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Leadership & Communication
Deloitte: More women needed in ICT leadership positions
Women need more opportunities for leadership development in the ICT sector, new research by Deloitte has claimed. The 'Women in ICT - Perspectives and Perception' report found less than 20 per cent of Australians working in the industry are female, with the disparity worsening at senior levels. According to Deloitte, the number of women in…
12 Dec 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Mining supercycle ‘still going strong’
Australia's mining boom is not over, new research has revealed, although the market will undergo changes in the near future. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) described the country's resources performance over recent years as a "supercycle", with incredible demand from China and other emerging markets driving iron ore, base metals and coal. However, a report…
11 Dec 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Managing risk big focus at Asset Management & Maintenance conference
The Asset Management & Maintenance conference discussed the importance of implementing frameworks for a structured approach to asset management. Speakers from the Asset Management Council, IPWEA and the Independent Transport Safety Regulator came together to discuss best practices. Asset management, in simple terms, is one of those key business strategies that can sometimes be left…
10 Dec 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Light Rail Transit – Costs versus benefits
With light rail projects being undertaken in nearly every state in Australia, we spoke to Dr Chi-Hong (Patrick) Tsai, Senior Research Analyst at the Institute of Transport & Logistics Studies to see what the most efficient funding options are. Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems have recently been retrofitted in urban areas of increased congestion and…
10 Dec 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Australian miners ‘must innovate and cut costs’
Australia's mining industry must seek innovative process and cost reductions to overcome industry challenges next year. This is according to Deloitte research, which highlighted several problems resources businesses may face in 2014, such as decreased productivity, supply/demand imbalances and low commodity prices. The study may also encourage companies to invest in mining training, with a…
10 Dec 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-Up: Rachel Smith
British-born Brisbane-based transport planner Rachel Smith has a reputation for pushing boundaries and imagining the unimaginable. In her recent TED talk at QUT Rachel called for more creative approaches in building cycling infrastructure and getting the wider community involved in city planning processes. At the 2014 Light Rail conference, to be held on the 4th…
9 Dec 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Mining industry discusses market outlook for South Australia
By Neil Murphy, CEO, South Australian Freight Council and Alex Todd, Economic Development Manager, Regional Development Australia Whyalla & Eyre Peninsula The 7th Annual Mining South Australia conference and exhibition was again held in Whyalla in late November 2013 and brought together over industry and all levels of government to hear about the latest developments from the…
9 Dec 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
ExxonMobil $1bn gas plant to support jobs
The construction of a new $1 billion gas conditioning plant in Victoria is expected to support thousands of jobs and boost the economy. The ExxonMobil project will enable the development of new offshore gas fields in the Gippsland Basin, with the state government claiming it will underpin eastern Australia's energy needs well into the future. Peter…
9 Dec 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Tough assignments ‘key’ to leadership development
Taking on tough assignments is a key aspect of leadership development, according to Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) chief Richard Bracken. HCA is one of the world's largest operators of health-care facilities, boasting 165 hospitals, 113 freestanding surgery centres and 200,000 employees across two continents. Bracken, who has spent 30 years at the organisation, said…
6 Dec 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Better rail procurement ‘could save $6bn’
Improvements to rolling stock procurement procedures could net rail authorities nearly $6 billion in savings, a new report has revealed. The Opportunities for Greater Passenger Rolling Stock Procurement Efficiency document, launched by the government on Thursday (November 28th), highlighted the problems caused by a growing population and an ageing fleet. According to the report, which…
6 Dec 2013, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
