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Month: August 2013

Transport & Logistics

Pushing our expertise to the limit – The next phase of heavy haul rail in Australia

Thank you to everyone who attended the 3rd annual ARA Heavy Haul Rail 2013 conference in Newcastle. Heavy Haul Rail 2013 saw a close examination of what it will take for the rail industry to continue its strong performance in heavy haul over the long term in spite of challenging short term conditions. The shift…

12 Aug 2013, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Close-up: Associate Professor William Silvester

Associate Professor William Silvester is The Director of the Respecting Patient Choices Program at the Austin Hospital. He is also an intensive care specialist and a medical consultant for DonateLife, the Victorian Organ Donation Service and the president of the International Society of Advance Care Planning and End of Life Care. His current professional areas…

12 Aug 2013, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Close-up: Mr. Nkululeko Poya

Mr. Nkululeko Poya, a civil engineering technologist with 13 years of rail engineering, project and business management experience, currently serves as the South African Railway Safety Regulator’s CEO. With key competencies in road infrastructure, property, contract and traffic management, he is renowned for the successful implementation and management of the Kei Rail Project. To date,…

12 Aug 2013, by Informa Insights

Leadership & Communication

Effective change management in the public sector

Public sector organisations are increasingly being asked to provide better and more efficient services, while coping with shrinking budgets and fewer staff. Implementing change in agencies and departments can be a challenging prospect, particularly if the existing processes have been in place for some time. However, effective change management skills can ensure your leadership development…

12 Aug 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Australian mining projects lose value

Project management skills in the mining engineering sector may become more important as resources businesses look to glean extra value from initiatives. The total value of resources projects across Australia dropped in the three months to June 2013, a new report has revealed. Deloitte's quarterly Investment Monitor showed the sector experienced a fall for the…

9 Aug 2013, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Press Release: Five Steps to Deliver Improved Supply Chain Efficiency in NSW

ALC Press Release 8 August 2013 Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Managing Director, Michael Kilgariff, today told delegates at the NSW Transport Infrastructure Summit that it was time to deliver on five key initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency in the state, particularly in Sydney. “Sydney is the most critical link in Australia’s domestic and international…

8 Aug 2013, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Press Release: Five Steps to Deliver Improved Supply Chain Efficiency in NSW

ALC Press Release 8 August 2013 Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Managing Director, Michael Kilgariff, today told delegates at the NSW Transport Infrastructure Summit that it was time to deliver on five key initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency in the state, particularly in Sydney. “Sydney is the most critical link in Australia’s domestic and international…

8 Aug 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Technology

Technologies driving change in mining

A recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute identified 12 technologies that could pilot economic changes and disruptions in the near future. The chart below show the estimated potential economic impact of technologies across sized applications in 2025. Though these technologies do not have a direct impact on mining, they play a role in mining’s…

8 Aug 2013, by Informa Insights

Leadership & Communication

Tackling female leadership

Women often face different challenges as leaders than men, with women in power sometimes pigeon-holed as being either too much of a pushover or ruling with an unwavering iron fist. However, neither of these labels will garner much respect in the workplace, meaning women need to take on a leadership style that not only stays…

7 Aug 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Close-up: Bert Koth

Bert Koth is a Director of Denham Capital, responsible for origination, analysis, structuring and execution of investments for the Metals & Minerals Deal Team. He joined Denham in 2008. Denham Capital focuses its investments in three sectors: Oil & Gas, Metals & Minerals, and Power & Renewables. It is an energy and resources private equity…

6 Aug 2013, by Informa Insights

Leadership & Communication

How to manage high-potential employees

A big part of a manager's job is to identify who is contributing to the overall success of the company and who needs to pull their socks up.However, the temptation is to concentrate too much on the staff members who need the most help, while allowing high-potential employees to regulate themselves.While they may enjoy the…

6 Aug 2013, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

The future of uranium and nuclear energy in Australia

Following the Queensland government’s decision to allow uranium mining in the State, the 2013 Exploring & Mining the Isa conference will discuss the potential for uranium mines in the region. In the lead up to the forum, we had the chance to interview our key speaker Michael Angwin about the current status of the uranium…

5 Aug 2013, by Informa Insights