How Navy officers are trained at the grueling 13-week Officer Candidate School
Navy Officer Candidate School transforms civilians and enlisted sailors into naval officers through a 13-week program of intense physical, mental, academic, and leadership training.
Poynter launches 2026 leadership training lineup for journalists and media professionals at every stage - Poynter
Poynter launches simultaneous 2026 leadership programs and opens applications for all four flagship offerings to train journalism and media professionals in essential leadership skills.
Leadership training often fails because programs are classroom-focused, unpersonalized, and do not prepare managers for real workplace emotional challenges.
The Ranger School curriculum requires extreme physical fitness, including running, lifting heavy weights, and performing strenuous activities in a limited time. It poses a significant challenge that sees high dropout rates.