Social competences of the command staff in hierarchical structures – the example of the Polish Armed Forces Cover Image

Kompetencje społeczne kadry dowódczej w strukturach zhierarchizowanych – przykład Sił Zbrojnych RP
Social competences of the command staff in hierarchical structures – the example of the Polish Armed Forces

Author(s): Kazimierz Piotrkowski, Michał Nowak
Subject(s): Security and defense
Published by: Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna im. Jarosława Dąbrowskiego
Keywords: social competence; commanding staff; Polish Armed Forces;

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present and discuss the issue of social competences in the structures of the Polish Armed Forces. This article seeks to present the most important issues concerning the social competence of the armed forces’ personnel on the basis of their own research. The first part of the article presents the essence and importance of social competence in working with people. In the mainstream of the article, the results of studies were presented, which indicated the level of social competence possessed and expected in the self assessment of the commanders tested. The analysis identified a competence gap in the command staff of the Polish Armed Forces that needed to be improved. The greatest need to systematically improve their competences was identified in the following areas: leadership, building good relationships with people and teamwork, conflict management, work experience and motivating subordinates.

  • Issue Year: 17/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 93-104
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish
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