Swiss Colonel Urs Amiet gives his insights on directing our Defence Attaché course for the first time. "One of my key tasks at the GCSP since I joined in January has been to coordinate this course, created to address the evolving role and increasing importance of Defence Attachés as liaisons between national militaries and the diplomatic community."
Dr Pál Dunay, Course Director of our International Training Course in Security Policy (ITC), dispels misconceptions about Ukraine and provides an all-round perspective on the current events. "Ukraine may well betray many, both in the East and West, but the price will again be paid by 44 million Ukrainians."
On the occasion of the Brussels Annual GCSP Alumni Reception and Dinner, we had a chance to catch up with the founder of the Belgian GCSP Alumni Association, Colonel GC Guido Maene, and ask him a few questions about the formation, purpose and functioning of the association.
Recently, the participants of our 3-month ETC course were asked about which leadership challenges they have faced during crisis or emergency situations they have encountered during their career. Here are some of the takeaways from the session:
Overestimate rather than underestimate the severity of the situation
"We are in a hurry, let's sit down!"
Manage your energy, not your stress
Beware of groupthink
Say what you know rather than what you hope
Empower those who know more than you do
Develop multiple scenarios and draw up a crisis management plan
Practice, practice, practice
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