One might be tempted to assume that anyone who works in telecommunications is a pretty good communicator because, after all, that is what you do; you help people communicate. But communication – even before Wi-Fi, twitter and smartphones- has never been simple.
In 1961, Monash University in Melbourne, Australia bought its first computer – the Ferranti. It had 1K of memory, cost $360,000 (£220,000) and was the size of a whole room. A typical mid-range laptop computer today has 250,000 times the memory, is 4-8 million times faster and costs 1/500th of…
Sam Cawthorns daily minute. Sam talks about how we MUST look at strategies to build momentum following events, conferences and meetings.
One of the biggest killers of productivity is not a lack of innovation, productive systems or visionary thinking, its politics. UK studies show that the average manager wastes one and a half days a week on dealing with politics. When people focus on internal petty issues it is incredibly distracting…
I remember waking up after being in a coma for over a week and realizing that I had lost my arm and totally wrecked my leg. It was difficult not only physically but also mentally and emotionally.Yet the journey from that moment until today has been rewarding on many levels.…
In the late 16th century, a medical student in the Italian city of Pisa observed a swinging chandelier with interest. Later, after scrutinizing a collection of chandeliers of all shapes and sizes arcing from left to right the student, one Galileo Galilei, concluded that whatever their form or size, chandeliers…
Pretty much all of my clients around the world are trying to change things, whether it be finding efficiencies, changing the way managers or staff work or trying to reach customers in news ways. And pretty much all of them are finding it hard.
Scott is one of the up and coming leaders in mobile financial services. He's got an abundance of broad experience in the hottest mobile markets on the planet, and gets the interaction imperative in the payments, banking and handset ecosystem.
Scott is the both leading the industry and across every current important movement in mobile banking. His presentations and knowledge make him someone to listen to.
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Scott is obviously passionate about mobile commerce. His content is industry-forward and delivery, energetic and engaging. He is not afraid to take side, express and defend an opinion.
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Scott is himself on the stage, as a passionate individual and a rare industry leader in the intersection of banking, technology and trend. His talk conveys so much of his passion, energy and insight. Simply contagious!
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Are you are ‘batteries included’ type of person, or not? In the video, Siimon Reynolds discusses the idea that there are two types of people in the work place, those who harness the power of positive energy, and those that take it. Siimon also provides some great tips on enhancing…
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The Prime Minister's Office has placed a premium on economic and policy advice recruiting high-profile market economist, Stephen Koukoulas.
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One of Australia's most influential economists.
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One of the most articulate economists in Australia.
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Adam spent the day with our Executive team. Executive level staff can be difficult to cater for but Adam is very credible, he backs up what he says with facts, is engaging, and knows his stuff. The team enjoyed the day and each reported taking something different away from it
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Our Sales Teams found Dr Adam Fraser to be a very engaging speaker. His material was extremely relevant and thought provoking. He was a big hit again and delivered real practical value
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In this video, Brett talks about the latest trends that are redefining financial services and payments. From the global scramble for dominance of the mobile wallet, the expectations created by tablet computing, the operationalizing of the cloud and the explosion of social media he explores: How Social Media has exposed…
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Innovation alone won’t be enough to succeed in business during 2013. The key to growth is a return to execution and productivity. Dr Adam Fraser is one of Australia’s leading educators, researchers and thought leaders in the area of human performance.
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2013 feels uncomfortable in the mouth. The cultural baggage of the number 13 may be an influence of course. After all some building owners will deny a number 13 floor by simply going from 12 to 14 in their elevators listings. So what does 2013 hold for us? What are…
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How do you ensure your team gets through 2013 stronger than ever before? Whilst the new year brings new beginnings, business in 2013 is still faced with a slow recovery in terms of the economy. As a result of this resources are tight and budget allocated to motivating staff have…
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Someone recently told me that the company they worked for spent ‘2.8 million dollars last year on innovation.’ ‘Great,’ I said. ‘Is it a very innovative company?’ He thought for a moment and then, slightly embarrassed, said ‘No.’
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2013 will be looked back on as the year that marked the Death of the Gatekeeper. Known technically as ‘disintermediation’, recent years have seen the viability and necessity of middlemen significantly eroded – an erosion that will gather pace in the coming 12 months. From travel agents to financial planners…
