Promoted The four drivers of transitioning into innovative workspaces Sponsored Transitioning to new innovative workspaces is not a task for the faint hearted. There needs to be plan and a transitional roadmap. Read more
Stuck in a rut? Leading change without the managerialese Tuesday October 18, 2016 By David Donaldson Features Winning over staff is key to managing change effectively. Write your own speeches and give real world examples, says former PM&C boss Peter Shergold. But… Read more
Breakthrough or buddy-up: two strategies for chief digital officers Friday September 23, 2016 By Craig Thomler Features Nearly every public sector agency has a Chief Digital Officer now, but redesigning organisations to succeed in a digital world takes more than just a… Read more
What to do when public services fail Thursday July 28, 2016 By David Donaldson Features A culture that doesn't shut down the reporting of problems is vital to a healthy organisation, argues a new report into failure in the public… Read more
Promoted 10 reasons executives should embrace plain English Wednesday June 15, 2016 By Dr Neil James Engagement Apart from the organisational benefits that plain English brings, there are personal reasons every CEO or government executive should embrace writing reform. Here's the top… Read more
Vice cop: Catherine Myers on compliance, culture change Friday January 15, 2016 By David Donaldson Features INTERVIEW: The bureaucracy is more accepting of private sector converts, says Catherine Myers, boss of Victoria's Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation. She spoke… Read more
Keep ex-Defence out of public service, bureaucrats plead Wednesday January 13, 2016 By Harley Dennett Defence EXCLUSIVE: Military men and women can be a bad fit in the public service and might want to consider employment elsewhere, according to some… Read more
Don't fake it: women see through culture change phonies Monday January 11, 2016 By Harley Dennett Defence EXCLUSIVE: The Defence Force culture change progress report reveals women aren't fooled when male bosses' public enthusiasm is little more than a script. The… Read more
Fixing dysfunction with State Trustees CEO Craig Dent Wednesday September 30, 2015 By David Donaldson Community & Social State Trustees CEO Craig Dent's love of fixing dysfunctional systems has seen him institute a "shock and awe" approach to culture change, overhaul the public… Read more
Glam turnout for Defence Pride Monday September 7, 2015 By Harley Dennett Career Advice Defence now has a diarchy in diversity, launching its internal Defence Pride network at the first Military Pride Ball of its long-standing LGBTI support association. Read more
First 90 days not enough: CEO's guide for driving transformation Monday August 17, 2015 By Leanne Ansell-McBride Career Advice New leadership research from BCG questions the 'first 90 days' orthodoxy of driving organisational change. Take time to understand and define the ambition, writes Victorian… Read more
Immigration responds: no revolt against secretary on direction Friday February 13, 2015 By Stephen Easton News The Department of Immigration and Border Protection denies senior staff walked because they were unwilling to support the rapidly changing organisation. But headquarters remains in… Read more
Vice Admiral Ray Griggs: prioritising Defence's capability needs Tuesday February 10, 2015 By Vice Admiral Ray Griggs Features Amid a heavy operational toll, the Defence Force is thinking broadly about its capabilities and workforce needs in the white paper process and Force Structure… Read more
Managing difference in Defence: the battle with banter Friday August 29, 2014 By Harley Dennett News The path to acceptance in Defence's "bastion of white men" is a little ritual humiliation, or turn it back on the attacker. The Mandarin obtained… Read more
'Bastion of white men': Anzacs haunt Defence in culture reform Monday August 25, 2014 By Harley Dennett Features EXCLUSIVE: An independent report into the Department of Defence's culture has found language has contributed to reinforcing and maintaining its homogenous “white male” make-up. Read more
