The ability to understand and influence foreign operations and environments while leading an inclusive team requires training in foundational and anthropological theories about human behaviour and cultures. At this level, stewards actively shape group identity, fostering individual skills and aligning team behaviours to effectively operate in a broad range of cultural contexts.
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Culture AlignmentThe Crimson Thread of KinshipLindsay Murray and Percy Ings are commemorated at a cemetery in Breadalbane, New South Wales. Both men were raised in Australia and killed in the Battle of Fromelles in 1916. Both are interred 17,000 km from home. That they were involved in a war so far away is central to Australia’s status in a British world in the early 20th century. Murray and Ings trained and served as Australian soldiers in a standardised Empire army. They personify the British learning experience of the Western Front. Their loss was keenly felt by family and friends in Australia.
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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 Teams Lead LeadersWorking With Civvies – the Integrated WorkplaceThis paper will examine some of the cultural differences between uniformed military personnel and APS staff.
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Character Role ModelCan Australians fight?A change in the character of war is the importance of pre-conflict, political warfare to weaken adversaries and undermine their will to fight. Meanwhile, recent wars between states reinforced the enduring nature of protracted, conventional war to avoid existential threats. This essay asks if Australia has the national understanding to counter the impact of political warfare and the commensurate will to endure a protracted war in the Indo-Pacific.<15 min01/03/2023