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Each month, we release an online newsletter that contains a topical insight which you can read by selecting the items below.
If you have any ideas for topics relating to organisational culture, well-being, team or leadership development, or safety, please get in touch with us. We would love to hear your ideas!
Is it Really a Mistake?
by Mathew Bowen | 20, Dec, 2023 | NewsletterI was recently on-site attending a pre-shift meeting, and as is customary in many such meetings, the group was asked if anyone had a Safety Share. One of the team put their hand up and spoke about an incident that had...
Cultivating Transparent Communication
by Mathew Bowen | 30, Nov, 2023 | NewsletterSignificant media attention fell upon Optus recently on the back of a system-wide outage that affected millions of customers across Australia. The resignation of CEO, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, raised questions about the blame...
The Resilient Team
Resilience is more than just a buzzword; it is a trait that can make or break success. Resilience is the ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity, setbacks, and challenges. It is the capacity to handle stress, overcome setbacks, and keep moving forward. It...
Sleeping Our Way to Success
As we are now well and truly in the second half of the year, some of us may be finding it a little harder than usual to get out of bed in the morning. While this can be a normal part of getting through a busy year, it can be important to take stock of how we are doing...
Tackling Our Organisational Challenges
Leaders and organisations often look to the sporting world for inspiration, citing the dedication and hard work of a team toward a common goal in the face of adversity, and the inspirational leadership of players and coaches alike. Many elite sports have become big...
The Toll of Increasing Job Demands
There is no getting around the fact that we live in a world that strives for progress and productivity. As industries evolve and expectations soar, it is not uncommon to see scope creep within the roles and responsibilities of teams, managers and leaders. But what...
The Psychology of Feedback
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw recently caused a ruckus when he stated that “Gen Z, the younger generation, needs three times a week praise from their supervisors, the next generation only needs three times a year and my generation only needs...
What is status signalling and what can you do about it?
Have you ever noticed that some teams seem to work together seamlessly while others are plagued by competition and a constant need for validation? This could be a result of status signalling.It goes without saying that most of us know that appearances can greatly...
Investing in Our People
When was the last time you actively set out to learn something new while at work? Now, what would you say is one of the most significant challenges faced by organisations today? And what do these two questions have to do with one another? Well - let's explore.One of...
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