I have very fond memories of my early days in teaching. Despite the relentlessness of the marking, the challenge of the behaviour management of teenage students, getting on top of challenging content and managing co-curricular activities, a palpable sense of camaraderie prevailed.
If the popular TV series Mad Men proves one thing, while the public likes to complain about advertising, they are intrigued by it and perhaps at some level, would like to have a crack at it themselves.
Are our students equipped with the skills they need to thrive in the modern workforce? Together we can bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world employability! Discover how a greater focus on soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving, can bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world employability.
When we talk about the importance of employee retention, we often focus on the obvious benefits like sustaining a positive workplace culture, minimising financial burdens, and enhancing employee engagement. While these are indeed crucial aspects of retention, there are deeper impacts and considerations that may not be immediately evident but are equally significant.
Developing and maintaining an open stance towards change is vital for any organisation. Acceptance of the inevitability of change allows us to meet the ever-changing needs of our stakeholders, while maintaining a commitment to continual improvement.
Striking a balance between compliance and culture has become a significant challenge in every sector. With ever-changing regulatory requirements and a desire to maintain a unique organisational culture, how do you stay compliant without compromising your identity and values?
Remember the excitement of UFOs and alien theories growing up? While recent news from the US events may be rekindling some alien curiosity, they have prompted us to question the value we put on imagination and why we seem to undervalue it the older we get. It’s time to think bigger!
“Feedback is one of the most powerful influences on achievement. But research has also shown that this impact can be either positive or negative. Although feedback is among the major influences, the type of feedback and the way it is given can be differentially effective” (Visible learning.org)
For generations, “she’ll be right” has been a go-to catchphrase to define Australian culture—an idiom that optimistically or apathetically suggests that whatever is wrong will fix itself in time.
Some of us resist technology because we believe it stifles creativity and lateral thinking. The limitation of this view is that it assumes people are always effective ‘out-of-the-box’ operators, which is generally not the case.
