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2 surprising reasons why startups fail

Published on: 2 December 2021

The changed global environment has created demand for new products, services and business models – as well as opportunities to use existing resources in new ways and for new customers. For businesses, this presents an opportunity to leverage innovation and transform in line with changing customer expectations.

5 ways you can use data analytics to improve business

Published on: 2 December 2021

Each day, 300 billion emails are sent, 65 billion messages are sent on WhatsApp, and there are 5 billion searches on website search engines – 75% of which are on Google. Data is everywhere, and the amount of data has been doubling every 2 years for the last decade.*

Want to become a board member? Do an MBA

Published on: 15 November 2021

When it comes to landing your first board position, it’s not a matter of what you know versus who you know, because both are equally important. An MBA can be one of the best ways to equip you with the skills, confidence, knowledge and network you’ll need to get a board role and be effective in the boardroom.

Study reveals Aussies 'luckwarm' on international travel post-COVID

Study reveals Aussies ‘lukewarm’ on international travel post-COVID

Published on: 10 November 2021

New data from The University of Queensland reveals just 51 per cent of Australians plan to travel overseas now that international borders are open.

At your service: Why it's profitable to put your customers first over products + expert 4 tips to deliver true value

Not so long ago, businesses were defined by whether they offered a product or a service. Now, businesses that exclusively align themselves with one or the other risk falling behind.

6 essential webinars and podcasts to get your ready for 2022

6 essential webinars and podcasts to get you ready for 2022

From building trust to changing careers and managing wellbeing. Let’s face it: the end of the year is fast approaching. These suggestions will make you think about the big issues as you set your goals and plan for 2022.

5 expert tips to manage performance reviews when it has't been BAU

5 expert tips to manage performance reviews when it hasn't been BAU

It’s been another challenging year with COVID-19 outbreaks, and the consequent restrictions turning even the best-laid plans upside down. It’s one thing to have this affect our personal lives, but how can employers hope to fairly assess employee performance during such uncertainty?

5 leadership trends that will transform the way you perform under pressure in 2022

In the last 12 months, leaders have faced a melting pot of pressure. Pressure to perfect our ‘pivot’ game, which turned into a constant pirouette to survive disruption; pressure to manage teams remotely; and pressure to hit constantly moving targets while reprioritising goals.