Master of Arts in Leadership - Associated Knowledge Product Episode 1 of 3

How are we doing? Send us a message and let us know what content had impact, and what content may have missed the mark, and why.I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) degree program from Royal Roads University (RRU), located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada requires a research paper and Associated Knowledge Product (AKP) to be prepared and approved by the RRU School of Leadership Studies (SoLS) in order for a student to be conferred with a degree in this field.I pursued an action-oriented research project with the purpose of aligning educational initiatives to support Senior Non-Commissioned Members (SNCM) within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to ensure they are prepared for transition from the tactical to strategic realm, specifically in relation to the strategic leadership team. My Inquiry Question was as follows:“How might the Canadian Armed Forces better align education initiatives and opportunities for Senior Non-Commissioned Members to enhance their success at the strategic leadership team level?”The AKP can be created in any format that is approved by the student, the project partner, and the academic advisor.  For my AKP, I chose to create a 3-part podcast mini-series, detailing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations that were found during the research phase of my degree program.In this episode, I provide background context with regards to how I came to be a graduate student, and how this program and its outcome has affected me on a personal and professional level.Support the showTrench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.Connect to Trench Leadership:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowATrench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueAre you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.