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Transport & Logistics
Close-Up: Lisa Ruffell
The City of Greater Bendigo (CoGB) is fortunate to have a mayor who knows how to take care of council issues, while also running a family business and raising funds for local hospitals. We’ve taken a closer look at the life of Cr Lisa Ruffell to see what it’s like to be mayor of the…
18 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Spotlight: Trident Task Force
Detective Superintendent Gerry Ryan & Detective Inspector Anthony Silva recently joined us to discuss crime in the wider maritime environment, port security arrangements and the role of state police services in combating organised crime. Between them, Detective Superintendent Ryan & Detective Inspector Silva have over 70years service with the Victorian Police Force and an extensive…
17 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
5 tips for speaking with more confidence
Do you suffer from a fear of public speaking? Whether you're a seasoned director or a new graduate starting at your first job, the chances are you feel some angst when delivering a presentation in front of others. In fact, a whopping 75 per cent of people are thought to experience glossophobia (the fancy name for…
17 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Close-Up: Belinda Gabbe
Associate Professor Gabbe is the Head of the Prehospital, Emergency and Trauma Research Unit in the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at Monash University. She is a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia Career Development Fellow and holds Honorary appointments at The George Institute for International Health, and the National Trauma…
15 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Effective operating theatre management
Implementing and managing improvement strategies in the perioperative setting is crucial to meeting safety and quality standards. Management of operating rooms requires the coordination of human and material resources to maximise efficiency, cost effectiveness, and patient safety. Collaboration and collective responsibility are key elements to effective OR management. Understanding your workforce and the theatre workplace…
15 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Conflict management – keeping your head while others are losing theirs
Conflict is an everyday occurrence in most workplaces, and while some issues may resolve themselves, leaving problems to fester can blow up in your face. This is where effective conflict management skills become a great asset, enabling you to take control of the situation before tempers flare and egos are bruised. So how can you…
15 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Taking a “whole-of-system” approach to mining automation
Up until now, the mining industry has been fairly conservative in implementing new technologies in comparison to other industries. This week BHP Billiton followed in Rio Tinto’s footsteps when they announced the opening of their remote operations centre in Perth. We had the chance to speak to Citigold Corporation’s CEO Mark Lynch about the opportunities…
15 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
The power of persuasion: developing negotiation skills
Being able to negotiate effectively is a vital workplace skill, whether you are a boardroom executive forging an important deal or an employee attempting to secure a pay rise. For some people, the art of persuasion comes naturally, while others feel uncomfortable at the thought of confrontation, but here are some top tips that should…
12 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources | Technology
Mining and Exploring the Isa: Fostering innovation in regional mining
The annual Mining the Isa conference is the only one of its kind to focus solely on the Isa region and its mining considerations. We have made some of the presentations given at the 2012 event available for viewing and download. 1) Aston Metals – An update on Exploration in NW Qld Presenter: Dan Johnson,…
12 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
WA’s resource boom takes to the skies
Whether it be new aircraft, alliances or acquisitions Australia’s aviation sector has undergone significant transformation over the last few years. And nowhere is this changing landscape more evident than over the skies of Western Australia’s resource-rich regions. In April, Virgin Australia acquired WA based airline Skywest. Skywest began service as Carnarvon Air Taxis flying charter…
11 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.
