The Future of Defence Training: From Analysis to Action

Welcome to a Journey of Transformation in Defence Training

In a world of increased volatility and complexity, clear thinking, operational readiness and strategic agility will be key factors that define military success.

I’m Will Kennedy-Long, a veteran training consultant with over 40 years of global experience in Defence and industry.

As the co-author of the original UK Military Systems Approach to Training (JSP 502, now JSP 822) and creator of the ground breaking Defence Systems Approach to Training Analysis+? application, my life's work has always been clear: to consistently evolve how we approach Individual, Team, and Collective Training.

Through this newsletter, I will share my expertise, insights, and modern methodologies to help leaders and professionals shape solutions that meet the challenges of today and the demands of tomorrow.

What to Expect

1. Deep Insights into Defence Training Systems: Drawing from my work with UK Defence, NATO, and US TRADOC, I’ll explore how robust systems like DSAT can deliver mission-critical results.
2. Innovative Training Analysis and Design: Learn how tools like Analysis+? streamline processes, significantly boost efficiency, and enhance outcomes, from Individual Role Analysis to comprehensive Team and Collective Training Design.
3. Actionable Strategies for Excellence: Whether you're managing training for military personnel or leading corporate learning transformations, expect practical advice to drive measurable results.
4. Modern, Forward-Thinking Approaches: Discover how emerging technologies, including AI, are reshaping Training Needs Analysis and enabling tailored, future-ready solutions.

Why This Matters

Effective training is not just about filling knowledge gaps, it's about building capability, fostering resilience, and ensuring success in the most demanding scenarios.

Whether it's creating a new skills framework for the Army, or consolidating engineering roles for the RAF or for developing new Role Capability on a nuclear submarine for the Royal Navy, my career has been defined by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering unparalleled outcomes for Defence and industry alike.

Standing still is not an option because it means you are going backwards, meeting the challenges of today and the demands of tomorrow means perpetual motion.

Join the Conversation

I invite you to subscribe, engage, and contribute to this community of what I trust will be forward-thinking individuals, with a freedom to say what you feel in the pursuit of progress.

Together, let's push the boundaries of what is truly possible.

Let’s build the future of training - one insight at a time.