Ambassadorship in this setting combines a full recognition of one’s own cultural worldview with the assured ability to understand culturally complex contexts, project national interests in multinational coalitions, and engage with the full range of national and international partners and operational environments. Cultural expertise will enable the advancement of national interests and negotiate strategic outcomes for Defence while representing Defence as a fluent cross-cultural ambassador.
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Cross Cultural LeadershipIs the ADF an Institution or Organisation?Is the Australian Defence Force still a unique institution, or has it become just another job?
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Conceptual Frameworks Defence ValuesStill Losing our ReligionMilitary Wellbeing Support in a Secular Context. Delve into the complexities of providing support to non-religious Australian Defence Force members. Explore the reliance on religious chaplains and the need for diverse professionals. Discover the potential impact on member well-being and join us in exploring the evolving landscape of military support.<30 min26/07/2023 -
Lead Integrated SystemsThe Australian Military and Logistics: When Preparedness Equals SurvivalThe material comprises a 2014 interview with Air Vice Marshall John Blackburn (Retired), in which he poses a number of questions relating to the resilience of Australia’s Defence logistics capabilities. The questions and tacit solutions he proposes have become more relevant given recent instability in the South China Sea and the current shifts in US foreign policy.> 30 min10/07/2014