Staff Rides

Persistive are specialists in delivering high specification Staff Rides uniquely tailored to the requirements of your organisation. The current pace of military change is formidable. But it is that very rate of change that makes it more important than ever to study the past and learn the lessons that it has to offer. However, today's relentless tempo of training and operations makes it difficult to identify the staff and the time to create a really effective learning package. Persistive is here to assist you all the way through the process. Think of us as your historical consultants. We can help you identify the best operations and locations to consider that fit your time, budget and the lessons and factors you want to study. We can assist with preparation, providing you and your staff with a sound background understanding of the campaign or operation you have chosen to examine as well help with some of the administrative aspects. On the ground we can guide you across the battlefield and provide context for your staff to work within. And once the event is over we can help you draw together the lessons and apply what has been learned to today's defence issues.

"The knowledge needed by a senior commander is distinguished by the fact that it can only be attained by a special talent, through the medium of reflection, study and thought" Clausewitz

We have a team of specialists waiting to assist you. Persistive can draw on a wide range of expertise to support your Staff Ride. Our team all have recent military experience, on operations and in a wide variety of staff posts covering most areas of defence. Our specialists are academically qualified, are respected historians in their own right or are published authors. But most important, everyone of them is an experienced historical battlefield specialist. That is how we can help you identify the campaign or operation that most suits your requirements and then assist you every step of the way to delivering an outstanding experience for your staff.

"You pitched the delivery of the detail of the operation from strategic context through to tactical manoeuvre on the ground at the right level to ensure engagement across the range of Officers and Warrant Officers present" British Army 2 Star Headquarters - Operation Market Garden, 2009

If you are looking for a unique, high quality and bespoke learning experience for you staff call or email Persistive today. We can offer an initial free consultation to help you identify the options available for your Staff Ride. Browse the lists on the right of possible campaigns and operations and of the subjects that can be covered. Most can be combined but some fit better than others. We can help you identify the best options and advise if they can be delivered within the resources you have available. The lists are by no means exhaustive and if you have different ideas then we will be happy to discuss them with you.

"We got exactly what we were looking for - operational-level content - within a tactical context. Your knowledge and ability to express yourself clearly and with such organization made the Staff Ride a great event. Thanks for your efforts." NATO 3 Star Headquarters - Operation PLUNDER, 2008