The Defence Force, Emergency Services and Enforcement agencies are the cornerstone of a functional society, ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of the communities they serve. The high pressure and ever-changing nature of this work requires a unique blend of reactive and proactive leadership skills and an awareness of not only how to deal with a situation, but to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your team.
The role resilience and stress management play in an industry so regularly defined by tough decisions and high-pressure situations cannot be understated; an inability to handle urgency and stress can have serious consequences. By reinforcing stress management practices and developing resilience strategies, leaders can prepare for adversity and stay calm and collected when things go awry, resulting in more effective decision-making.