How do you ensure conference success?
Are you planning to run a conference or forum in the near future? To get great feedback for a successful conference or forum, the event needs address the participants’ wants Read More
View ArticleNations need a vision to inspire their workforce
This blog post is the article written by Nigel Austin from The Advertiser published on 18 January 2014 page 79 in the business section for the Silent Achiever’s story. See Read More
View Article2000+ participants in 1 month with 1 facilitator & great feedback – how do...
In 1 month, I hosted 10 webinars with up to 330 people in each one and got feedback like “I was really impressed with your facilitation of the webinar last Read More
View ArticleAdelaide’s north – double the growth rate and where are the jobs?
Adelaide’s north is growing at almost double the rate of the rest of the state. In a 10-year period, from 2004 and 2014, population increased by 20%m but, alarmingly, job Read More
View ArticleEducation, Employment, Higher Education and VET – does Entrepreneurship fit?
From a policy and program point of view, in Australia, there is strong support for business growth, innovation and startups, Innovation policy was at the top of the Council of Read More
View ArticleLocal companies backing their own in Upper Spencer Gulf
$1 million will be put towards job creation and support programs for the Upper Spencer Gulf and Outback region, including Port Augusta, Whyalla and Leigh Creek. The Government is taking Read More
View ArticleFuture Industries Strategies – a plan for growth with a workforce to match
When you’ve advocated for the position of identifying industry and regional economic and workforce priorities, now and into the future, it’s great to see it in action. Victoria is an Read More
View ArticleQueensland Budget – forecasting economic growth strongest of all
The first thing that stands out in the Queensland Government’s Budget 2016-17 are the Regional Action Plans that mostly align with Local Government Areas and outlines an economic snapshot with Read More
View ArticleDevelop a Workforce Plan in 5 Easy Steps
Workforce Planning is the process of taking stock of the current workforce, forecasting future workforce requirements and identifying gaps or issues. Workforce Development relates to strategies and...
View ArticleInsights on Engaging Employers in Skills Development for the 21st Century
The Australian Government, Department of Education and Training, together with the OECD, hosted a workshop on Engaging Employers in Skills Development for the 21st Century on 2-3 June 2016 at Read More
View ArticleEmployees want flexibility – key to workforce attraction and retention
It’s no longer just working parents and care givers who are looking for flexibility. New research suggests that 70% of Australians want more flexible working conditions but we are too Read More
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Russia’s higher education to stand out on a global scale
Russia’s Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system is facing the challenge of delivering a qualified labour force – one that meets the needs of the country’s rapidly developing economy....
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Brazil: Boosting their economy with vocational education
Brazil is investing in vocational education – a great example of a country focused on skill growth, not educational arrogance. They’ve embraced vocational education as their growing oil and gas...
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Phased retirement – answer to knowledge transfer and succession planning
72% of pre-retirees over age 50 believe their ideal retirement will include paid employment – and plan to stay on the job, according to recent studies. Concerns about retirement and the fact we’re...
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Why all VET providers should be thinking globally
There could be a number of reasons why VET experts might suggest that providers should be thinking globally and operating internationally. I believe that if you have an aspiration to run a high quality...
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How do you measure the impact of training?
If you are going to EduTECH next week be sure to say hello to Scott Frasard joining us from the USA who shared some thoughts on measuring the impact of training when we were in Austin in March 2016....
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New South Wales Budget aims to create new global businesses
Entrepreneurship is a theme through job creation across New South Wales (NSW) in Budget 2016-17 focusing on growth areas like ICT, renewable energy and start-ups. The state has recognised the latent...
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Jobs of the Future
In a recent 4 Corners report on digital disruption and future jobs, the underpinning question was, “In the coming age of robotics and advanced IT, what will the jobs of the future be?” Whilst there...
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