Category: Manage and lead the business

Promoting strong individual contributors into management is still one of the most common leadership decisions organisations make yet remains one of the least supported.  A high performer delivers results, earns trust, and gets recognised. The next step seems obvious: give them a team. But the move from doing the work to leading people is not […]

Leadership training is one of the most common investments organisations make and one of the least interrogated. Courses are rolled out, workshops are delivered, and managers are given frameworks for feedback, delegation, and communication. On paper, capability is being addressed.  But when organisations step back and look at how leadership actually shows up day to day, the same patterns […]

This month's Member Spotlight features Daniel Swart CPMgr AFIML, Head of Clinical Operations at QBiotics Group Limited Australia. Daniel's focus on team engagement and adaptability has been crucial for navigating organisational change, driving both individual and team success. In the article, he shares how the CPMgr accreditation has shaped his leadership approach, offering strategies for building resilience, enhancing team ownership, and aligning operational decisions with strategic goals

This month’s Member Spotlight features Harley Hochstetler CPMgr FIML, Executive Director of International Operations Hubs at Nielsen. Harley’s passion for continuous improvement and knack for tackling challenges with innovative solutions have made a meaningful impact on his teams and clients, simplifying and enhancing their work and lives. In this engaging feature, Harley shares his approach to preparing for 2025, offering actionable tips and strategies to help you set yourself up for success in the year ahead. Don’t miss his advice for driving growth and achieving your goals!

In this month’s Member Spotlight, discover Kathy Meyer, Change Manager at the NSW Police Force. From starting as a secretary to leading state-wide projects, Kathy's leadership has been shaped by extensive volunteer work and mentors. Inspired by her father’s advice, she is driven by meaningful work and continuous learning. Her IML accreditation later in her career has validated her skills and reinforced her commitment to effective leadership.

AI as we know it today is unchartered territory. In time, we will see the emerging benefits and risks more clearly.

Whether you’re making staff cuts, restructuring or just keeping people at ease, you have a role to play in steering your people through the storm of change.

Olympian and disability advocate Dean Barton-Smith shares his insights on inclusivity and accessibility that leaders can implement in their own workplaces.

Disability does not, and should not, be a barrier that limits anyone. Through assistance, adjustments, acceptance and raising community awareness, the sky is the limit for people with disabilities.