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.

Australian Army Colonel Eric Modderman conducts a video conference call with the Afghan Deputy Minister of Interior as part of the Advise, Train and Assist mission in Afghanistan.

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Zoom bets billions on home working continuing in Five9 deal

During Covid-19, Zoom became a top-rated communication program used by many remote workers; Zoom is investing heavily in related apps, believing that the demand for remote working will continue.

Australian Defence Force and Queensland Police Service personnel during the Domestic Violence Symposium at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Queensland, on Tuesday, 03 May 22.

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Is being in the office essential for spontaneous collaboration and innovation?

Contrasting views are emerging about where and how spontaneous collaboration and innovation is likely to occur.

(l-r) Royal Australian Air Force Sergeants Tim Burrows, Peter Goff and Simon Baldrey raise funds for 'Soldier On' at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales.

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Why You’re So Anxious About Going Back to the Office

Returning to the workplace after periods of remote work can cause anxiety; however, understanding the psychology behind this anxiety can make the transition easier.

No. 3 Security Forces Squadron Leading Aircraftman Chaddyn Bray undertakes drone training, operating the Sky Ranger R70 drone from an airborne Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules.

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The Top 11 Tips to Avoid Procrastination and Meet Deadlines

Procrastination, if unaddressed, can affect you professionally and stop you from completing tasks and reaching your goals.

Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo (front left), and his delegation are given an overview of the Air Mission Training School procedural trainer by Royal Australian Air Force officer Squadron Leader Ryan Nunn (centre right) at RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria.

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The hybrid workplace - we're all feeling our way, who grasps the whole picture?

Splitting work time between home and office—the hybrid model— is becoming more common; one result of this has been the development and release of software/apps to make virtual communication more manageable and more effective.

Lieutenant Colonel Sarah Craig, Captain Dmitry Khanekov and Major Sandi Williams wave to Afghanistan evacuees boarding a flight to Australia, from the ADF's main operating base in the Middle East. (This image has been digitally altered - privacy).

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Last Year NSW had Centrelink Queues. Now there is skills shortage

The national skills shortage caused by border closures and an increase in infrastructure projects by Governments could put pressure on Defence’s ability to maintain and generate new capability.

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Why Australians must reconstruct skilling and on-the-job training

The ADF is part of the VET system; therefore, any reform of the VET sector is likely to affect Defence.

Army Captain Laura McCarthy serving under Service Category 3 (SERCAT 3) studying at home.

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Setting Up a Home Office: The Dos and Don'ts

COVID 19 has made working from home commonplace; therefore, you must get the right set-up for your home office.

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Why Do We Cling to Vacuous Generation Labels Such as ‘Millennial’?

We stereotype generations into groupings such as Millennials and Boomers to understand ourselves and those around us—but is this an oversimplification of a complex reality.

Avionics Technician, Aircraftwoman Chelsea West, furthers her studies in the No. 37 Squadron, Technical Training Flight, at RAAF Base Richmond, New South Wales.

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How To Do Hybrid Right?

COVID-19 has changed attitudes towards working at home; the preferred option now is a hybrid work structure where people can split their work time between the office and home.