Cyclic Meditation is a 20-minute yoga technique developed by Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Samathana University to combat stress. It involves simple asanas interspersed with relaxation techniques in a cyclic pattern. Research has shown it provides deep relaxation and releases accumulated stress from the system, improving creativity, productivity, and emotional stability while reducing stress-related health issues like hypertension. The technique is based on stimulating and relaxing the mind in cycles derived from the Mandukya Upanishad to solve the complex problem of a distracted mind.
يعتبر تقييم جودة الخطط العلاجية في المدارس ركنا هاما من أركان النظام التعليمي والتربوي الحديث ، وتبذل مراكز البحث والتطوير التربوي والتعليمي، جهودا كبيرة ومتواصلة من أجل تنفيذ عمليات التقويم في التعليم وفق استراتيجيات محددة ودقيقة من أجل تحقيق الفائدة المرجوة من هذه العملية الهامة.
ولقد تطور مفهوم التقويم التعليمي التربوي بشكل كبير خلال السنوات الثلاثين الماضية ، وأصبح مجالا علميا رئيسا متميزا لا يتقنه سوى نخبة من الخبراء من ذوي الكفاءة العلمية والتربوية الرفيعة .
Cyclic Meditation is a 20-minute yoga technique developed by Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Samathana University to combat stress. It involves simple asanas interspersed with relaxation techniques in a cyclic pattern. Research has shown it provides deep relaxation and releases accumulated stress from the system, improving creativity, productivity, and emotional stability while reducing stress-related health issues like hypertension. The technique is based on stimulating and relaxing the mind in cycles derived from the Mandukya Upanishad to solve the complex problem of a distracted mind.
يعتبر تقييم جودة الخطط العلاجية في المدارس ركنا هاما من أركان النظام التعليمي والتربوي الحديث ، وتبذل مراكز البحث والتطوير التربوي والتعليمي، جهودا كبيرة ومتواصلة من أجل تنفيذ عمليات التقويم في التعليم وفق استراتيجيات محددة ودقيقة من أجل تحقيق الفائدة المرجوة من هذه العملية الهامة.
ولقد تطور مفهوم التقويم التعليمي التربوي بشكل كبير خلال السنوات الثلاثين الماضية ، وأصبح مجالا علميا رئيسا متميزا لا يتقنه سوى نخبة من الخبراء من ذوي الكفاءة العلمية والتربوية الرفيعة .
تُعدّ دراسة الشخصيات من المواضيع التي اهتمت بها العلوم القديمة والحديثة كعلم النفس، وبالرغم من تعدد الحضارات، والثقافات، والديانات، والعادات، وأساليب التنشئة الأسرية؛ فإنّ هناك ملامح عامة تحدّد نمط الشخصية، وهي على ارتباطٍ وثيقٍ بجميع مراحل الإنسان الحياتية، فالشخصية هي نتاج تجارب، ومواقف، وأحداثٍ، وتصرفاتٍ عدة تبلورت عبر فترةٍ زمنيةٍ لتشكّل شخصية الفرد
تُعتبر الألعاب التدريبية التي تستخدم وتطبق أثناء العملية التدريبية وسيلة للتعبير عن الذات وكشف قدراتها ومواهبها وإمكاناتها وليست فقط من أجل المتعة والتسلية.
والاحتياجات التدريبية هي مجموع التغييرات المطلوب إحداثها في معلومات وقدرات وخبرات العاملين مهما اختلفت مستوياتهم ومسمياتهم الوظيفية ....
د. حسين محمد أحمد عبد الباسط
العقل البشري أكبر نعمة وهبها الله عز وجل للإنسان، هو معقد للغاية في تركيبه ويصعب فهم طبيعة عمله، العقل هو الجزء الأساسي في جسد الإنسان المسؤول عن عمل بقية أجزاء الجسد بشكل صحيح وطبيعي جسد الانسان قد يبقى حياً في حال توقف العقل عن العمل ولكن الشخص بدون العقل
لا يستطيع فعليا أن يعيش حياة.
وفى هذه الدورة نتحدث عن العقل البشري وكيفية إدارة العقل البشري وتوجيهه إلى الافضل ونتطرق إلى مكونات ووظائف العقل البشري، وكيفية تنمية ذكاء العقل البشري.
عرض يوضح خطوات التسويق الالكتروني لدوراتك أونلاين، ويبدأ ببعض الأساسيات التي يجب توافرها قبل الخوض في الخطوات الفعلية العملية للتسويق الإلكتروني لها. العرض من إعداد وتصميم حلول التسويق الإلكتروني وهي شركة تسويق إلكتروني مصرية مقرها العاشر من رمضان.
القراءة الإبداعية تعني قراءة ما هو خارج السطور، وبالتالي هي قمة مستويات الفهم القرائي، لأنها عصارة التجارب وثمرة القراءات، وأعلى درجات السلم في مراحل القراءة؛ فمن لم يفهم شكل النص"الحرفي " أو لم يحلل النص جيدًا أو لم يتمكن من ملاحظة نقاط الضعف والقوة ويحكم على النص "القراءة الناقدة" فإنه لن يصل إلى القراءة الإبداعية "الجيدة على الأقل".
وهناك أمور يجب أخذها بعين الاعتبار لتنمية القراءة لدى الطفل، منها توفير مكان جاذب للقراءة والمناقشة، مما يؤدي إلى توليد أفكار جديدة، والتوصل إلى استنتاجات مختلفة، ما يساعد على عرض حلول متنوعة للمشاكل، وتطبيق الحلول في الواقع، مع البحث عن المعلومات والحقائق المذكورة في القصة أو الكتاب، وربط المقروء بالواقع، والتعبير عن المقروء بالرسم أو التمثيل، ومقابلة الكتاب والأدباء ومناقشتهم ومحاورتهم فيما كتبوا، وللمعلم دور كبير فى تنمية القراءة الإبداعية وأيضًا الأسرة تشكل الدعامة الرئيسية في بناء شخصية الطفل المبدعة، ومن هذا المنطلق كان هناك حاجة لهذا البرنامج التدريبي للتدريب على طرق تنمية القراءة الإبداعية للطلاب
المحتويات الفنية للحقيبة التدريبية :
الجلسة الأولى:
فيديو تدريبي.
نشاط تعارف وكسر الجمود.
نشاط تدريبي.
مفهوم القراءة الإبداعية
سمات القارئ المبدع.
القراءة الإبداعية والتفكير الإبداعي.
نشاط تدريبي.
أهمية القراءة الإبداعية.
إستراتيجيات القراءة الإبداعية
الجلسة الثانية:
فيديو تدريبي.
أنواع القراءة.
نشاط تدريبي.
مستويات الفهم القرائي.
مهارات القراءة الإبداعية
دور المعلمة فى تنمية القراءة الإبداعية.
خطوات تحسين مهارتي القراءة والتعلُّم.
نشاط تدريبي.
مدة الحقيبة التدريبية :-
عدد الأيام:
يوم تدريبى
عددالجلسات:
جلستان
عدد الساعات:
4 ساعات
Critical thinking is characterized by open-mindedness, rational thinking, strong justifiable arguments, and respect for other opinions. It involves making decisions based on evidence and examining the credibility of information rather than accepting it at face value. Critical thinkers also identify assumptions, evaluate arguments, ask relevant questions to judge other perspectives, and draw conclusions prudently while considering multiple viewpoints. The goal of critical thinking is seeking truth to the largest extent possible through flexibility, consideration of others, and accurate presentation of positions.
Critical thinking is reflective reasoning about beliefs and actions used to determine if claims are true. It traces to Socratic questioning in Ancient Greece and involves examining propositions to assess if they correspond to reality. Critical thinking requires skills like observation, interpretation, evaluation, and inference as well as intellectual traits like open-mindedness, integrity, and courage. The purpose is to use reason to improve the quality of thinking on any subject.
تُعدّ دراسة الشخصيات من المواضيع التي اهتمت بها العلوم القديمة والحديثة كعلم النفس، وبالرغم من تعدد الحضارات، والثقافات، والديانات، والعادات، وأساليب التنشئة الأسرية؛ فإنّ هناك ملامح عامة تحدّد نمط الشخصية، وهي على ارتباطٍ وثيقٍ بجميع مراحل الإنسان الحياتية، فالشخصية هي نتاج تجارب، ومواقف، وأحداثٍ، وتصرفاتٍ عدة تبلورت عبر فترةٍ زمنيةٍ لتشكّل شخصية الفرد
تُعتبر الألعاب التدريبية التي تستخدم وتطبق أثناء العملية التدريبية وسيلة للتعبير عن الذات وكشف قدراتها ومواهبها وإمكاناتها وليست فقط من أجل المتعة والتسلية.
والاحتياجات التدريبية هي مجموع التغييرات المطلوب إحداثها في معلومات وقدرات وخبرات العاملين مهما اختلفت مستوياتهم ومسمياتهم الوظيفية ....
د. حسين محمد أحمد عبد الباسط
العقل البشري أكبر نعمة وهبها الله عز وجل للإنسان، هو معقد للغاية في تركيبه ويصعب فهم طبيعة عمله، العقل هو الجزء الأساسي في جسد الإنسان المسؤول عن عمل بقية أجزاء الجسد بشكل صحيح وطبيعي جسد الانسان قد يبقى حياً في حال توقف العقل عن العمل ولكن الشخص بدون العقل
لا يستطيع فعليا أن يعيش حياة.
وفى هذه الدورة نتحدث عن العقل البشري وكيفية إدارة العقل البشري وتوجيهه إلى الافضل ونتطرق إلى مكونات ووظائف العقل البشري، وكيفية تنمية ذكاء العقل البشري.
عرض يوضح خطوات التسويق الالكتروني لدوراتك أونلاين، ويبدأ ببعض الأساسيات التي يجب توافرها قبل الخوض في الخطوات الفعلية العملية للتسويق الإلكتروني لها. العرض من إعداد وتصميم حلول التسويق الإلكتروني وهي شركة تسويق إلكتروني مصرية مقرها العاشر من رمضان.
القراءة الإبداعية تعني قراءة ما هو خارج السطور، وبالتالي هي قمة مستويات الفهم القرائي، لأنها عصارة التجارب وثمرة القراءات، وأعلى درجات السلم في مراحل القراءة؛ فمن لم يفهم شكل النص"الحرفي " أو لم يحلل النص جيدًا أو لم يتمكن من ملاحظة نقاط الضعف والقوة ويحكم على النص "القراءة الناقدة" فإنه لن يصل إلى القراءة الإبداعية "الجيدة على الأقل".
وهناك أمور يجب أخذها بعين الاعتبار لتنمية القراءة لدى الطفل، منها توفير مكان جاذب للقراءة والمناقشة، مما يؤدي إلى توليد أفكار جديدة، والتوصل إلى استنتاجات مختلفة، ما يساعد على عرض حلول متنوعة للمشاكل، وتطبيق الحلول في الواقع، مع البحث عن المعلومات والحقائق المذكورة في القصة أو الكتاب، وربط المقروء بالواقع، والتعبير عن المقروء بالرسم أو التمثيل، ومقابلة الكتاب والأدباء ومناقشتهم ومحاورتهم فيما كتبوا، وللمعلم دور كبير فى تنمية القراءة الإبداعية وأيضًا الأسرة تشكل الدعامة الرئيسية في بناء شخصية الطفل المبدعة، ومن هذا المنطلق كان هناك حاجة لهذا البرنامج التدريبي للتدريب على طرق تنمية القراءة الإبداعية للطلاب
المحتويات الفنية للحقيبة التدريبية :
الجلسة الأولى:
فيديو تدريبي.
نشاط تعارف وكسر الجمود.
نشاط تدريبي.
مفهوم القراءة الإبداعية
سمات القارئ المبدع.
القراءة الإبداعية والتفكير الإبداعي.
نشاط تدريبي.
أهمية القراءة الإبداعية.
إستراتيجيات القراءة الإبداعية
الجلسة الثانية:
فيديو تدريبي.
أنواع القراءة.
نشاط تدريبي.
مستويات الفهم القرائي.
مهارات القراءة الإبداعية
دور المعلمة فى تنمية القراءة الإبداعية.
خطوات تحسين مهارتي القراءة والتعلُّم.
نشاط تدريبي.
مدة الحقيبة التدريبية :-
عدد الأيام:
يوم تدريبى
عددالجلسات:
جلستان
عدد الساعات:
4 ساعات
Critical thinking is characterized by open-mindedness, rational thinking, strong justifiable arguments, and respect for other opinions. It involves making decisions based on evidence and examining the credibility of information rather than accepting it at face value. Critical thinkers also identify assumptions, evaluate arguments, ask relevant questions to judge other perspectives, and draw conclusions prudently while considering multiple viewpoints. The goal of critical thinking is seeking truth to the largest extent possible through flexibility, consideration of others, and accurate presentation of positions.
Critical thinking is reflective reasoning about beliefs and actions used to determine if claims are true. It traces to Socratic questioning in Ancient Greece and involves examining propositions to assess if they correspond to reality. Critical thinking requires skills like observation, interpretation, evaluation, and inference as well as intellectual traits like open-mindedness, integrity, and courage. The purpose is to use reason to improve the quality of thinking on any subject.
How to Get prepare for Group Discussions.Aparna Pavani
This document provides guidance on how to perform well in a group discussion (GD) for a job interview. It explains that GDs are used to assess personality traits and skills like teamwork, communication, leadership, creativity and flexibility. The objective is to get to know applicants, see how they work in a team, and check their interactive and communication abilities. During a GD, 8-10 candidates discuss a topic while being evaluated. To do well, one should make meaningful contributions, ensure the group hears them, be assertive but not arrogant, and attempt to build consensus. Specific tips include preparing counterarguments, highlighting non-obvious points, and bringing a different but relevant perspective.
Things that impact the results of focus groupsRoller Research
Rotating a list or stimuli is a necessary and common technique in survey research. In this short presentation, it is argued that rotation is not appropriate in qualitative research and actually introduces bias that impedes the analytical process.
Group discussions (GDs) are an important part of many job interview processes. They involve putting 5-15 candidates together in a room to discuss a given topic for 20-30 minutes while being observed by recruiters. GDs can be moderated, with a moderator prompting discussion, or non-moderated. Preparing for GDs involves learning about potential topics, practicing applying knowledge, and developing strong active listening and discussion skills. Key guidelines for non-moderated GDs include staying focused on the topic, listening to others before speaking, avoiding domination of airtime, and reaching a group conclusion.
This document provides information on general anaesthetics including their cardinal features, history, stages of anaesthesia, measurement of potency, mechanisms of action, classification, inhalational anaesthetics, intravenous anaesthetics, and conscious sedation. It discusses key figures and discoveries in the history of anaesthesia such as Humphry Davy, Horace Wells, William Morton, and John Snow. It also summarizes the stages of anaesthesia, factors that determine anaesthetic potency including oil-gas and blood-gas partition coefficients, and the pharmacokinetics and mechanisms of action of various inhalational and intravenous anaesthetic agents.
The document discusses effective group discussion and problem solving. It defines discussion as a cooperative exchange of ideas and outlines the difference between cooperative and competitive interactions. It also describes three common discussion formats: panel discussions, symposiums, and town hall meetings. The document advocates that groups should follow John Dewey's six step approach to problem solving: define the problem, establish criteria, analyze, suggest solutions, evaluate solutions, and test solutions. It provides tips for effective group leadership, such as anticipating questions, keeping discussion flowing, and handling disruptive members. Leaders are advised to act as moderators and seek consensus.
Group Debate using Six Thinking Hats ApproachSyaff Hk
The Six Thinking Hats was created by Edward de Bono to promote Parallel Thinking, where everyone has different kinds of thinking. This model helps us to focus on different aspect of thinking skills instead of jumble around the ideas at the same time. Different color have different criteria, therefore we can focus on a particular topic so that everyone can contribute accordingly.
Our work plan was to understand fully the six thinking hats. Each of us was trying to understand all the six colors before choosing the right one that suits with our personality. There was no conflict or argument during our discussions. Everyone agrees with the roles that are assigned to them.
We used the internet to search and understand the six thinking hats model. Not only that, we also watched the link that are given in our textbook.
Aristotelian Foundations of Critical ThinkingWilliam Minto
Dialectic and rhetoric have acquired negative connotations in the last several decades. This presentation suggests that a return to the Aristotelian notions of dialectic and rhetoric can recover the valid senses of those terms, and provide a standpoint from which contemporary contributions to argumentation theory and rhetoric (e.g., Perelman, Grootendorst/van Eemeren) can be viewed in a positive way. An overview of fallacies rounds out how informal logic, argumentation theory and rhetoric intersect to comprise the subject matter of modern critical thinking as a locus of interdisciplinary study.
Executive communication group discussionRoy Thomas
The document provides information about group discussions, which are formal discussions involving 10-12 participants who are given a situation to analyze and discuss within a time limit while being evaluated. The objective is to evaluate skills like team membership, leadership, and communication abilities. Key areas tested include content, communication skills, knowledge, group dynamics, and leadership. Participants are evaluated on their contributions, comprehension, rapport, body language, and more. Successful participants express their ideas well, have sound arguments and convince others, and have a logical approach while cooperating with the group. Types of discussions include topic-based, case studies, and group talks. Participants should prepare content and practice their skills.
TOPIC
1 Introduction.
2 Technique of Group Discussions.
3 Qualities Needed for Group Discussions.
4 Strategies for Group Discussions : Do’s and Don’ts.
5 Discussion Techniques.
6 Listening in Group Discussions.
The document discusses the process of research and preparation for argumentation and debate. It outlines various methods for gathering information from different sources, including consulting dictionaries, books, newspapers, and experts. It emphasizes the importance of thoroughly researching both sides of an issue. It also discusses different systems for organizing research materials, such as notebooks or index cards, and the need to properly cite sources. The goal of research is to collect facts, data, statistics, and inferences to both establish one's own argument and refute opposing arguments.
This slide is part of MOOC - Mini open online Course for educators interested in applying Scientific Dilemmas in the classroom. URL: http://engage.exactls.comUk2015a engage discussion
The document summarizes evidence from a kidnapping case involving Louise Emerson. DNA evidence from a rag and car matched Louise and one of the suspects. Blood evidence in the car also matched Louise and another suspect. Fingerprints in the car belonged to the owner, who is the brother of one of the suspects. Hair, soil, and fiber evidence also linked the suspects and Louise. A ransom note could provide a sample writing for comparison. Possible scenarios are that the brothers worked together to kidnap Louise for ransom money or to gain her position, and she may be dead or hidden at a nearby sawmill.
This document discusses critical thinking and provides recommendations for textbooks on the topic. It outlines six steps of critical thinking: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. It also discusses ego-centric thinking and mentions two classic social psychology experiments: the Milgram Shock Experiment and the Asch Line Experiment. Reminders are given to introduce oneself in a blog, review Bloom's Taxonomy, and start applying it to textbooks and classes.
The document discusses the nature of critical and creative thinking in emergent learners. It states that children at a young age exhibit high cognitive skills including critical and creative thinking through activities like playing, observing, experimenting and asking questions. It emphasizes the important role of adults in entertaining children's inquiries and identifying their quest for information. Both critical and creative thinking are considered higher-order thinking skills that develop through guided play and free play as children discover things naturally by searching, comparing and problem solving. The document also outlines some barriers to the development of these skills and provides logic puzzles to engage critical thinking.
Group discussions involve 8 to 12 participants discussing a topic in a systematic way. They provide an opportunity to practice listening skills, expressing views logically, and respecting different perspectives. Effective group discussion requires preparation, knowledge of the topic, and maintaining composure. The goal is a constructive exchange of ideas, not "winning" or proving others wrong. Key aspects evaluated include communication abilities, leadership, and ability to think critically and contribute meaningfully to the discussion. Regular practice is important to develop these skills for professional and competitive settings.
The document appears to be the agenda for a weekly staff meeting at the Air Force Academy. The agenda includes discussions on goals and priorities of developing airmen, a top-third flight briefing, team building activities, problem solving exercises, academics, and representatives providing updates from various areas such as flight, safety, and physical conditioning. The physical conditioning section includes an update on weekly exercise points and progress for members of one flight.
Deterrence, Assurance, and North Korean Strategy
Speaker: James E. Platte, Assistant professor with the U.S. Air Force Center for Unconventional Weapons Studies (CUWS) at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama
ICAS public lecture series videos are posted on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAA67B040B82B8AEF
The document summarizes a discussion from a 2008 Harvard executive session on unmanned and robotic warfare.
Over the past 10 years, the U.S. has made tremendous progress developing unmanned systems, growing from one UAV to over 5,000 systems deployed today. However, the rapid proliferation of new systems has also created issues with reliability, logistics, interoperability, and a lack of unified vision or requirements process. While technology is advancing quickly, the U.S. military faces challenges in keeping acquisition, training, and command structures adapted to maximize the potential of unmanned systems. Without addressing these issues, there is a risk that the U.S. could lose its advantage as other nations develop similar capabilities.
This document discusses a research paper presented to Air Force 2025 that argues the US Air Force should transition from being an atmospheric force to an infospheric force focused on controlling information and the battlespace. It proposes three new missions for the Air Force in the 21st century: extended information dominance to empower allies, global transparency to deter potential adversaries, and strategic defense. The paper advocates for the Air Force to develop a "metasystem" to integrate information and capabilities from all services and envisions the Air Force guiding the development and maintenance of this system.
This document summarizes a research paper presented to the Air Force 2025 study on the topic of developing "Brilliant Warriors" through professional military education. It outlines 5 key attributes of the future operating environment: 1) humans will still fight anywhere on Earth or in space, 2) US armed forces will be smaller but more integrated and value speed/precision, 3) there will be swarms of smart machines interacting, 4) coalitions will be the norm, and 5) future leaders/subordinates will be different than today. Given these attributes, the output of education must help professionals acquire skills like understanding human motivation, operating in ambiguity, and leveraging technology and information.
Project White Horse analyzes worst case disaster response and decision making when time is critical. It considers scenarios like additional terrorist attacks following 9/11, such as suicide bombers merging with evacuating crowds. The project aims to understand decision making under uncertainty and identify skills like adaptability that are key for responding effectively. It examines implications of 4th generation warfare and issues around joint civil-military responses. The goal is to develop training focused on thinking about low probability but high consequence "what if" scenarios to improve crisis response.
This document is a research paper presented to Air Force 2025 that examines the capabilities required for interdiction missions in the year 2025. It discusses that interdiction will still rely on precision employment and information dominance, which stem from accuracy, lethality, target detection/identification, and cycle time. The paper outlines that future interdiction systems will need to delay, disrupt, destroy, or divert both personnel and materiel across a range of environments and scenarios, requiring improvements in accuracy measured in centimeters rather than meters, as well as variable levels of lethality and faster target detection and engagement times. Technologies like nanotechnology, nonlinear modeling, and expanded use of the electromagnetic spectrum are identified as enabling future interdiction capabilities.
The document discusses the process of air campaign planning, outlining five key stages: 1) researching the combat environment, 2) determining air objectives, 3) determining air strategy, 4) analyzing centers of gravity, and 5) developing the campaign. It notes that these stages are iterative and overlap rather than being strictly sequential. The Joint Doctrine Air Campaign Course teaches this process using historical case studies and simulations where students develop air campaign plans. Effective campaign planning requires continuous research and refinement even after conflict begins to adapt to changing objectives and strategies.
Here are some potential pros and cons of using firefighting robots:
Pros:
- Robots could perform firefighting tasks that are too dangerous for humans, such as searching collapsed buildings or battling intense flames. This reduces risks to human firefighters.
- Robots have enhanced capabilities compared to humans, such as night vision, thermal imaging, ability to withstand high temperatures, and ability to access small spaces. This could help locate and suppress fires.
- Robots do not require rest, food, or bathroom breaks. They can operate continuously for as long as their batteries last. This allows round-the-clock firefighting without risking human fatigue or safety.
Cons:
- Robots are not as intelligent as humans
This document discusses concepts related to the revolution in military affairs (RMA) and how increased access to information is transforming warfare, including:
1) Concepts like net-centric warfare (NCW), C4ISR, and information operations (IO) aim to fuse information systems and pursue power through networks.
2) Proponents argue this will allow near-perfect information and decision-making, eliminating uncertainty, while critics argue human judgment is still essential.
3) Exercises like Millennium Challenge 2002 tested transformed concepts like establishing information superiority and knowledge networks to allow one-button air tasking orders.
Envisioning Leadership Beyond the Battlefield. How do you do it SorensonGeorgia Sorenson
The document summarizes the author's experience as a professor at the US Army War College, where senior Army leaders are trained. Some key lessons about leadership that the author learned from the Army include:
1) The Army pioneered the study of leadership and places great emphasis on developing leadership skills through various schools and training programs.
2) Processes like the After Action Review help the Army continuously learn and improve through reflection on successes and failures.
3) The concept of "Commander's Intent" provides strategic guidance while allowing flexibility in implementation.
4) Understanding different perspectives, including that of an enemy, is important for strategic thinking and devising effective counterstrategies.
The document is a research paper that examines the concept of command and control in the military, specifically whether the proper orientation is one of command and control or command or control in the information age. It provides historical context on the origins and definitions of command and control, noting there is confusion and lack of agreement. Command has traditionally implied control, but control became emphasized with technological advancements. The paper argues the current emphasis on centralized control is opposite of what is needed given new information technologies enable decentralized control and flexible organizations. A new orientation is needed for future, faster-tempo warfare.
CASE 12.1 THE U.S. ARMY As I used to tell my kids, You dont have.docxwendolynhalbert
CASE 12.1 THE U.S. ARMY As I used to tell my kids, “You don't have to make every mistake personally. I've made plenty of them, and if you just let me tell you what they were and how you can avoid them, there's still plenty of mistakes for you to make.” Col. Orin A. Nagel, former director of Center for Army Lessons Learned The first systematic application of management principles in the United States was not by, say, General Motors, but by the U.S. Army. From 1899 to 1904, Secretary of War Elihu Root made drastic reforms in the army's organization and efficiency, established the Army War College, and introduced the principle of the general staff (a group of officers that assist a commander by performing detailed duties of administration, planning, supply, and coordination). The U. S. Army has also been on the cutting edge of information technology ever since 1946, when it unveiled the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC), the world's first operational, general-purpose computer. Today few institutions, if any, better exemplify the learning organization ideal than the U.S. Army; it is a premier example of a learning organization—in which everyone engages in problem solving.1 This case examines four important ways in which the U.S. Army manages its information in the twenty-first century. After-Action Reports (AARs) Probably the best-known example of leveraging knowledge within a team is the army's use of After-Action Reports (AARs). These reviews had their beginnings in training simulations as a way for a team to engage in a mock battle to gain as much learning as possible from the training. An army brigade of three thousand or so travels to the National Training Center (NTC) in California, where it engages in simulated combat with crack units based at the center. AARs proved so useful to team effectiveness that gradually they began to be used in nontraining situations as well. Today they have spread throughout the army, not because someone at the top has required their use but because the troops find them helpful in getting the job done. Thrust into a new kind of operation in postwar Iraq—certainly not the conventional combat for which they had been well trained—junior officers (lieutenants and captains) illustrate how AARs and the sharing of knowledge can improve a unit's next action. Six features of AARs are worth noting. First, although they are called After-Action Reports, they are actually cyclical—part of a cycle that starts before and continues throughout each campaign or simulation. The AAR regimen includes brief huddles, extended planning and review sessions, copious note taking by everyone, and the explicit linking of lessons to future actions. The AAR cycle for each phase of the campaign or simulation begins when the senior commander drafts “operational orders.” This document consists of four parts: the task (what actions subordinate units must take); the purpose (why the task is important); the commander's intent (wh ...
Some thoughts on building leadership capacity AndrewCurry
The document discusses leadership in complex systems and organizations. It contrasts complicated systems that can be understood through their individual parts versus complex systems that are unpredictable and adaptive. For complex systems and organizations facing turbulence, the document advocates for leadership that builds networks, amplifies diverse voices, inspires openness, prevents problems, and listens to what is emerging from within the organization rather than imposing external initiatives. The goal of leadership should be developing collective purposes and shared intent, rather than top-down control or direction.
The Art of Scrum - Agile Principles in ‘Sun Tzu's Art of War’ A BA perspectiv...liviubaiu
A comparison between the precepts of a 2500 years old military treatise and the Agile Principles.
The tools and techniques described by a military strategist and their utility in the everyday life of a BA in an agile environment.
The document outlines the required capabilities for an information operations architecture in 2025, including knowledge capabilities like advanced sensors, data fusion, and analysis tools, wisdom capabilities like modeling, simulations, and decision aids, and human system integration capabilities to deliver the right information to decision makers. The goal is to provide superior battlespace awareness and understanding to allow decision makers to make wiser decisions than adversaries through an adaptive architecture that can handle vast amounts of data.
Transforming The Workforce Through Logistics Leadership RPhilbert Suresh
The document discusses how the current US military personnel system is optimized for second generation warfare and attrition-based combat, but future warfare will require third and fourth generation capabilities like maneuver warfare, irregular warfare, and operations in urban and complex terrain. It argues the individual replacement system hinders unit cohesion and readiness, while future conflicts will demand highly cohesive small units led by competent, empowered leaders who can make quick decisions without oversight. The personnel system needs to be reformed to develop these types of agile, trust-based units and leaders.
The document discusses how the current US military personnel system is optimized for second generation warfare and attrition-based combat, but future warfare will require third and fourth generation capabilities like maneuver warfare, irregular warfare, and operations in urban and complex terrain. It argues the individual replacement model impedes unit cohesion and readiness, while future conflicts will demand highly cohesive small units led by competent, empowered leaders who can make quick decisions without oversight. The current system instead promotes a competitive culture that undermines trust essential for combat effectiveness.
This document summarizes a journal article about rational intuition as a potential source of competitive advantage in strategic management decision making. It discusses how intuition emerges from deep experience and knowledge stored in the brain. Examples are given of business leaders like Henry Ford, Vernon Hill of Commerce Bancorp, and Guy Laliberte of Cirque du Soleil who had flashes of intuition that led to innovative new strategies and products. Intuition is described as emerging from accumulated knowledge in response to a stimulus question, and can provide insights into weak signals and patterns that others may miss. The concept of microfinance is discussed as originating from Mohammad Yunus's intuition while observing impoverished communities in Bangladesh.
This document summarizes a research paper presented to Air Force 2025 that outlines special operations forces capabilities needed to conduct precision operations against weapons of mass destruction, high-value targets, and assets in the hypothetical world of 2025. The paper identifies communications, mobility, and destruction/neutralization as the top three enabling capabilities required for these missions. It then proposes various futuristic technologies that could fulfill requirements for these capabilities by 2025, such as stealth airlifters, extraction rockets, and targeting systems, to allow special operations forces to accomplish their missions with zero tolerance for error.
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Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
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Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
1. Critical Thinking
… something to think about …
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Chief Academic Officer
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War Theory Leadership Insights
War is the realm of physical exertion …in war these truths are better served
and suffering. by a commander who has absorbed
their meaning in his mind rather than
…in war, all action takes place so to one who treats them as rigid external
speak in a kind of twilight which like fog rules…
or moonlight, often tends to make
things seem grotesque and larger than The commander must trust his
they really are. judgment and stand like a rock on
which the waves break in vain
Political Theory
Critical Analysis
War is not merely a political act, but
also a real political instrument, a We distinguish between the critical
continuation of political commerce, a approach and the plain narrative of a
carrying out of the same by other historical event, which merely
means. arranges facts one after another, and
at most touches on their immediate
causal links
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• Clausewitizian Critical Analysis
• Thinking about thinking – meta-cognition
– Levels of thinking
– Enhance efficiency and effectiveness
– Seek opportunities to practice and improve
• Comparative techniques for critical thinking
– Many different approaches
– Ultimately a single process we can employ
• Putting thinking to practice
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1. The discovery and interpretation of equivocal facts.
This is historical research proper, and has nothing
in common with theory.
2. The tracing of effects back to their causes. This is
critical analysis proper. It is essential for theory;
for whatever in theory is to be defined, supported,
or simply described by reference to experience
can only be dealt with in this manner.
3. The investigation and evaluation of means
employed. This last is criticism proper, involving
praise and censure. Here theory serves history, or
rather the lessons to be drawn from history.
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1. The discovery and interpretation of equivocal facts.
This is historical researchinterpret factsnothing
Discover and proper, and has
in common with theory.
2. The tracing of effects back to their causes. This is
critical analysis proper. It is essential for theory;
for whatever in theory is to be defined, supported,
or simply described by reference to experience
can only be dealt with in this manner.
3. The investigation and evaluation of means
employed. This last is criticism proper, involving
praise and censure. Here theory serves history, or
rather the lessons to be drawn from history.
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1. The discovery and interpretation of equivocal facts.
This is historical researchinterpret factsnothing
Discover and proper, and has
in common with theory.
2. The tracing of effects back to their causes. This is
critical analysis proper. It is essential for theory;
for whatever ineffects back defined, supported,
Trace theory is to be to causes
or simply described by reference to experience
can only be dealt with in this manner.
3. The investigation and evaluation of means
employed. This last is criticism proper, involving
praise and censure. Here theory serves history, or
rather the lessons to be drawn from history.
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1. The discovery and interpretation of equivocal facts.
This is historical researchinterpret factsnothing
Discover and proper, and has
in common with theory.
2. The tracing of effects back to their causes. This is
critical analysis proper. It is essential for theory;
for whatever ineffects back defined, supported,
Trace theory is to be to causes
or simply described by reference to experience
can only be dealt with in this manner.
Investigate and evaluate –
3. The investigation and evaluation of means
employed. This last is criticism proper, involving
consider alternatives. serves history, or
praise and censure. Here theory
Look for
rather thebetter courses offrom history.
lessons to be drawn action.
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• Was it …
‒ Personalities?
‒ Weaponry?
‒ Sheer Numbers?
• Supports Clausewitz’s approach
‒Exhaustive analysis
‒Link causes and effects
‒Consider alternatives
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One Student at a Time
One Faculty Member at a Time
One Idea at a Time
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1. Battle of Jena-Auerstedt2. Murat at Jena3. Prussian wounded and stragglers leaving the double battle by Richard Knötel4. Napoleon in Berlin by Charles Meynier
1. Battle of Jena-Auerstedt2. Murat at Jena3. Prussian wounded and stragglers leaving the double battle by Richard Knötel4. Napoleon in Berlin by Charles Meynier
1. Battle of Jena-Auerstedt2. Murat at Jena3. Prussian wounded and stragglers leaving the double battle by Richard Knötel4. Napoleon in Berlin by Charles Meynier
1. Battle of Jena-Auerstedt2. Murat at Jena3. Prussian wounded and stragglers leaving the double battle by Richard Knötel4. Napoleon in Berlin by Charles Meynier