Julia Gillard, who served as the 27th Prime Minister of Australia and Leader of the Australian Labour Party from 2010 to 2013, once said “Our future growth relies on competitiveness and innovation, skills and productivity. These in turn rely on the education of our people.” While Julia has a valid …
When was the first time you heard the word dashboard? Mine was with my parents, in the car, more than a couple of decades ago. And, when was the first time you used it professionally? Around here at least, the usage pattern is growing. Indeed, dashboard is becoming the …
It’s Christmas market season once again, and as you sip your glühwein and think about ways to show you care, ‘tis a good time to think of how you can help your clients grow their business. Yes, the latest phrase is a bit cliché, but it’s a better alternative than …
Tell me your story in 10 seconds. Only then will you exist. Really, we should have said in 8 seconds because that’s the human attention span according to a widely publicised study. However, is this a natural human limitation or is it due to the multiple choices we currently have …
The asset and wealth management (AWM) industry’s revolution is ongoing. Assets under management (AuM) are increasing, as are costs and revenues. Although revenues costs have gone up, they’ve not grown at the same speed as revenues for many reasons, including economies of scale and the slow adoption of new technologies. …
Anna. She aspires to work in journalism, but she’s an engineer. Rumours in the corridors of the company hint that most of the production lines will soon be automated and that a bunch of people – no matter their job position – will soon be queueing at the Employment Office. …
Gender equality has been in the minds of leaders all over the world for a while. Achieving gender balance at the workplace is anything but a simple issue; creating truly inclusive professional environments is an organisation’s major challenge. There is an urgency to address the challenges women face beyond policies …
Have you heard about the rule of 3? It suggests that, when there is a public conflict, we should avoid sending a third reply. Then, the apology and good intention you may have had when replying the first time becomes an argument. It could even escalate and become a media …
