Senior Officers of the Joint Services are currently participating in a five-day Psychology of Leadership Course, designed to enhance their leadership skills and equip them with advanced tools to lead effectively in dynamic and challenging environments.
This collaborative effort with the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom, led by Colonel Ronnie McCourt of the British Army, focuses on essential areas such as: Motivation and Team Dynamics, Communication and Conflict Resolution, Leadership and Managing Change, and Problem-Solving and Decision-Making.

At the opening ceremony Monday morning, British High Commissioner, Her Excellency Jane Miller, emphasized the critical importance of leadership in today’s complex world. She noted that this program is designed to equip participants with fundamental skills to navigate challenges in their roles while fostering a strategic approach to managing teams and promoting synergy.

Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, shared his vision for the program, highlighting its focus on leadership through psychology principles and the importance of understanding Guyana’s unique context. He noted that the security of the nation is fundamental to its success and therefore, “how we lead will determine how successful our nation is, how our country grows and how we prepare for the future,” he urged.

This initiative is part of the ongoing UK-Guyana collaboration to build capacity and strengthen the leadership of the nation’s security sector.