I read the news today … oh boy
Don't we feel powerless at times to deal with climate change and environmental loss? It is not beyond individuals to take action.
For communicators, AI will be truth’s new frontier
The assets put most at risk by AI are not our jobs or roles, but those far more fundamental to the foundations on which human relationships and society must be built - truth and trust.
The joys of working with local media
Working with local media on worthwhile news, causes and stories is rewarding in more ways than financial. What appears in local media influences what happens in the community in which you live.
Will elites kill the indigenous Voice?
Could the line-up of elites behind the ‘yes’ vote for the indigenous Voice to Parliament prove detrimental or advantageous to the ‘yes’ campaign setting reconciliation back for a generation?
Climate and environment will benefit as finance calculates risks
We should embrace the potential firepower that the finance industry’s focus on risk will bring to the call to action on climate, environment and sustainability.
Efficiency and effectiveness always trump hourly rates
Quality and efficiency built on experience translate to reduced overall project costs even at a higher charge-out rates. We need to wipe hourly rates from our procurement processes.
The retirement tax grab - undignified politics
Defining dignity in retirement quickly devolved into undignified politics about equity, greed and fairness and the purpose of the superannuation system.
Data - no longer the modern day goldmine?
Organisations holding data on us are the new gold vaults and breaking into them has become the modern-day equivalent of bank robbery.
Optus - where events moved faster than words?
Optus’ communications with all stakeholders since its data hack has been a sequence of monumental failures to connect with and inform stakeholders and the brand damage will be long-lasting.
Australia’s identity - does it need a republic?
The British Crown and Union Jack were the heart and totem to this history and Australia must break with both in order to project itself into the world with unity of purpose and fairness.
Nothing can be as authentic as people
There’s a long way to go before artificial intelligence can match the authenticity, let alone the sentience of humans.
What’s the real time commitment for volunteer directors?
Things to consider about commitment when you’re offered a position as a director on a not-for-profit board.
Energy-sapping returns for ESG investors
Volatility in investments has a fantastic habit of creating winners from sinners and losers from choosers.
What’s right doesn’t make it left or right
The political right and left don’t matter anymore. The only thing that matters is what’s right.
Redefining conservatism
Voters elected new independents in 2022 Australian who could redefine the shape of contemporary conservatism.
Australian election: belief might be the biggest idea
Australian election 2022 - the nation sleeps waiting for the big idea
Customers Grill’d on environmental priorities
Public donations at a local Grill’d burger joint might just be an indicator of the environmental priorities of the community.
Boards for micros - the playbook is different
Writing the board playbook for a micro-organisation is to walk across the jagged ridge line between between the established roles of board and management.
There’s stuff you’re qualified for and just things you learn
Your career path can take you to unexpected places. That’s good for you a good for new perspectives you can bring to a different field of work.
The ethical dilemma - should we take the money?
Greenwashing. The trick for not-for-profit boards will be to rinse off the soap to identify genuine partnership and shared commitment to a common purpose with corporate funders.