Train as You're Going to Fight: The Importance of Reality-Based Training

I recently had to recertify for one of my key medical competencies at work, with the one-day training course being run at the regional hospital I work at. Although the training was delivered by an outstanding instructor, and was highly engaging, it...

A Building Process for Your Leadership Skills

We know from our line of work that without the concept of skilled leadership built into at every level, be it at the brigade level all the way down to the platoon and detachment level, independently acting participants will translate into a lack of...

To Post or Not to Post

Social media platforms have become an accepted means of communication for U.S. Army Soldiers. They often maintain contact with loved ones and document daily activities by regularly sharing content. Yet, as a Soldier, whether intentional or...

Unlocking the Potential of Every Soldier

In recent years the Army has spent real time and energy emphasising leadership. The introduction of the Army Leadership Code has been the most obvious example, but the establishment of the Centre for Army Leadership (CAL) and the near constant...

Adventure Training and Professional Development

Adventure Training you may ask, what is that?  Ironically, that seems to be a common question when the topic is brought up. Yes - I know, the soldiers know what adventure training is, but the level of attention adventure training receives in...

Allied NCM PME Resources

The Canadian Army is transforming to become a more relevant future force. According to the Commander of the Canadian Army (CCA), LGen Erye’s Command Philosophy on professional development he declares that, “I expect all commanders to execute...