ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book explores several that will consume the attention of leaders well into the future. The knowledge gained from both the primary and secondary sources has moved needle slightly in the direction of understanding different aspects of intelligence community (IC) leadership. Both internal IC and external academic research agendas should be ideally linked. But it is the ‘Five Eyes’ ICs themselves who will substantially need to steer efforts in leadership development. In crisis situations such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, real reform, particularly in areas such as improving capabilities, like leadership can be seen by some as less of operational importance. The framework hopefully can steer discussions about curriculum development, learning, and assessment and teaching strategies. It promotes a hybrid approach to leadership development that engages the best of the internal IC to deliver such courses with targeted, relevant, and trusted external providers.
