This morning I came across a wonderful example of innovation right here in Sydney. Cardiologist Dr James Otton of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has made a replica of a patient’s heart using a 3D printer. The idea behind this innovation is that a patient’s heart can be scanned before an operation and the…
5 TIPS TO MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM One of the questions that people in leadership roles ask us most often is “How do I motivate my team better?” It is a very important question and the answers help team leaders in their longer term careers as well as in the short term. Motivated teams tend to…
“Growing other leaders from the ranks isn’t just the duty of the leader, it’s an obligation.” ~Warren Bennis~ As the economy in Australia and globally is improving in many industries several clients have recently asked us about our experience in helping organisations develop a leadership pipeline. This is a way of developing people at different…
There has been a lot of interest recently regarding gender diversity in the workplace in Australia. Here is a brief overview of certain key issues to help you understand the relevance to your organisation. WHY IS GENDER DIVERSITY IMPORTANT? Gender diversity isn’t about just having token women (or men) in roles, it is about attracting and…
WHAT ARE THE VITAL SKILLS FOR FRONTLINE STAFF? A recent report released by Harvard Business Review identifies the vital skills required for frontline staff. The report was based on a survey of readers in February 2014 and the aim is described as: to “understand how important frontline managers are to organizational success, to what extent frontline…
“Executive presence is one’s ability to create a moment; an experience that ignites others to want to know more about you, your personal brand and your business.” ~Glenn Llopis~ We have recently been working with Frontline Management Institute clients to help them develop what is known as “Executive Presence” among their leadership team. During our…
FMI’s readers who are in leadership and management roles in Australia will find the recently released Business Council of Australia Research paper “Building Australia’s Competitive Advantages” of interest. The report argues that Australia is falling behind in competitiveness and was only “strongly” competitive in the Agriculture industry. The BCA Report is based on research carried…
You’re sitting in a training room, trying to stay engaged, as you attend a mandatory day of professional development that your employer has decided is necessary for you to do your job. The minutes crawl by as you sit quietly trying not to draw attention to yourself as the facilitator looks to the room for…
Generation Y often get a bad rap being called lazy, arrogant and a host of other not very kind adjectives. But all you have to do is look at the Forbes 30 under 30 list and you can see there are plenty of young people who are hard workers. So what’s the secret to getting…
There are many pros and cons for using technology all of which need to be taken into account when designing the use of technology in businesses. Once reserved for the office, mobile phones and computers now play a significant role in the way we work and connect with others; often forming an integral part of…