PODCAST: Building the nation’s intellectual edge – MAJGEN Mick Ryan AM, Australian Defence College

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Mick Ryan

On this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Major General Mick Ryan AM and host Phil Tarrant delve into the importance of developing the intellectual advantage of Australia’s defence community.

On this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Major General Mick Ryan AM and host Phil Tarrant delve into the importance of developing the intellectual advantage of Australia’s defence community.

MAJGEN Ryan breaks down his role as the commander of the Australian Defence College, how Australia’s training and education programs compare to its allies, and what advantages Australia has in terms of rolling out professional development.

MAJGEN Ryan shares how the Australian Defence College is embracing the transition to fifth-generation, how the organisation has adapted to a COVID-19 learning environment, and his predictions for the future focal issues of defence education.

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The Defence Connect team

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