Dr Dennis Vincent was commissioned into the British Army, he was awarded an MBE and commanded 3rd Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment. In 2015 he left the Army and became the Head of the Department of Communication and Applied Behavioural Science at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. In 2024, he became a Senior Lecturer at Cranfield University and the academic director for the Strategic Leadership Programme. He has a PhD in Military History and Leadership Studies from King's College London.
‘In a complex and rapidly changing world, Dennis Vincent’s timely, compelling and practical book places ethical behaviours at the heart of effective leadership. Essential reading for the Armed Forces, Defence professionals and academics alike. Highly recommended.’ Professor Lloyd Clark, Director of Research, Centre for Army Leadership ‘This book is an essential read for all trainee officers at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and anyone seeking to deepen their academic and practical understanding of military ethics. As a former British Army Officer, Dr Dennis Vincent blends unique, gripping and thought-provoking personal experiences with comprehensive academic research to explore the moral and ethical dilemmas of leadership. The pivotal military case studies reviewed underscore the leader’s critical need for support in this area and Dr Vincent’s S-CALM tool provides a guide for ethical decision-making amidst the complexities and extraordinary challenges of modern military operations.’ Dr Charlotte Riggs, Head of Communication and Applied Behavioural Science Department, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst