Modern management
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The positive impact of psychological safety in teams
Evan Leybourn | September 7, 2018In the first of a series of interviews with business thought leaders, Evan Leybourn discusses the importance of psychological safety in teams with Dr Amy Silver.
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The secret of successful 25 minute meetings
Donna McGeorge | September 5, 2018Meetings are a necessary evil in every business, but with a little planning, they can achieve twice as much in half the usual time.
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6 steps to build a digitally mature team
Anthony Stevens | August 31, 2018Digitally mature teams understand that what they must do now is different to what they did in the past, which is also different to what they will have to do in the future. Here are six key steps to build a digitally mature team.
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SMEs need fairer contracts and stronger codes
First 5000 | August 29, 2018Unfair contract terms, misleading conduct and scams are some of the biggest issues affecting small businesses in Australia, according to the ACCC’s latest Small Business in Focus report.
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Companies keep slashing jobs, but new technologies won’t replace good management
Mary Barrett | August 24, 2018As technology improves, it’s tempting for company executives to slash jobs that are “standard” and “routine”, making them easy to automate. But research shows focusing on improving management practices will do more to improve companies’ bottom lines.
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Controlling risk with effective policy management
First 5000 | August 10, 2018Policies and procedures serve as the foundation of any business, outlining key processes, communicating expectations, reinforcing organisational culture, and ensuring compliance. Effective policy management therefore plays a critical role in an organisation’s governance, risk, and compliance strategy.
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Conduct your business like an orchestra
First 5000 | August 7, 2018Just as an orchestral conductor organises a diverse set of players to perform a piece of music, so an effective business leader must embrace the full diversity of a company’s employees to get the best results.
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People with depression take less time off work if they have supportive managers
First 5000 | July 26, 2018People with depression who get support from their managers are much less likely to miss work, according to research conducted in 15 countries. The authors say their findings bolster the case for active mental health workplace policies.
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6 things to consider before buying a business
Mark Stanley | July 12, 2018Wondering when the perfect time to buy a company is? The answer is now! However, before investing in a venture that could change your life, there are some important things to consider.
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You are an outstanding negotiator
Filip Hron | July 8, 2018Which personality type makes the best negotiators? And what can you do to improve your skills?
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How to lead self-motivated employees
Lara Mossman | June 25, 2018Intrinsically motivated employees tend to be more productive and more satisfied than their peers. While controlling leadership styles tend to suffocate employees, the right management approach can foster self-motivated employees and boost workplace well-being overall.
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Business agility is the key to future success
Evan Leybourn | June 13, 2018Australian firms must improve their agility as the mechanistic organisations of the past cannot hope to thrive within the chaotic marketplaces of today and tomorrow.
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Business leadership demands self-mastery
Stephen Chong | June 12, 2018The most common question in Stephen Chong’s workshops is why some business leaders and team members achieve spectacular results well beyond their initial expectations whilst others falls short.
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How to make meetings count
Dermot Crowley | June 6, 2018If you were to ask your team how they felt about the meeting culture in your organisation, what do you think their response would be? Would they feel that too much of their time was spent in unproductive meetings?
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Why CEOs need to embrace fear
Pitosh Heyden | June 5, 2018Running a business can be a frightening undertaking. The time is right for CEOs to start acknowledging vulnerabilities and embracing a healthy relationship with fear.