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5 leadership trends that will be more important than ever

Leaders and teams have been tested more than ever before during the pandemic, as they've navigated hardship, dealt with increased levels of remote work and attempted to balance personal wellbeing. To help leaders adapt and continue to succeed in uncertain times, UQ Business School researchers share the top 5 leadership trends that will dominate the future business landscape.

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Raise a glass and sip sustainably by supporting Australian wineries

UQ researchers have discovered domestic travel to Australian wineries produces a much lower environmental footprint than international travel. With national wineries leading sustainability innovation worldwide, you can now sip your way to sustainability by supporting local businesses.

Australians have low trust in artificial intelligence and want it to be better regulated

Even though we interact with some form of artificial intelligence (AI) every day, a new report from UQ Business School researchers discovered two-thirds of Australians don’t trust AI systems. This raises the question: What does this mean for the future of Australian businesses?

6 strategies to help small businesses innovate post-COVID

As Australia emerges from a winter hibernation unlike any experienced before, many small businesses are struggling to stay afloat. Top UQ business and law experts share their top strategies to help small businesses take stock, pivot and innovate to avoid an insolvency spiral.

How fintech can help Indonesia’s small and medium enterprises survive the COVID-19 pandemic

Published on: 10 November 2020

In Indonesia — Southeast Asia’s largest economy — small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contribute to around 60% of the nation’s economy and absorb 97% of its domestic workforce. However, while there are more than 60 million SMEs in Indonesia, only 12% can get financing or bank loans.

UQ researchers awarded grant to help lead small to medium business recovery in Indonesia

Published on: 3 November 2020

Researchers from The University of Queensland (UQ) Business School will be assisting COVID-19 recovery in Indonesia through a digital transformation grant designed to help small to medium enterprises (SMEs).

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3 powerful benefits of studying your MBA face-to-face

Published on: 3 November 2020

Deciding to study your Master of Business Administration (MBA) online or in-person can be a tough decision. There are multiple factors to consider, including flexibility, cost and the quality of the program. While many MBA programs are transitioning to online delivery formats, there are still three clear benefits of studying your MBA with a face-to-face element.

Leaders who don't adapt to technological change risk being left behind

Published on: 13 October 2020

There is a real sense of urgency towards technological adoption at the moment, but how does a leader deploy new systems without staff fearing for their jobs?