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We are delighted to have partnered with T2 in the appointment of Amy Smith as the new Global Director, Brand. Amy will report to Nicky Sparshott, Global Chief Executive Officer and be responsible for driving profitable growth through strategic ownership and implementation of a customer first, omni channel, global lens. Amy's career spans over 15 years’ experience with a prov...

There has been a large volume of reporting on the Royal Commission, but less about the implications for executive management teams who work with boards. While the Royal Commission focused only on the financial services sector, all good boards are seeking to apply the lessons learned from it. One of the ‘unintended consequences’ of the last nine months of Royal Commission act...

Purpose seems to be the raison d’etre for organisations today. Thanks to Simon Sinek our ‘why’ has gained almost obsessive evangelism in business. It’s touted as the way to recruit talent, inspire employees, build profits, contribute to society and even solve problems our governments can’t address.The thing is, it all starts to sound terribly confusing amongst all the other ...

The royal commission revealed unethical practices and behaviours in the financial sector that are associated with the culture of the specific organisations. These practices are indeed part of the organisational culture, but culture should not be blamed. Culture is not an entity, nor an act of misconduct by individuals who find a loophole in the system. Culture and ethics are...

When it comes to success, it’s easy to think that people blessed with brains are inevitably going to leave the rest of us in the dust. But new research from Stanford University will change your mind (and your attitude). Psychologist Carol Dweck has spent her entire career studying attitude and performance, and her latest study shows that your attitude is a better predictor o...

As HSC students receive their results this week it’s that moment where they think, “This is it. Everyone is watching me”. But I urge students and parents to remember – the HSC doesn’t define you. I bombed out in my HSC but am now the new CEO of youth organisation YMCA NSW. After school, my journey took me from being a waitress to running hospitality at the Opera House at the...

There are a number of traits that employers look for when hiring new talent. However, sometimes there are skills not included in a traditional job listing that can add exponential value to a position or company. Forbes Agency Council conducted a survey of members about their thoughts on the most under-appreciated skills and traits that a potential candidate should have. Thei...

With its largest desktop redesign ever, LinkedIn is fighting the good fight against distraction. The 2017 updates make for less clutter across the platform and a more focused experience on every front, especially your personal profile. But, much like a garage full of junk, sprucing things up only makes a real difference if you get rid of all the random junk that’s just takin...

A board member’s job includes digging into strategy and process. Serving on the board of a philanthropic foundation isn’t just about approving grants. It’s about being a good steward of resources and sharing responsibility for the foundation’s impact. Too often the focus tends to be on board meeting preparation and the efficiency of these meetings. Take a moment to break fro...

Earlier this year, Jen Galvin-Rowley was delighted to partner with Matthew Johnston, General Manager Marine Services at Tasmanian Ports Corporation to replace their retiring Harbour Master. Following an extensive Search, David Willett was appointed Harbour Master and Marine Manager responsible for all Tasmanian Commercial Ports. David and his family relocated from Queensland...