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Ways of Working Principles
A lot of the conversations I’ve been having lately have revolved around Seek.com.au Friends looking for new jobs, leaders concerned they’ll lose their best talent to a better offer. These anecdotes are backed by research. We know from Microsoft’s 2021 work trend index that 40% of the global workforce were thinking of…
Sasha D'Arcy • 9 March 2022
Yes, you can create culture in remote and hybrid organisations. Here’s how.
There is an interesting paradox that employees in hybrid work environments are experiencing that is keeping leaders up at night. Seventy-three percent of workers want flexible remote work options to continue, AND, 67 percent are craving more in-person time with their teams. This is what Microsoft refers to as the…
Charlotte Rush • 2 March 2022
Looking for TED Talk Inspiration?
If you are looking for a recommendation on which TED Talk to watch next, here is a list for you to start working your way through! 3 secrets of resilient people (https://www.ted.com/talks/lucy_hone_3_secrets_of_resilient_people?language=en) 4 ways the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we sleep (https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_4_ways_the_covid_19_pandemic_changed_the_way_we_sleep) 5 ways to…
Dr. Amantha Imber • 9 February 2022
Why Productivity Hacks Won’t Help You Be More Productive
When it comes to researching, writing and podcasting about the world of productivity, people love a good hack. A productivity hack promises us an easy way to achieve so much more in so much less time. For example, you might have read that batch checking your email is far more effective…
Dr. Amantha Imber • 8 February 2022
10 ways to generate more innovative ideas
So you reckon you’re not the creative type. You just don’t have innovative ideas? Lucky for you, science shows us that creativity can be learned and this article will show you the secret ingredient to becoming that creative genius that you long to be. That secret ingredient is something called “diverse…
Evelina Bereni • 8 February 2022
How worrying everyday can make you feel less stressed
This time of year has always felt like a frenzy for me. Despite the joy of warmer weather and exciting social engagements in the calendar, I also find it quite exhausting and get the feeling that it’s “impossible” to get everything done before Christmas. Add in emerging from six lockdowns…
Sasha D'Arcy • 8 February 2022
How to cultivate a growth mindset in your team
The word “pivot” has become one of the most overused buzzwords of the pandemic. We are all being forced to try new ways of doing things, both personally and professionally. (Just last week I was dyeing my Mum’s hair!) In a business context, we are all navigating new territory and are bound to experience…
Zoe Aitken • 8 February 2022
One innovation skill you can’t do without in 2021.
There is no question of the importance of innovation right now. It is a critical muscle for getting a business back to growth. But there is one innovation skill that is surpassing the rest in the current climate. It is a skill that some of the worlds’ most innovative companies…
Zoe Aitken • 9 November 2021
Four barriers to overcome for disruptive innovation
Some of the world’s most innovative companies were founded during a recession. Think Airbnb, WhatsApp, and General Electric. And some of the best inventions such as Netflix video streaming (where would we be without that right now?) and the Apple iPod were launched off the back of an economic downturn.
Zoe Aitken • 9 November 2021