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We RESEARCH, DEVELOP, and DISTRIBUTE the British Army’s Leadership Doctrine

03/11/2026

Great leaders don’t just tell people what to do, they explain why it matters.

When leaders communicate the purpose behind the task, the vision, or the mission, they inspire others to follow because they believe in it, not just because they have to.

The ‘why’ fosters trust, loyalty, and a deeper connection between leaders and their teams. It builds a shared belief and strengthens the bond that drives success.

So, next time you're leading a project or rallying your team, remember: as Simon Sinek puts it, "Start with why.”

Interested in learning more? Check out the Army Leadership Doctrine on our website!

02/11/2026

Our reading list - made in collaboration with the Army Library and Information Service (ALIS) - returns with our first truly fictional book!

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson follows a soldier trying to save his men from an army that sees them as expendable in a senseless war, a general trying to unite ten armies against a single foe and bring a moral code to life, and a student stumbling across the true cause of the war.

Filled with leadership lessons and examples, good and bad, this read shows that the best leaders are the ones who genuinely care for and develop the people under them.

ALIS is a FREE resource for any serving member of the Army (regular and reserve), available through Defence Connect. Depending on availability ALIS can provide an E-book or physical copy posted to you for free.

30/10/2026

Interested in more? Check out the Designed to Lead Podcast from the Centre for Army Leadership on Youtube or wherever you listen.

https://youtu.be/CX0GvQp9L0E?si=FX-vHLis2himWl4v

30/10/2026

Introducing the speakers at !

Chris Chant is a senior civil servant within the Ministry of Defence. Since early 2024 he has been the senior civilian resilience and home defence advisor to the Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Support Operations). He oversees Project PUMA, which is seeking to develop civilian enablers across government and in industry to support military mobility. He has recently been appointed as the Ministry of Defence senior sponsor for Civil Military Interaction (CIMIC).

Chris first joined government in 2006 and has held national security and defence focused roles in policy development, intelligence assessment, and operational delivery. From 2010-11 Chris served in the Private Office of the Security Minister, acting as an advisor to three successive ministers across two government administrations. In 2020 Chris was appointed Director of the Joint Maritime Security Centre, the UK’s operational coordination and information sharing organisation for maritime security. During his tenure he oversaw a period of significantly enhanced joint working and coherence between the Royal Navy and the many civilian agencies involved in maritime security.

Concurrently, Chris also served as the United Kingdom’s National Coordinator for Maritime Security Response. In 2022 Chris joined the Department of Transport to oversee the Ministry’s resilience and contingency planning portfolio and lead the UK’s Transport Security Operations Centre.

Outside of the Civil Service Chris spent time as a security sector reform consultant, designing and implementing security sector reform programming on behalf of the UK government, and working in fragile and conflict affected states including Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Somalia.

Chris joined the British Army Reserve in 2020. In 2024 he commissioned into the General Service Corps after completing the reservist commissioning course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He is a CIMIC advisor currently embedded within the Joint CIMIC Group.

Sound interesting? The online conference will be held on Thursday, 19th November 2026. Attendance is open to all, military or civilian. Registration is through the link below. Register now so you don’t miss out!

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29/10/2026

Position open to reserve Private (OR1) - Captain (OF2).

Applicants should be creative, adaptable, and must have a basic understanding of Canva or Adobe Express.

Position from 4 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2027, with 2 day hand over/takeover in the week of 7 Dec 2026 (flexible). Up to 65 RSDs available for the period, rank dependant.

Hybrid working available from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst - Accommodation provided.

To apply, email [email protected] with your CV, a CoC Letter of Recommendation, and a maximum 1 page cover letter outlining what you would bring to the role and an idea for the CAL Portfolio.

If you have any questions please message us through Instagram or LinkedIn. We'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Applications close 2359 on 20 Nov 2026. Successful applicants will be notified on 30 Nov 2026.

29/10/2026

Initiative is a fundamental of effective followership. The leader provides the vision and direction, but it is followers who turn this into action. The followers understand the context as well as their role and responsibilities. As such, they anticipate what is needed of them within their own level of competency and authority and are proactive in maximising the value they add to the team’s outcomes. They identify problems and challenges, actively seeking creative solutions. In the Army, disciplined initiative is a fundamental product of Mission Command.

- From the Army Followership Doctrine Note, available on our website.

28/10/2026

Introducing the speakers at !

Lt Gen Mike Elviss CB MBE commissioned into the Royal Regiment of Artillery in August 1995, joining 29th Commando Regiment Royal Artillery. He commanded 1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, 20th Armoured Brigade, the 3rd (UK) Division, the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps and UK Land Forces. On the staff, Elviss served in tactical, operational, and strategic military headquarters: as Chief of Staff 20th Armoured Brigade, the Military Assistant to COMARRC, and then the Military Assistant to the Deputy Commander of the International Security Assistance Force Afghanistan. He was Assistant Head Operations of the Afghanistan and Pakistan Current Commitments Teams in the Operations Directorate of the Ministry of Defence, before being Head Operations Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and Syria.

He attended the Higher Command and Staff Course in 2015 and became a member of the Royal College of Defence Studies in 2018 prior to filling the post of Assistant Chief of Staff (Operations) in Headquarters Land Forces. Latterly, he was Chief of Staff (Operations) at the UK’s Permanent Joint Headquarters.

Elviss was appointed Master Gunner Saint James’s Park in November 2025, sits on the Regimental Council of the Honourable Artillery Company and is the President of the Amphibious Bombardment Association.

Sound interesting? The online conference will be held on Thursday, 19th November 2026. Attendance is open to all, military or civilian. Registration is through the link below. Register now so you don’t miss out!

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28/10/2026

“The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example.”
-John Wooden

27/10/2026

Empathy and compassion are essential leadership skills, especially when it comes to 'knowing your people,' a cornerstone of the Army Leadership Framework. It’s about understanding others’ emotions and genuinely seeking to improve their situation.

But there's more to it: familial care, the deep bonds formed in high-pressure environments like training and operations, which create a kinship between leaders, followers, and peers.

While there’s a leadership 'sweet spot' that balances empathy with rational decision-making, both are crucial when courageous action is needed.

Interested in learning more? Check out the Army Leadership Doctrine on our website!

26/10/2026

Introducing the speakers at !

Paul O'Neill CBE is a Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and a member of the teaching staff at the Royal College of Defence Studies. His research interests cover national security strategy, NATO, and organisational aspects of Defence and security, including organisational design, human resources, professional military education and decision-making.

Previously, Paul was a Royal Air Force officer working in strategy and human resources roles across Defence. His career included commanding the Defence School of Personnel Administration, leading the military team working on the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review and latterly as the Head of Defence People Strategy. He has undertaken operational tours in Iraq, Northern Ireland, Oman, Turkey and Afghanistan where he was the Senior Advisor on Strategy and Policy to the Afghan Ministry of Interior.

Sound interesting? The online conference will be held on Thursday, 19th November 2026. Attendance is open to all, military or civilian. Registration is through the link below. Register now so you don’t miss out!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/LCGVjnC5my

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