Never has culture been more important to an organisation than it is now. A clear and purposeful mission motivates team members and improves overall performance. It is an executive’s responsibility to ensure that this culture is known and communicated across all levels of his or her organisation. It’s hard to define culture. An academic will […]
READ MORERemember What Gets Left Behind: Tread Lightly When It Comes To Technology
It is well known that technological advancements offer endless benefits to organisations. However, the excitement that comes with this prospect can blind us to the risks inherent in this modernisation. Executives must act with caution – otherwise, the promised benefits of advancement may be negated by countervailing forces. It’s almost impossible to think of a […]
READ MOREFlying Business: Avoiding Burnout Across Time Zones
Life in the C-Suite can mean that your workplace extends across national borders. The fact that travelling for business can take away from your personal life is an issue in itself but more pertinent is the effect that jet lag can have on your efficiency and – importantly – your health. Can you remember the […]
READ MORERising Above Success: The Self-Conscious Leader
Outward-looking executives can forget the effect of their own hubris in stifling employee engagement. The most successful leaders are those that can put their success to one side and connect with their team members at a human level. The 18th Century was an age of revolution. For centuries, people had lived under the iron fist of […]
READ MOREBreaking Chains: How the AI Revolution Can Liberate Your Workforce
In a previous article, we discussed how executives must adapt to the impending reality of automation in our workplaces to capitalise on the opportunity this disruption presents. Here, we emphasise how, if executives plan correctly, human capital can become more useful than it has ever been before. The nature of contemporary work has been shaped, […]
READ MOREThe Executive’s Heavy Burden
Australia has a weight problem. The statistics make for grim reading: Almost 2 in 3 adults were overweight or obese in 2014-2015. This number is only expected to increase in the years ahead. Typically, weight problems correlate with wealth and education; people without access to money and knowledge find it more difficult to, not only […]
READ MOREReconceptualising your Peak and Investing in Personal Growth
The End of Financial Year provokes much thought across corporate Australia. Where we direct our money speaks volumes about where our priorities lie. This year, ask yourself how much you have invested in your career and your future prospects. From the outside, June 30 seems like any other day. There is no reason to celebrate. […]
READ MOREThe Legacy of a Leader
On the whole, executives are focused on adapting to the challenges and disruptions that their organisation will face while they are actively working. While this creates flexible and forward-thinking workplaces in the short and medium-term, many organisations are unprepared for life without their current leaders. Automation. Artificial Intelligence. An aging workforce. All of these concepts […]
READ MOREAccommodating the Arrival of Generation Z
Generation Z will bring new skills, outlooks and ideas into Australian workplaces. However, their arrival will also necessitate a revolution in how executives deal with the mental health issues of their team members. Executives deserve a lot of credit for the work they have already done in transforming the approach to mental health in corporate […]
READ MORENavigating the Storm: Executive Leadership in a Post-Royal Commission Australia
The Royal Commission into the Financial Services Industry shocked us all. Commissioner Hayne’s findings and recommendations make for difficult reading. Executives have the opportunity and, therefore, obligation to look into the mirror and ask ourselves what we can do to make this better. Prior to 2018, people knew that corporate conduct in the financial services […]
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