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How the right data can help leaders thrive
Touted as the new gold, organisations across the globe have cottoned onto the value of data as a way to unlock deep insights about the nature of their business. When […]
Preparing for change: Where will you be after the ‘Great Reshuffle’?
It’s estimated that millions of Australians changed jobs in 2022 (aptly dubbed ‘The Great Reshuffle’), with the disruption of COVID causing many to re-think their careers or go in search […]
Barney Dalgano: collaboration and establishing conditions in which people can flourish
Despite enjoying academia’s autonomy, Professor Barney Dalgano prefers to collaborate and engage withothers. Barney’s approach to academic leadership is centred on promoting curiosity. As wellas promoting curiosity about research and […]
Your biggest leadership obstacles may not be what you think they are
How many times have you thought, “If I only had the perfect tool, I could manage my time better!” Or, “If I just had the skills to stop procrastinating, I’d […]
Nicola Verkerk: Understanding your own leadership style
Nicola Verkerk understands her own leadership style and brings her strengths as a leader to the numerous roles she’s had in systems engineering, safety engineering, project management and engineering management […]
Heidi Hauf: The most achievable and strong visions are driven by purpose and a connection to values
Having worked in leading organisations worldwide, across public, private and not-for-profit sectors, Heidi Hauf knows first-hand that achieving her vision of sustainable development requires compassion, transparency and collaboration. Heidi is […]
Sebastian Due Madsen: For anyone who thinks they don’t have it in them to be a leader, it’s a skill that you can learn
Captain Sebastian Due Madsen joined the Royal Australian Navy in 2001 through the Australian Defence Force Academy. After completing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Sebastian served in ships HMAS ANZAC […]
Cath Hayes: If you’re authentic with your people they can be authentic with you
Cath Hayes grew up in Victoria. She joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1992, and over a 30-year career, she has had multiple leadership roles, including the Command of ANZAC […]