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Leadership & Communication
Getting to grips with email communication
Whatever industry you work in, email communication is likely to be a part of the job, making it vital you brush up on your etiquette when sending messages. This is particularly true if you are in a leadership position, as no matter how good you are at conveying information in person, you won't always have…
19 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & 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 InsightsLeadership & 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 InsightsLeadership & 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 InsightsLeadership & Communication
Achieving better Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a term that refers to a person's ability to perceive, manage and understand their emotions, as well as those of other people. Having a high EI has obvious benefits, enabling you to navigate your interpersonal relationships more easily, while also enabling you to evaluate what makes you happy or unhappy. Traditionally,…
5 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Sex-segregated labour markets ‘perpetuating gender inequality’
There is an entrenched division across many Australian industries between sectors dominated by men and those dominated by women. This is according to Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) president Ged Kearney, who said gender inequality in the workplace must be tackled. Ms Kearney spoke at the Fifth International Community, Work and Family Conference and…
2 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
5 essential tips for engaging an audience
Public speaking is rarely easy. Whether you're inexperienced, talking to a large group of people or are presenting to high-profile executives, there are a number of factors that may have you especially nervous when public speaking. Many speakers tend to become introverted in these circumstances and read mechanically from a prepared script and slideshow. Here are…
31 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
What type of leader are you?
Being a leader isn't easy, and everyone brings their own qualities and attributes to the role in an effort to get the best out of their colleagues. However, there are several distinct leadership styles - all of which have their own advantages and disadvantages in the workplace. Do you recognise yourself in this list? And…
29 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Fine-tuning management skills after landing a promotion
Congratulations! You've worked hard, shown your determination and secured a much-earned promotion, meaning you're ready to take on your new role with aplomb. However, if you're new to management there may be a few skills that you need to pick up quickly, or at least fine-tune the ones you already have (it's unlikely you'll have…
26 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Gender politics and Julia Gillard’s downfall
Australia last month said goodbye to the country's first female prime minister. Almost three years to the day after taking over leadership of the government, Julia Gillard was ousted on June 27 by former prime minister Kevin Rudd. Some may call it poetic justice, with Gillard having won the leadership following a similar coup on Rudd…
25 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.
