Competence Leadership Continuity
Sad that with 2016 bearing down upon us we are still no further forward to seeing substantial progress with 'enabling' the ATC GLIDING operation.
I say GLIDING as that is what we are/were engaged with,and it is the potential 'simplicity' of the operation that has been its champion for over 7 decades.
However an often overlooked scenario is the competence of how the whole operation worked with w-end volunteer staff spread across the country frequently without normal 'service' facilities.
Well it did/does work because the 'Schools' had/have solid competent leadership that knew what was/is required, and a system that allowed those who were capable and keen to develop their own ability in an environment that provided the correct amount of encouragement and safe practice.Above all they had continuity of capability not seen even in the services as people stayed for years and passed on experience and good practice.
It is this complete lack of continuity and competence at the TOP that see's us in the present position, and unless someone who actually knows what is required (and understands how) IS PUT IN POST the system will not be able to heal itself.
The expertise is within the VGS operation who have a proven track record of providing a safe service to Cadets.Unless this pool of competence is used to aid a recovery plan the current 'Team at the top' will destroy decades of good work.