Professional Development
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A family dynasty on track
NAB - Business View | October 21, 2014They are one of the biggest names in racing. With the Melbourne Cup just around the corner, First 5000 partner NAB, spoke with James Cummings, grandson of Bart about working for the family business.
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Is flexible work more important than you think?
Nina Sochon | October 21, 2014How are you keeping parents in your workforce? Nina Sochon highlights how employer expectations differ from the realities of when and why people return to work.
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Sponsoring takes extra step to mentoring junior business talent
Angela Lovegrove | October 16, 2014There are many different approaches which can be taken to nurture rising corporate talent. Telstra’s Angela Lovegrove explains how sponsorship compares to traditional business mentoring.
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Successful negotiation in the Workplace
Sandra Wright | September 24, 2014When making decisions in the workplace it is important that staff can provide feedback. Sandy Wright Executive Development Manager for People & Culture COE at AMP and speaker at the 2014 Macquarie University Women, Management and Work Conference, highlights how negotiation can achieve the most effective outcome.
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Office dynamics of an intergenerational workplace
Heidi Holmes | September 24, 2014‘Wisdom Workers’ offer businesses a unique approach and commitment. Heidi Holmes explains the benefits of hiring experienced 45 to 65 year olds.
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Working the Law: 2014 NAB Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards
NAB - Business View | September 10, 2014Fay Calderone’s unique approach to managing people, clients and budgets has seen her recognised as ‘Emerging Leader in the Private Sector’ at the 2014 NAB Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards. The annual awards celebrate the most inspiring and outstanding female talent in business and the community.
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Civic Hacking: Business models driving Government Innovation
Lindsay Banffy | September 4, 2014Governments are improving their relationship with business and are releasing open source data to SMEs in an effort to provide the best public services for the community. Ahead of CeBIT’s GovInnovate Summit, Lindsay Banffy spoke with Mark Headd about important role ‘Civic Hacking’ plays.
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Australian Export Awards final call
Kristen Mulligan | July 30, 2014First 5000 members are encouraged to enter the Australian Export Awards. Time is running out to finalise your application.
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Waging war on micro-managers
Adam O’Donnell | July 24, 2014Would you like to boost productivity in your business? Corporate Commando, Adam O’Donnell says micro-management doesn’t work.
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Dr Sergio Arzeni keynote address G20SME conference
Sergio Arzeni | July 21, 2014In a passionate address, to the delegates at the G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs conference on 20 June, 2014, Dr Sergio Arzeni argued that the proportionate compliance costs suffered by SMEs can be 10 to 30 times greater than incurred by a larger company.
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Hire adaptable people for your business to thrive
Tara Commerford | July 16, 2014In a competitive marketplace it is essential to find new staff who can adapt quickly to your business environment. LinkedIn’s Tara Commerford highlights how find the ideal candidate, and save time and money in the process.
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Thinking differently about change and culture
NAB - Business View | July 8, 2014Gary Hamel, visiting Professor of Strategic and International Management at London Business School, electrified the World Business Forum, Sydney, audience with his new and radical vision of change management and how companies can restructure.
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Senior managers vital for effective telework
Nina Sochon | July 3, 2014Is your company interested in allowing staff to work remotely? Nina Sochon identifies some of the key enablers of an effective telework strategy.
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BusinessNZ’s Phil O’Reilly on SME Financing – #G20SME
Phil O'Reilly | July 2, 2014Phil O’Reilly, BusinessNZ Chief Executive, gives a New Zealand perspective on accessing business finance in his address at the G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs conference on 20 June, 2014.
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Access, connections and education vital for small biz success – #G20SME
Kate Gibson | July 2, 2014Kate Gibson, general manager small business banking at ANZ, delivered the following address to the G20 Agenda for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs Conference in Melbourne on 20 June 2014.
