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Leadership & Communication
Making actions speak louder than words when public speaking
Showing confidence through your body language is one of the most important skills to develop as a public speaker. Engaging an audience is more than just about keeping the content interesting (although obviously that plays a big part) - you must be able to convey the information in an interesting and eye-catching way. Invoking emotion…
24 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Insights from New Caledonia Nickel
At a time of critical challenges and high volatility of the markets, the week-long New Caledonia Nickel conference provided attendees from the global nickel industry the opportunity to discuss the most pressing topics and questions as well as unrivalled networking opportunities with their peers. Jim Lennon, Chairman Commodities research at Macquarie Securities asked in his…
23 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
“Strong future” for Australian uranium industry
Australia's uranium industry is set for a strong future, federal resources and energy minister Gary Gray has claimed. Speaking at the Australian Uranium and Rare Earths Conference in Fremantle on Wednesday (July 17), the politician argued that the country is excellently placed to take advantage of a boost in market conditions for the commodity. "Australia…
23 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Close-up: Tim Feeney
Tim Feeney is the Executive Director of Transitional Services for Youth and Families in Burlington, VT and the Director of OB2L in Albany, NY. In these roles Tim has assisted numerous agencies in the development of system-wide changes in order to provide sustainable, high quality, and cost-effective education and rehabilitation services. For 20 years he…
23 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
PowerPoint or PowerPointless: Designing presentations that engage
Whether it's university, the boardroom or conferences - we've all experienced a PowerPoint presentation that puts the audience to sleep. Visual aids can bring a topic to life, but if used incorrectly they can make speeches confusing, disjointed or even more monotonous. Anyone who has had the dubious pleasure of sitting through a friend or family…
22 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Leadership & training essential for staff satisfaction in the operating theatre
The healthcare sector is facing unique challenges when it comes to increasing staff satisfaction, training, recruitment and retention. We had the chance to speak to some of the presenters from our 5th Annual Operating Theatre Management conference about their key challenges and strategies for staff management in the operating theatre. Jodie Hulm, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Theatre,…
22 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
RailCorp split sparks debate amongst industry professionals
The start of this month marked the official split of RailCorp into Sydney Trains and NSW Trains. Sydney Trains will be led by a new chief executive. Howard Collins has until recently been at the helm of the London Underground and has led similar changes on London’s Metropolitan Line. Behind the scenes, the creation of…
19 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
PRESS RELEASE: Three health reform priorities for the next government
The next government should use its first term to create an alternative to the Council on Australian Governments, create a single organisation to render hospital pricing and hospital safety more transparent to consumers, and deregulate private health insurance. Dr Paul Gross, a former Commissioner of the National Hospitals and Health Services Commission, will tell the…
19 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Transport infrastructure: Focus on Victoria
It’s been an interesting few months for transport in Victoria with debate on both sides of politics unravelling different perspectives on the needs of Victorian residents. Federal transport Minister Anthony Albanese has committed funding for the Melbourne Metro rail link, while Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has committed funding for the controversial East West Link. Transport…
19 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close up: The Hon Tom Koutsantonis, MP
The Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP is the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy and Minister for Housing and Urban Development. Elected to the Seat of West Torrens in the South Australian State Parliament in October 1997, Minister Koutsantonis was the presiding member of the Economic and Finance Committee from 2006…
19 Jul 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.
