MILITARY LEADER’S OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES IN ADDRESSING EVER-CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53477/2784-2487-24-17Keywords:
operational environment; challenges; military leaders; skills; resilience; technology.Abstract
Abstract: As operational environments continue to evolve, military leaders face a broad spectrum of challenges, from rapidly changing technologies, geopolitical shifts, to increased threat diversity and the need to keep troop morale high in often difficult conditions. The aim of this study is to identify the main operational challenges and analyze their complexity, characteristics and impact on military leaders. This study also highlights the need for military leaders to develop a wide range of skills, including mental agility, critical thinking, adaptability, communication and resilience, and to remain open to continuous learning. These skills, combined with the use of technology, are necessary to respond effectively to new challenges and threats and contribute to the development of military leader resilience. The scientific research methods used to conduct this study are diverse, each with the ability to provide insight and solutions for military leaders.
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