Strengths Workshop
For junior and mid-level commanders Strengths Workshop Research shows that creating positive self-images promotes learning and the performance of various tasks, challenging the widespread belief in society that reducing failures and mistakes will improve performance. This workshop provides practical tools for applying these insights: identifying participants' strengths and clarifying how these are expressed in their roles, what is the role of [...]
Educational-Command Discourse Workshop
To junior and mid-level commanders The space for educational-command discourse “Discourse in the army is so important at this time. Not important—essential. Like food, like water, like shelter. Especially sixteen months into a war that requires more discourse than ever. Communication to explain achievements and successes. To mediate tasks in complex and changing arenas. To learn from mishaps and mistakes. To maintain meaning over time, to inspire trust. […]
Outdoor Games Workshop Leadership and Command
For junior and mid-level commanders, outdoor leadership and command games are a challenging group experience for identifying and developing leadership and command skills. Through a series of physical and experiential stations, participants experience different command roles, deal with stressful situations, information gaps, competition, and cooperation, and discuss key dilemmas in the work of leaders and teams, including: What is the added value of management and guidance? How do you manage when there is a change in leadership? […]
Social Resilience Workshop
For junior and mid-level commanders Social resilience in an era of ongoing crisis, the question often arises as to how to continue operating and even grow in situations of stress and difficulty. This session delves into the concept of "social resilience" through the socio-ecological model developed by Anu Raz and Dr. Karmit Rapaport. Participants learn about the four components of resilience: a sense of belonging, a sense of meaning, a sense of control […]
Workshop on informal tools in command
Informal tools for junior and mid-level commanders We will examine the formal and informal dimensions of unit life as arenas in which the commander can influence unit cohesion and understand what is happening "under the surface." We will learn and practice various tools for observing and influencing the group – the life cycle of a group, center and periphery, symbolism and identity, and the ability to listen. We will bring various examples from life […]
Trust-building workshop between commander and subordinates
For junior and mid-level commanders, trust between commander and subordinates What builds trust between people? What undermines it? In this workshop, we will learn various tools for building trust between commander and subordinates. We will also discuss building trust within the system and the ethical dilemmas that command can pose in relation to belonging to a large system. We will present various examples from unit life and from life itself. The HaMa'orer Training Center […]
State Command Workshop in a Diverse Society
For junior and mid-level commanders State command in a diverse society What is the role of an IDF commander when leading soldiers from a diverse society – religious, secular, Jewish, Druze, and new immigrants? How do you deal with sensitive issues within the unit while maintaining cohesion in a reality of increasing polarization? This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the meaning of "state command" in a Jewish state […]
The Educating Commander – Opening Workshop for Educational Service Day in Command
For junior and mid-level commanders, the commander educates through analysis of testimonials and quotes from inspiring commanders who talk about their perception of responsibility. we will expand the range of challenges and educational responsibilities of the commander and emphasize the relevance of the commander's perception as an educator in the participants" roles. The HaMa'orer Training Center offers workshops for commanders that deal with ethical and educational competence as an integral part of command. The workshops focus on […]
Community Building Workshop
For commanders at the rank of major and above / permanent staff Creating communities What makes a group of people a community? What strengthens a community and what weakens it? How can the concept of community empower an organization, influence the motivation of its members, and break down old barriers? In this workshop, we will learn the theory of community building, analyze successes from the IDF and civil society, and work with an applied model for developing communities in the organizations to which the participants belong. […]
Workshop on learning from successes
For commanders at the rank of major and above / permanent position Learning from successes Commanders are required to operate in a changing environment and formulate effective courses of action. The workshop focuses on identifying significant successes in the field, analyzing the factors that led to them, and deriving applicable principles of action. Through peer learning and guided discussion, workshop participants develop tools for conscious leadership, strengthen their sense of competence, and deepen their understanding of their role as leaders.
Trust Building Workshop
For commanders at the rank of major and above / permanent staff Building Trust The workshop deals with the deep crisis of trust that erupted following the events of October 7, which also affects the IDF. We will explore organizational and human tools for rebuilding trust within the system: we will examine what builds trust and what undermines it, the difference between trust and popularity, and how to bridge the gap between stated values and perceived values. The workshop includes a discussion […]
Command-Educational Discourse Management Workshop
For commanders at the rank of major and above / permanent position In an era of ongoing combat and heated public debate, commanders are required to lead meaningful, accurate, and responsible command discourse. The workshop provides tools for dealing with the ethical challenges posed by the changing reality, while maintaining professionalism, IDF values, and the shared mission. We will delve into the challenges of discourse at this time, practice identifying educational situations in the field, and discuss adapting […]