specialization
  3. Sharpens critical thinking processes through exposure to different viewpoints and perspectives
  4. Increases awareness of a wide range of issues and topics
  5. Keeps individuals informed about the latest developments and emerging trends.
ADDITIONAL READING
  1. 10 Top Critical Thinking Skills (And How to Improve Them)
  2. ADF Philosophical Doctrine - ADF Leadership Recommended Reading 
  3. AIR AND SPACE POWER: COLLECTIONS 
  4. ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME) 
  5. CHANGE MANAGEMENT: USEFUL ARTICLES 01
  6. DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE: USEFUL ARTICLES 01
  7. Future Proofing the Profession: The Importance of Military History 
  8. GENERATIONAL LABELLING WEB LINKS
  9. GUIDELINES: CHECKING WEB SOURCES FOR ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, BIAS AND REPUTATION 
  10. LEADERSHIP USEFUL ARTICLES 
  11. LEADERSHIP STYLES—ARTICLES
  12. MILITARY HISTORY GENERAL ARTICLES
  13. MILITARY HISTORY RESOURCES 
  14. PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (PME) RESOURCES 
  15. RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES: USEFUL ARTICLES 01 
  16. RUSSIAN-UKRAINE CONFLICT—ARTICLES 
  17. STAFF/PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT USEFUL ARTICLES 01 

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