It’s Day 30 of 30 Days of Networking and I’m going to keep today’s post short and sweet. Say thanks. Easy enough? Maybe – but I don’t feel we say thank you enough (or, at least I don’t say... read more
It cites a 2006 ABS survey, which found that mature workers were also the least likely group to take days off due to their own illness or as a carer. In the two week period prior to the survey... read more
Opposition launches campaign for nominations. Small business owners are being urged to nominate the worst, most idiotic, piece of red tape they have experienced as part of a campaign launched this week by the Leader of the Opposition Malcolm... read more
The world is a-flutter with news of microblogging site Twitter. The early adopters are wondering what all the fuss is about (and possibly that everyone would just quit acting as though they discovered sliced bread) … but for those... read more
We have just released the July Leadership issue of our Women in Business e-newsletter and have included some of the ways you have expanded your capabilities as leader. How have you expanded your capabilities as a leader? Please add... read more
People have long joined groups and associations to find the right tribe to network with. One of the joys of online networking is that you can be part of groups to which you may never have face-to-face access, but... read more
In most cities you can attend a breakfast, lunch or dinner networking event, most days of the week. There are definitely pros and cons to the type of event you attend so it’s important to be clear on what... read more
In 2004, international management consultancy McKinsey and Company commenced its McKinsey Leadership Project; to learn what drives and sustains successful female leaders. This article is based on McKinsey’s project report, CENTRED LEADERSHIP: How talented women thrive, published in September... read more
Choose well Know the skills and personalities your team needs to function at its best. Instead of choosing people “just like you”, select those who fill the gaps created by the areas that you find challenging. If you have... read more
Networking is one of the fastest, most cost effective ways to get more clients and grow your business. But it can also be a frustrating, time-consuming endeavour if you don’t know how to put the pieces together correctly. Are... read more
Welcome to Day 13 0f 30 Days of Networking. I’ve never been a big user of forums. No reason, really. I just haven’t found forums that I wanted to take part in on a regular basis. That’s now changed!... read more
Welcome to Day 9 of 30 Days of Networking: How to Choose Your Networking Tribes. Tribes are a lot like networks. They are groups of people with similar interests, a shared passion for a cause, event, body of work.... read more
