The annual national seminar of the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, with the theme ‘Developing Military Strategic Authentic Leaders (MISAL): Re-Imagining Concepts and Strategies’, discussed, among other things, leadership evolution, lessons from the ancient Indian knowledge system, and competencies required for integrated, cross-service leadership in the wake of a constantly evolving modern warfare.
The seminar, which brought together senior military officials, strategic experts, and leading academicians to explore evolving military leadership frameworks, offered important insights into modern warfare challenges and leadership models essential for shaping future-ready armed forces and served as a platform to delve deeply into the construct, concepts and strategies that shape military leadership.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, who delivered the keynote address, emphasised the need for adaptive leadership amid complex geopolitical shifts and disruptive technologies.
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A major highlight of the seminar was a session on ‘Strategies for Developing Military Strategic and Authentic Leaders.’ During the seminar, Vice Adm Biswajit Dasgupta (Retd) and Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria led discussions on the impact of disruptive technologies, changing geopolitical dynamics, and the evolving role of strategic military leadership.
The seminar featured discussions by various academicians on subjects including leadership evolution, lessons from the ancient Indian knowledge system, and competencies required for integrated, cross-service leadership.
The veterans offered critical insights into modern military challenges and leadership models that are crucial for shaping future-ready armed forces.
Commandant CDM Major General Harsh Chhibber underscored the necessity of re-evaluating military leadership strategies in light of increasing global conflicts, diminishing control mechanisms, and the socio-economic diversity of the armed forces.
The seminar reinforced the urgent need for military leadership to align with national security objectives, leveraging technological advancements and structural reforms within the armed forces.