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Leadership & Communication
Top companies ‘have strategies for leadership development’
The world's best companies for leadership development often have one characteristic in common - they encourage leadership skills at all levels of the organisation. This is according to a new study by global consulting firm Hay Group, which listed the top businesses for leadership across the globe. At the top of the rankings was Procter…
3 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Tips for improving your emotional intelligence
Possessing good emotional intelligence (EI) can be key in leadership development, enabling you to better handle high-pressure situations and rally team members to the cause. EI is the ability to recognise and understand your emotions and those of others, as well as using this information to build stronger interpersonal relationships and create calmer working environments.…
1 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Transformational leadership skills – inspiring your staff
Knowing what leadership skills are best suited to certain situations can be challenging, with various styles having their own advantages and disadvantages. Transformational leadership is no different, but many individuals seek to emulate this method due to its ability to inspire and motivate people. Highly visible and spending a lot of time communicating with staff,…
26 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
VIC gov’t honours women with leadership skills
Women with leadership skills will be recognised for their efforts by the Victorian government - but time is running out for applications. Nominations for the Victorian Honour Roll of Women 2014 will close this Friday (September 27), meaning people have just a few days to suggest candidates for the award. Established in 2001, the ceremony…
25 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
VIC gov’t boosts leadership development for women
Women in Victoria should have access to better leadership development through a new set of state government initiatives. The package of measures aims to boost female participation in education, vocational training, learning opportunities and employment. Minister for women's affairs Heidi Victoria revealed the $1.8 million raft of changes would help women facing the disadvantages associated…
23 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Greens: Remove workplace barriers for women
Women could be struggling to pursue leadership development due to a range of workplace barriers, according to the Australian Greens. The political party said Australia's working women face pressures from every direction and more needs to be done to ensure they have the same opportunities as their male counterparts. In a new equality proposal, the…
19 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
‘Creativity vital’ for 21st century leadership development
Leadership development must prioritise a creative and hands-on approach, with businesses demanding more from their change management initiatives. This is according to a new report by Deloitte, titled 'Resetting Horizons: Human Capital Trends 2013', which highlighted the most important leadership skills. The global survey, which included Australia, outlined trends that are driving mission-critical business and…
9 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 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…
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