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"Leave your unit better than when you came” – leadership lessons for aspiring commanding officers

There are many qualities that a Commanding Officer (CO) must possess in order for them to lead their unit well. In this essay, the author shares the seven key factors that he feels an aspiring CO needs to consider when drawing out their own action plan as they take on the role of a CO, in order for them to have a more meaningful CO tour in their career.
Author: Singapore Armed Forces
Published: Singapore 2024
8p.

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A comparison of two generals during world war two - General Percival & General McArthur

This essay undertakes a meticulous examination of the military leadership exhibited by General Arthur Percival during the Malayan Campaign and General Douglas MacArthur's command in the Philippines Campaign. By employing a comparative approach, the author aims to illuminate the distinct strategies, decision-making processes and overall performance of these two prominent military figures during a critical period of World War II in the Pacific theatre.
Author: ME6 Khor Mark Wan
Published: 2023
8 p.

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Udemy Business

Udemy Business is an online learning platform that offers thousands of courses on key soft skills and technical topics such as Software Development, Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Programming, IT, and more.
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Guide to Action Learning Process (ALP) in the SAF

This guide has been developed in response to frequently asked questions by servicemen about building effective teams and facilitating ALP sessions, in addition to learning more about the ALP concepts and tools.
Author: Singapore Armed Forces
Published: Singapore : Singapore Armed Forces, 2017

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The specialist cadet handbook

Specialists and MEs are warfighters, trainers and leaders who partner the Officers and Senior MEs in Training, Operations and Administration. They pride themselves in being subject matter experts (SME) in their domains, and lead the Army by providing last mile leadership for their soldiers. They are the link betweenthe command intent and mission outcome. They achieve this by taking charge of force preparation, training, enforcing regimentation and discipline, working to deepen war-fighting skills, knowledge, and expertise. To help prepare you for the journey ahead, this handbook provides an overview of the Specialist and Warrant Officer Institute (SWI) and the Specialist Cadet Course (SCC). It contains the history of SWI, an outline of the SCC curriculum, and some key training highlights in SCS.
Author: Singapore Armed Forces
Published: Singapore, Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) 2023
21p.

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Fighting the COVID-19 pandemic leadership reflections from the SAF / the Singapore Armed Forces presents.

Foreword / Dr Ng Eng Hen -- Message / Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Melvyn Ong Su Kiat -- Timeline of the SAF's Journey Through the Covid-19 Pandemic -- Chapter 1 - The Virus Hits -- Chapter 2 - All Hands on Deck -- Chapter 3 - The Power of Tech -- Chapter 4 - Adapting on the Go -- Chapter 5 - Staying Ahead -- Chapter 6 - Home Care Bound -- Chapter 7 - Business as Usual -- Chapter 8 - Command in a Complex Environment -- Chapter 9 - Many Steps in One Big Stride -- Chapter 10 - Agile Responses -- Editor's Afternote -- Leadership Reflections from the Edge / Director of Joint Operations MG Neo Chin Wee David, Commander Joint Task Force (Assurance) BG Seet Uei Lim, Commander Combat Service Support Command BG Terry Tan Koon Woo, Chief of Medical Corps COL (NS) (DR) Lo Hong Yee -- Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements
Author: Singapore Armed Forces
Published: Singapore SAFTI Military Institute July, 2022
216p.
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Fighting the COVID-19 pandemic: leadership reflections from the SAF

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Striking the Balance Between Civilian Control and Military Adaptability

In this essay, the author highlights that while civilian leadership may help to drive top-down military innovation in peacetime, a civil-military relationship characterised by directive civilian control breeds a culture of deference and thus negatively affects a military's spontaneity in adapting to current realities. By examining the changes in civil-military relations in Israel from 1985 to 2006 and its corresponding effects on the Israel Defense Force's adaptation in dealing with Hezbollah, the author aims to illustrate that heightened civilian constraints on the military impinge on the military's ability to strategically and operationally adapt to the character of the Second Lebanon War. The author concludes that civilian and military leaders should seek a balanced and supportive civil-military relationship and foster a conducive culture of initiative and independent thinking to enable better integration of top-down innovation and bottom-up adaptation.
Author: Singapore Armed Forces
Published: Singapore, 2022
9p.

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Defence psychology

Foreword / Permanent Secretary (Defence) -- Foreword / Chief of Defence Force -- Preface / Director, Defence Psychology/Chief Psychologist -- Assessments for Personnel Decisions in MINDEF/SAF / Ms Carolyn Chah Choo Luan, Ms Vanessa Kho Yuru & Ms Grace Yip -- Supporting SAF Operations Through a Psychological Lens / MAJ Nah Jinping, CPT Jack Tan Jie Ze & CPT Justin Ong -- Leadership Development & Organisation Development in MINDEF/SAF / Mr Chua Khim Teck, Mr Tav Jing Xuan & Mr Heng Choon Peng -- Psychological Resilience and Other Factors that Maximise Performance in the SAF / Dr Mark Khei -- Psychotherapy at a Distance: The Allure of Teletherapy / Ms Dorothy Teo, Ms Annabel Koh, Ms Tina Tin & Ms Joanna Ng -- Occupational Health Psychology—Putting Health into Occupational Psychology / LTC(NS) Koh Ta Chuia, Mr Kester Poon & Ms Elaine Soon -- In Pursuit of Safety—The Application of Psychology in Safety Education, Data Analysis and Investigation / Ms Grace Yip, Ms Serene Koh & Ms Alicia Lee -- CONTENTS -- Behind the Scenes of Understanding Perceptions of the Military / Ms Amelia Boey & Ms Camy Chia -- Applying Behavioural Insights in MINDEF/SAF / Ms Chua Jia Rong & Ms Sophia Chua
Author: Singapore Armed Forces
Published: Singapore, 2021
88p.
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Open to outcome : a practical guide for facilitating & teaching experiential reflection / Micah Jacobson; Mari Ruddy

Open to Outcome 2 Edition presents the learning cycle model built around five questions designed to take experience in a group setting and connect and apply experiential learning to real life. The 5 Question Model easily applies to groups of varying ages and skill levels and can be used to encourage leadership and mentoring roles among peers. The authors use their field-tested technique to generate group discussion that increases individual member participation, learning, and internal reflection. They round out the book with essential how-tos as well as some innovative and creative ideas to spice up the process. A wonderful book for teachers, group facilitators, coaches, and others who work in an experiential or educational setting, Open to Outcome 2 Edition presents tools to heighten the learning experience
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Published: Bethany, OK : Wood N Barnes Publishing, 2015
xii, 140p. : ill. ; 18 cm

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Open to outcome : a practical guide for facilitating & teaching experiential reflection / Micah Jacobson; Mari Ruddy

Reflections on leadership

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Reflections on leadership / LG Desmond Kuek, MG Ng Chee Khern, MG Neo Kian Hong, RADM Chew Men Leong.

Author: Singapore Armed Forces
Published: Singapore, 2009.

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Leadership & Management Source

This database offers a large collection of best practices and benchmarks, providing learning content for training and development applications on a wide range of topics such as strategic planning, team management and the latest business theories.

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Guide to individual development process in the SAF

Author: Singapore Armed Forces
Feb 2018 Edition
Published: Singapore, February 2018

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Military leadership in the 21st century : science and practice / Kim-Yin Chan; Star Soh; Regena Ramaya

Author: Kim-Yin Chan; Star Soh; Regena Ramaya
Published: Singapore : Cengage Learning, 2011
xxviii, 257 p. : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Katibah Nusantara and its threat to the Southeast Asian region

Governments and law enforcement agencies in Southeast Asia recognise that Katibah Nusantara, the Malay Archipelago unit for ISIS, is a threat to the region. There is an urgent and essential need to understand more about this unit. Hitherto, scholarly works on Katibah Nusantara have been little, with the exception of those produced by the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) at RSIS and the Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict (IPAC). This dissertation aims to provide key insights into this unit, including its ideology, leadership, flow of funds and propagandistic tools. Focus is also given to the two key attacks in Southeast Asia that involved ISIS elements, mainly the Jan 2015 Jakarta attacks in Indonesia and the Jun 2016 Puchong attack in Malaysia. Finally, the Katibah Nusantara threat gear is introduced to understand the threats posed by the unit. It is proposed that to combat this threat, the "smart approach" consisting hard and soft power should be used, with emphasis on the soft power approach.
Author: Jacinta Lim Yinfang
Published: Singapore, 2017
80 p. ; 30cm
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Attributing cyber attacks [journal article]

Who did it? Attribution is fundamental. Human lives and the security of the state may depend on ascribing agency to an agent. In the context of computer network intrusions, attribution is commonly seen as one of the most intractable technical problems, as either solvable or not solvable, and as dependent mainly on the available forensic evidence. But is it? Is this a productive understanding of attribution? — This article argues that attribution is what states make of it. To show how, we introduce the Q Model: designed to explain, guide, and improve the making of attribution. Matching an offender to an offence is an exercise in minimising uncertainty on three levels: tactically, attribution is an art as well as a science; operationally, attribution is a nuanced process not a black-and-white
problem; and strategically, attribution is a function of what is at stake politically. Successful attribution requires a range of skills on all levels, careful management, time, leadership, stress-testing, prudent communication, and recognising limitations and challenges.
Author: Rid, Thomas, 1975-
In: Journal of Strategic Studies, Vol. 38 Nos. 1-2, p. 4-37
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Guide to Action Learning Process (ALP) in the SAF

This guide has been developed in response to frequently asked questions by servicemen about building effective teams and facilitating ALP sessions, in addition to learning more about the ALP concepts and tools.
Author: Singapore Armed Forces
Published: Singapore : Singapore Armed Forces, 2016

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Future-proofing the state: managing risks, responding to crises and building resilience / Jonathan Boston, John Wanna, Vic Lipski, Justin Pritchard

"This book focuses on the challenges facing governments and communities in preparing for and responding to major crises — especially the hard to predict yet unavoidable natural disasters ranging from earthquakes and tsunamis to floods and bushfires, as well as pandemics and global economic crises. Future-proofing the state and our societies involves decision-makers developing capacities to learn from recent 'disaster' experiences in order to be better placed to anticipate and prepare for foreseeable challenges. To undertake such futureproofing means taking long-term (and often recurring) problems seriously, managing risks appropriately, investing in preparedness, prevention and mitigation, reducing future vulnerability, building resilience in communities and institutions, and cultivating astute leadership. In the past we have often heard calls for 'better future-proofing' in the aftermath of disasters, but then neglected the imperatives of the message. Future-Proofing the State is organised around four key themes: how can we better predict and manage the future; how can we transform the short-term thinking shaped by our political cycles into more effective long-term planning; how can we build learning into our preparations for future policies and management; and how can we successfully build trust and community resilience to meet future challenges more adequately?"--Publisher's website.
Author: Boston, Jonathan
Published: Sydney : Australian National University, 2014
xv : 302 p. ; 25 cm

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Innovative Leadership – a case study of Tal Afar and implications for the SAF

Author: Bertram Ang
In: Pointer Vol. 39, No. 3 2013
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Innovative leadership – a case study of Tal Afar and implications for the SAF

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V39N3 - Thinking Libertarian Paternalism - Benefits for the Third Generation SAF in Management and Leadership

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Thinking Libertarian Paternalism - Benefits for the Third Generation SAF in Management and Leadership

Author: Gabriel Choy Weijie
In: Pointer Vol. 39, No. 3 2013
Pointer Article ; Vol. 39, No. 3

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Understanding the Millennial Generation : developing a more effective Workforce for the future SAF

Abstract: Singapore’s current enlistees are better educated, more adaptive and learn faster. they are also more acquainted with social media and technology. compared to their predecessors, these soldiers’ characteristics, requirements and expectations are vastly different. current junior ranks will eventually take over as senior commanders within the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). each generation has its own unique characteristics with their strengths and shortfalls. With proper training and engagement, generation Y’s unique qualities can be harnessed to build an effective and committed workforce for the future SAF. the current leadership can achieve this by understanding this generation’s unique characteristics through better engagement rather than stifling their natural talents. Keywords: Leadership; Strategies; Future Planning; Generation Y
Author: Fu Wei’en Eugene
In: Pointer Vol. 39, No. 1 2013
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Realizing the Global Maritime Partnership: : Strategies for Enhancing Cooperation within the Asia Pacific Region

Abstract: The Global Maritime Partnership (GMP ) initiative embraces the ambitious objective of providing a secure global maritime commons. This article analyses how the GMP may evolve in the Asia Pacific, given the changing regional security environment, challenges in implementation, and arising opportunities. While the United States (US ) will continue to be the predominant power in the Asia Pacific for the foreseeable future, China and India will continue to build up their military capabilities. It argues that in order to maintain its leadership role within the Asia Pacific region, the US needs to recognize the emergence of China and India and adopt a GMP policy that is inclusive of these two countries by leveraging on existing multilateral frameworks of cooperation. Keywords: Asia-Pacific; Global Maritime Partnership; Maritime Cooperation; Maritime Security
Author: Joshua Toh
In: Pointer vol. 38, No. 4 2012
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Opening the Black Box : how command teams sensemake

Abstract: Teams are an increasingly common feature of many organizations. in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), we create a variety of teams to carry out the many requirements of the organization. For example, we create and develop combat teams to perform the tactical actions required in combat and command teams at all levels to perform the critical function of command and control during operations. In peacetime, we create project teams and working committees to perform tasks that further enhance the saf’s organizational effectiveness in the areas of human resource and organizational structure optimization, technological development and implementation, and organizational culture and learning. the objective of this article is threefold. first, the concept of sensemaking is examined. second, some of the pitfalls that may affect the quality of the collective sensemaking process are discussed. finally, a number of recommendations to mitigate the effects of these pitfalls are proposed. Keywords: Collective Sensemaking; Team Leadership; Problem Solving; Organizational Effectiveness
Author: Lim Beng Chong
In: Pointer Vol. 38, No. 2 2012
Pointer Article ; Vol. 38, No. 2

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Operational Learning : The New Relevancy For Knowledge Management In The Singapore Armed Forces

This paper conceptualises the issues involved and possible enhancements to shift existing systems, processes
and practices in order to address operations learning within the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). It will specifi cally
discuss how the SAF's early investments in knowledge management, leadership development and organisational
learning need to come together to harmonise the systems, process and practices in order to to systematise
operations learning.
Keywords: Operations Learning; Knowledge Management; Organisational Learning; Leadership Development; Third
Generation SAF
Author: Karuna Ramanathan

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Takeaways From Business School For The SAF

There are three areas of Business School insights we can apply. The first includes finance, economics and accounting. This is followed by strategy, marketing, organisational behavior and operations management. The third bucket includes human resource, leadership and organisational transformation. This article will go through some of the above areas and leverage the material from these disciplines to comment on some of the challenges we face in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).Keywords: Leadership and Organisational Development; Homophily; Performance, Experience, Learning (PEL) Model; Pareto Principle
Author: Frederick Chew
In: Pointer Vol. 38, No. 1 2012
Pointer Article ; Vol. 38, No. 1

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V35N2 - Living into Military Leadership - The Personal Reflections of an ex-RSAF Officer

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