Leadership
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Levelling The Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy Cadet’s Curriculum Using The SQF-MILOF
Abstract: An ad-hoc working group associated with the European Initiative for the Exchange of Young Officers was tasked to develop the SQF-MILOF.[1] Based on the EQF[2] and European officers’ career development principles, SQF-MILOF defines the qualification requirements and the learning outcomes for the education and training conducted during officers’ life cycle. In the validation stage,… Read More
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Improving Efficiency Through Data-Driven Decision-Making In A Military Environment
Abstract: In today’s world, the challenge for military leaders is not the lack of data or information, but the management of a large amount of data and information. Due to the diversity and complexity, this quantity of data or information often cannot be evaluated by the commander and his staff with the required quality and… Read More
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Military Leader’s Identity, Role, And Competencies: Interrelated Aspects Of Leader Development
Abstract: Leader development includes obtaining certain competencies. For more internalised adoption of the officer’s role, it is necessary to raise cadets’ self-awareness and clarify future role expectations so cadets can identify and verify their future role. Several learning activities may help reveal one’s identity and develop such intrapersonal skills to achieve life-long self-directed development of… Read More
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Overcoming Complex Security Challenges
Abstract: The particular security challenges nations might face, whether it be during times of peace or conflict, are uncertain. Besides all uncertainty, nations inevitably require adequate apparatus to tackle contemporary challenges. Overcoming the most complex security challenges produced by hybrid warfare for the military requires effective adaptive management approaches, adaptive leadership and innovative problem-solving. Bottom-line-up-front:… Read More
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On Orientation: Moneyball
Abstract: The article highlights the importance of John Boyd’s emphasis on the importance of Orientation within his well-known Decision Cycle (often known as OODA loop). The story of the US Major League Baseball team, the Oakland Athletics, described in the movie, and the book Moneyball is used as an exemplar as the benefits of not… Read More
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