by Andrew Barr | Jun 7, 2016 | Executive, The world @work
The announcement of the world’s biggest education prize, worth more than $A12 million, offered by a Chinese tech billionaire, is symbolic of the surging wave of education for next gen China. Working with a group of schools myself in China recently, I have seen...
by ccheesman | May 20, 2016 | Executive, The world @work
Seriously, without being twee, it’s true. I admit I live a pretty healthy lifestyle: I lift weights, I eat chicken breast, love vegetables, and drink my three litres of water per day. So, when our leadership team sat down to discuss how to better look after our teams,...
by rgrant | May 13, 2016 | Executive, The world @work
Well, I don’t mean tool in the pejorative! A well forged, fit for purpose tool is a valued accessory. Would you attempt a home renovation with just a hammer? In the job search process, savvy candidates realise recruiters are part of the solution – a tool in their kit...
by swalsh | Apr 8, 2016 | Executive, The world @work
Are you flying high on the digital steed or do you feel you’re being covertly surrounded by a digital Trojan horse? This week I attended Harnessing the Power of Digital, a Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) event with guest speaker Amanda Gome, the...
by Laurie Serafini | Mar 23, 2016 | Executive, The world @work
Can it really be true that you can win or lose an audience in just three seconds? More on that later, but first here is my checklist for an engaging professional presentation: Strategy – be prepared and have an agenda Energy level – show interest in what you’re...
by swalsh | Mar 9, 2016 | Executive, The world @work
Consider this: it’s estimated that US companies with 100 employees spend an average downtime of 17 hours per week clarifying communication, costing approx. USD$528,443 [1]. Communication is vital in all functions of a business, but even more so in HR, OHS and...
