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.

Military Management

TED TALK: The Secret to Finding Your Ideal Workplace

Marion Campan shares strategies for identifying workplaces that align with personal values, skills, and ambitions. The talk provides insights into evaluating work environments to enhance career satisfaction and growth.

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How Much Should I Tell a Team Whose Boss Is on Thin Ice?

A conundrum for military managers is how much can they reveal, if anything, about personal management matters to maintain both morale and privacy.

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These 3 policies can help reduce burnout in the workplace

The demands of employees are increasing, however, to maintain productivity the astute manager will try and be flexible while still working within and meeting organisational requirements.

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Social media among many barriers to bringing back a draft, report says

Militaries considering rapid expansion should take note of US Department of Defence research which identifies cultural barriers and dwindling physical standards as challenges to introducing a draft

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Should I be brutally honest in my exit interview?

Military managers often conduct exit interviews when personnel leave or are posted, but many people are unsure how to approach this type of interview.

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Neuroscientist Says That Without This Key Element, The 10,000-hour Rule To Master Any Skill Goes To Waste

Stanford professor David Eagleman asserts that mastering skills through the 10,000-hour rule requires initial talent and the practice to be personally relevant and motivating; without these elements, the extensive practice won't effectively lead to learning or skill mastery.

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No 30-year-old drone wingmen: US Air Force eyes regular CCA overhauls

This article explores the United States Air Force's shift in strategy regarding collaborative combat aircraft, focusing on balancing costs with shorter lifecycles. It offers valuable insights into innovative approaches and efficient resource management for strategic planning and future operations.

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Taiwan may yet become a porcupine

This article examines Taiwan's new defence approach under President Lai Ching-te, focusing on the adoption of a "porcupine strategy." This method aims to make Taiwan more resilient against potential Chinese invasions by relying on dispersed, mobile, and cost-effective weaponry instead of conventional, high-profile systems.

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The beauty of an 80 percent solution: lessons from the RQ-7B program

This article argues that identifying a ‘minimum viable capability’ (MVC), and then procuring a ‘minimum viable product’ (MVP), has enhanced acquisition efficiency and capability.

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Military Management (ADF FOCUS)

High quality management in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is vital for ensuring operational readiness, career development, and welfare of military personnel, thereby maintaining a skilled, motivated, and diverse workforce essential for national defence.