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When Robyn, a great candidate referred by a trusted source, crashed and burned in an interview, I asked if she might be open to discussing how she felt about the interview. "Yes please!" This led to a great two-way conversation. But what if I had said, "You were...
EOFY – trivia, observations and reflections
I've just finished an interview with an accountant… (insert your joke or comment of choice)… for a Financial Controller role. Actually it's a great opportunity with a small private investment company. I generally start an interview with an easy general question like,...
The changing face of the CEO
You may think you know what a CEO looks like – those of us who regularly work with senior people in other organisations or at a strategic level within our own – can picture some of the qualities common to those individuals who have been successful in business...
Daniel Goleman explains why Eco-intelligence is a thing
There's EQ, there's IQ, and now there's Eco Intelligence. Except the 'now' is 10 years old and I'm late to the party. How did I even hear about this? A few weeks ago, a bunch of us were rabbiting on about the relative EQ and IQ of a recent senior appointment, and our...
How to turn your work-ability into your biggest asset
My husband Ray and I are your typical Aussie mum and dad property investors; our three children are also young investors (in their 30s). Back in the 1980s, getting a deposit together to purchase a house was arguably as difficult as it is today. My husband and I...
A milestone year for Indigenous education
Slade Group is proud to support the Cathy Freeman Foundation in their 10 year anniversary celebrations this year. Last week we hosted an art show to mark ten years of making a difference to Indigenous students, which coincides with our own 50 year anniversary...
How sports coaches use world class leadership to create winning teams
Before I elaborate, I have a confession to make... I'm an ex senior AFL player, now a football coach and more recently, a professional recruiter. To outsiders, a senior coach is the face of their club, much like a hiring manager is a window to their organisation. They...
Does a work legacy matter?
Let me paint the scene. It's Saturday night, I'm at a friend's house with a group of mates as our children run inside and outside the house vaguely supervised. Our respective partners are all out, so we're taking the opportunity for a beer, pizza and football night....
A salute to my early career
Rather than following my friends to University when I left school, I took an alternative route into the workforce by joining the New Zealand Army – not exactly the most obvious career choice for a female with a short and slim build who grew up as a ballet dancer! This...
Born in 1967, still growing up: Slade Group celebrates 50 years
In the following article by Maggie Chen, which appeared in the Autumn 2017 edition of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business Excellence magazine, Slade Group Chairman Geoff Slade shares his story and the insights he has developed over decades in...
Bright young old things!
"To be a genius, think like a 94-year-old." If you've ever worried about your declining IQ, take heart from this fascinating profile of 94 year old John Goodenough who, together with his team at University of Texas, has filed a patent application on a cheap,...
Attitude’s the biggest threat to the world economy?
Experts at the World Economic Forum release yearly updates assessing the biggest dangers facing the world economy. Environmental concerns have jumped up the list and now global warming tops economists' concerns. Last month I attended an Australian Credit Conference...