Thought Leadership
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What Australians plan to do in 2019
Australian Institute of Management | January 20, 2019As each new year comes around, the time has come to reflect on the year that was and to also look forward to what 2019 will hold. As part of this process, it is tradition to re-evaluate some of our life choices and see where we can make changes or improvements.
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2019 summer reading guide
First 5000 | December 23, 2018As the year winds down, and our beach umbrellas come out, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) has given us the scoop on this year’s finance must-reads for 2019.
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Six books the PM should read over the holidays (and you might like them too)
John Daley | December 7, 2018To help our leaders make the most of their time off, Grattan Institute has curated a list of this year’s must-reads – a curiosity-piquing platter of novels, think-pieces, memoirs and manifestos.
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In defence of command and control
Adam O’Donnell | November 25, 2018If decision-making is arriving at a plan for what is to be done and control is about making sure it gets done, leadership is about shaping how it’s done.
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Culture and challenge in the corporate world
Adam O’Donnell | October 28, 2018There are many definitions of what culture is but it’s best described as “what we do around here to achieve whatever we perceive as success”. People tend to stick with what they know, but encouraging a more open and innovative team culture can pay dividends.
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Delivering growth with equity
Karen Chester | October 18, 2018Karen Chester, the Deputy Chair of the Productivity Commission, discusses the ways in which social equity can be supported alongside economic growth to ensure a prosperous future for all Australians.
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Why more women should take the leap to become the boss
Andrea Edwards | October 15, 2018Times are changing but the fact remains the number of women running a business is still lagging well behind that of men. Refresh Dental Spa owner Dr Kristina Cain says she hopes she inspires others to take the plunge because women are natural leaders.
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The mixed future of work for Generation Z
First 5000 | October 13, 2018The changing economic landscape, and advances in technology, bring progress and unprecedented challenges for a new generation wondering what their careers will look like, says UNSW Business School’s Professor Richard Holden.
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Do you serve to lead?
Adam O’Donnell | October 10, 2018The biggest difference between the corporate world and the military is how people view leadership. From the moment an Officer Cadet arrives at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, they’re told their role is to serve those they lead, but business managers all too often put themselves first.
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The importance of culture during complex mergers
Evan Leybourn | September 10, 2018Mergers are one of the most complex, disruptive and unpredictable activities that a company can ever go through. Yet, most organisations will go through the process at least once and the fate of each will depend in large part on their business agility.
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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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Monash business school launches new podcast
First 5000 | August 31, 2018Monash Business School’s new podcast series, Thought Capital, promises to delve into the business and economic ideas of its experts and explain how this impacts our lives.
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Aussie author wins international business award
First 5000 | August 12, 2018“Cadence: A Tale of Fast Business Growth” by Australian small business owner Pete Williams has been named the winner of the Gold Medal Award in the Best Business Book category in the 15th Annual International Business Awards.
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The future of work
Karen Chester | July 23, 2018Karen Chester, Deputy Chair of the Australian Productivity Commission, discussed the future of work in a speech to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) on 17 July in Perth.
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What customers want most is their own success
Paul Henderson | June 22, 2018Businesses thrive by helping customers reach their personal goals and enjoy their own success. These firms know that small service improvements can dramatically boost revenue by stealing a march on their competition and encouraging consumer loyalty.