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Mining & Resources
Close-up: Mr Mike Nazroo
Mike Nazroo is Vice President Commercial for Australia - West for ConocoPhillips. Mike graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mining from the Camborne school of Mines in England and began his career with the company in 1989 as a reservoir engineer in Woking, England. Following that he spent more than 10 years in…
5 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Presentations: Transport infrastructure driving productivity in NSW
Since the release of the NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan in December 2012, there has been a wide range of responses from community and industry sectors on some of its major projects. NSW has the strongest economy in Australia, but it also has some issues within the transport sector that may be seen to…
5 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Leadership skills: Mentoring tips
Mentoring is a learning experience for the mentor and the mentee, with the result being that both should be able to build on their leadership skills. If you are thinking about mentoring an employee at your organisation, here are some tips to help you be as effective as possible. Don't solve problems for them Helping…
5 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Presentations: Elective Surgery Redesign
Streamlining surgical pathways, improving access and patient experience, reducing waiting times and incorporating latest technological innovations are central topics addressed at the Elective Surgery Redesign conference. We have made some of the presentations given at the 2012 event available for viewing and download. International CASE STUDY: Elective Surgery in New Zealand The introduction of Elective…
5 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Lack of female ASX 200 CEOs, data shows
Australia's top companies lack women in the most senior job roles, new official figures suggest. The Australian Bureau of Statistics Gender Indicators data found there were just seven female chief executive officers (CEOs) in the top 200 companies in Standard & Poor's ASX stock market index last year. This compared with 195 males in similar…
4 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Could higher emotional intelligence help your career?
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognise, evaluate and control your feelings, whether it’s anger, fear, sadness, pleasure or love. Those with high EI are able to identify these emotions easily in others, enabling them to be empathetic and form connections with colleagues, families, friends and even strangers. Having the ability to control your…
3 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
$17 million QLD railway engineering project announced
Railway engineering in Queensland is set to receive a $17 million boost from the state government to increase freight capacity. The Newman government revealed the money will go towards enlarging the train tunnels through both the Toowoomba Range and Lockyer Valley. Scott Emerson, transport and roads minister, said the aim is to lower the floors…
3 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Project update: Gold Coast Light Rail
On 6 May 2011, GoldLinQ was announced as the successful consortium to operate light rail on the Gold Coast. GoldLinQ is responsible for design, construction, operations and maintenance. With passenger services scheduled to start in 2014, GoldLinQ's Jason Ward joined us to discuss the project’s progress and some of the unique and innovative characteristics that…
2 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Women are “striving for leadership”
Women are keen to pursue leadership development and overcome traditional stereotypes in the workplace. This is the upshot of a new US study examining how women perceive employment challenges, the results of which could have implications for Australian offices. Compiled by the Center for American Progress and lifestyle magazine ELLE, the survey showed women are…
2 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Leadership skills: Managing underperformance
When everyone is working to their full potential, a business runs like a well-oiled machine - boosting productivity and creating a healthy workplace environment. However, there are a number of reasons why employees may be underperforming in their roles, which will need to be addressed with the right leadership skills. So why might your staff…
1 Sep 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.
