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Lack of encouragement prevents women from entering leadership roles

Supporting women in all industries of the workforce is an essential component of achieving gender equality. Allowing women to lead and affect real change ensures that this support is not just symbolic - instead, it represents genuine efforts to recognise and learn...
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Brisbane 2032: Beyond Stadiums – Igniting a Legacy of Inclusion and Transformation 

The lead-up to every Olympic and Paralympic Games around the world has had its controversies from infrastructure and costs to scepticism around long-term benefits. The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been no different. When venue decisions are announced...
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5 ways to engage CALD communities to build disaster resilience 

Nearly one third of Australians are born overseas and an estimated 300 languages are spoken here. This make us one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) nations in the world.  Cultural diversity can bring challenges along the way – first...
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Five critical inclusions for your infrastructure engagement plan

Community engagement for infrastructure projects differs from other projects due to their scale and potential impact on the community’s daily life. Even small infrastructure projects often involve significant changes to the physical environment. This can lead to...
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Soft skills make for tough leaders

Soft skills make for tough leaders

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Here’s a secret most Executives won’t tell you: on their route to the top, they most probably received communications training.

Technical brilliance and business acumen will have made them stand out, but it’s often the softer skills of interpersonal communication, business development or networking as well as presentation skills that pushed them to the top of the pile.