Leadership and risk tolerance stymie fixing CAF recruitment, retention

A more flexible, learning-oriented leadership approach could help the Armed Forces remain attractive and effective in an increasingly complex security environment.

While accountability is crucial in any military organization, an environment where failure is not an accepted part of learning and adaptation risks stifling innovation, writes Dan Doran. Photograph courtesy of the Canadian Armed Forces

Opinion

BY DAN A. DORAN

April 2, 2025

The Canadian Armed Forces face significant challenges in recruitment and retention, which is having impacts on current operational readiness. At the heart of these issues is a deeply ingrained risk-averse culture within leadership, which can sometimes hinder adaptability and...

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