Reflection of the Practical Requirements for the Knowledge and Skills of the Commanders in the Study at the Univerzity of Defence Cover Image

Reflexe praktických požadavků na znalosti a dovednosti velitelů ve studiu na UO
Reflection of the Practical Requirements for the Knowledge and Skills of the Commanders in the Study at the Univerzity of Defence

Author(s): Miroslav Mašlej
Subject(s): Security and defense, School education, Higher Education , State/Government and Education
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: Study Programme; Commander; Manager; Leadership; Motivation; University Education; Commanders’ Mistake; Decision-Making

Summary/Abstract: University of Defence, in coop. with General Staff of Czech Armed Forces, declares accreditation of new study programme. Its aim to prepare a universally educated officer with appropriate professional and language skills emphasizing the employability within his or her professional career. This new study programme emphasizes the military character of education and the ability to respond flexibly to the needs of the Army of the Czech Republic. Soft managerial skills of a commander, as far as people leadership is concerned, are also supported significantly. The aim of the article is to show the current effort of the Faculty of Military Leadership at the University of Defence to optimize the university education of a future commander-manager.

  • Issue Year: 25/2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 125-131
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Czech