The bedrock of SAF leadership lies in a strong foundation of values and ethics. SAF Leaders possess a dynamic capacity for self-awareness, and self-management as they employ a range of leadership competencies and styles to influence and inspire people to accomplish the mission, while building long-term commitment and also improving the organisation.
As military leaders, SAF Leaders influence people with a good understanding of SAF's mission and purpose, the SAF's operating environment and the desired outcomes of the SAF.
All SAF Leaders, NS or regular, Officer, Warrant Officer or Specialist, are capable of influencing and motivating effectively at their respective organisational levels. They are well versed in the art of warfare as they are savvy in handling the complexities of the world outside of the SAF. They are sought after as part of the national talent pool.
A Leader in the SAF, A Leader Anywhere!
"...leadership is a very complex subject and there are a lot of facets to it. Do not be too quick to say that there is only one fundamental quality that we should focus on; there are many, many aspects to it."
Former Chief of Defence Force, LG Lim Chuan Poh (2002)
Definitions and Frameworks
The definitions and frameworks in this section are key ideas that inform the SAF's leadership doctrines. They have been extensively used in leadership education and training in the SAF training schools and units. The HR community has also just begun to integrate the frameworks and models with the overall HR system.
