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The calculated art of failing fast: 7 tips to help leaders and teams create game-changing innovation

The failing fast approach to innovation encourages businesses to test their ideas early and often to quickly identify and address any issues, saving valuable time, money and resources. But how can leaders adopt this approach without putting their businesses at risk?

Opinion: Why e-scooters are the 'public mobility glue' for urban transport

Brisbane faces a variety of mobility challenges over the next decade, especially as the city prepares for an influx of tourists for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Some experts are looking to micromobility – such as e-scooters and e-bikes – to help alleviate the pressure.

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9 empowering resources to help women succeed in business

We’ve collated 5 must-read articles, 3 insightful videos and an information-packed podcast featuring a wealth of practical strategies, winning tactics and proven advice from UQ business experts to help women at all stages of their career journey.

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Most Australians don’t trust AI in the workplace

Published on: 22 February 2023

A University of Queensland and KPMG Australia study has found only 40 percent of Australians trust the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at work.

New research investigates the role of conspiracy beliefs in shaping opposition to wind farms

Published on: 21 December 2022

Reaching net-zero targets requires massive increases in wind energy production, but efforts to build wind farms can meet stern local opposition. A new study from The University of Queensland and IWM Institut has discovered that wind farms face moderate to strong opposition from conspiracy beliefs, which ends up being the significant hurdle to their continued establishment.

UQ’s Carbon Literacy Program receives ‘green’ award

Published on: 21 November 2022

The University of Queensland has won an international sustainability award for its Carbon Literacy Program, a climate action short course established by the UQ Business School.

Planning to start a new job? Learn how workplace ‘Mavericks’ influence early on and retain uniqueness

So, you’ve got a new job. Congratulations! Now comes the ‘settling in’ time. But what does this mean? Do you have to politely smile, nod your head and accept everything about your new work culture to completely fit in and succeed? Not necessarily.

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Does a 4-day work week help or hinder Australian business?

Burnt out, stressed, disengaged and unproductive. Employees and organisations alike acknowledge there is a steady swell of discontent with work-life imbalance across many industries and workplaces. While the COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges to the business sector, it also illuminated new ways of working beyond the traditional 9-to-5 office grind.