#Professional Development
From KPMG to tech startup: Anthony Steven’s latest venture
Dynamic Business has a chat to Anthony Stevens.
How to compete with the big guys when attracting talent to your small business
Attracting the right talent to your small business can be an uphill battle and as challenging to a business owner as any other macro force. Not only are you competing with players in your own sector, you’ve also got the big guys to contend with. You know the ones, big staffing budget, big, shiny training […]
“There’s no magic bullet, we’ve just had to dive in,” says the CEO of global edutech startup GO1
Just as Spotify and Apple have transformed the way people listen to music, Brisbane-based entrepreneur Andrew Barnes envisions his edutech startup GO1 as the way forward for corporate training. Since launching in 2015, GO1 has amassed over 500,000 users for its SaaS platform, which enables companies, across all sectors, to find, book and track […]
How mentoring can help you combat industry brain drain and future-proof your business
Have you tried to hire a senior employee lately and have found the talent pool extremely limited? Trying to find senior staff in my industry – interior and architectural design – can be incredibly difficult. The reason for this stems from the GFC. When it hit, many firms in the design community put the brakes […]
By prioritising professional development for marketers, SMBs can gain a competitive edge
As a champion for professional education, the findings in the recent Salmat Mid-tier Marketing Index (SMMI) really caught my attention. Marketers in the mid-tier sector say that the top two things they would do if they had more time and money would be building more marketing skills and knowledge across their organisation, and building their […]
Staff retention is not always the answer
Boredom is most people’s worst nightmare – and it’s the number one killer of workplace motivation. When it comes to performing the duties of any given job, the doer will have a timeline for boredom. Prolonged repetition will naturally lead their brain to a point where it says ‘thanks, but no thanks’, and then completely […]
Beyond the ‘honeymoon’ phase: how to keep new employees motivated into the future
Employers often get the most out of their employees at the very beginning of their tenure, when the employee is keen to impress, eager to make a good impression, and excited to learn new things. But the honeymoon period doesn’t last particularly long, with most people becoming comfortable enough to rest on their laurels and […]
In with the new: attracting next-gen leaders
Attracting and retaining the next generation of leaders is an increasing challenge not limited to any one sector, due largely to Gen Y (aka millennials) having different expectations for their careers. Job loyalty is far less of a consideration for young workers, making it difficult to retain talent. In fact, 50% of Gen Y believe every job […]
Stop end-of-year fatigue from seeping into the new year: boost staff optimism and resilience
It’s a seasonal reality that many Australian workers end the year short-fused with their resilience falling and pessimism rising. For corporate and government workers alike, it can be caused by change fatigue. Constant and relentless change challenges the resilience of these workers. They can get worn down and cynical or counter-productive in the face of restructuring […]
Best practices that will take your sales team to the next level
Regardless of which industry your small business is in, there’s no doubt that the calibre of your sales team is key to the success of the product or service that you’re offering. Finding the right people who are properly qualified and skilled enough to deliver what you need is only the very beginning of what […]
Paying it forward with Cub Network
Daniel Hakim feels fortunate to have had a wealth of opportunities and experiences through a personal network of family and friends. He understands how enriching it is for any professional to be surrounded by the right support, knowledge and resources to accomplish their ambitions. From here came his simple, yet unique idea for Cub Network. […]
Learning to code is not what you think
There’s a misnomer that haunts many adults. Not having learned the skill of playing an instrument as a kid, or learning a language, or riding a bike, or whatever it may be, precludes us from doing so as adults.
Poor sales culture behind lacklustre business results
Career salesmanship is a lost art – firms have become soft, and forgotten how to chase new leads and business.
Grow your network of support for entrepreneurial success
The businesswomen who gathered in Sydney this week for the latest Startup Spring event had lots of advice to share – yet one key message stood out: take advantage of all the support you can.
Small changes to make your business interactions successful
It’s those little things too many people brush aside, but it’s so important to understand how your attitude and body language can affect your everyday business interactions.
Build your profile with LinkedIn groups
LinkedIn groups are a great way for professionals to network, share information, ask questions and build their profile. There are currently over 1.5 million LinkedIn groups covering a diverse range of topics.
Popularity the best way to get ahead professionally
Over three quarters of Australian professionals perceive being liked by co-workers as the best way to progress their career, with looking good and getting along with the boss being voted less important.
Learn how to run a productive WIP meeting
Being a manager often isn’t easy, nor is finding the time to spend quality time discussing your team’s past, present and future activities with them. Here are some ideas for how to plan and run an efficient work in progress (WIP) meeting.
How to develop sales skills on a budget
Finding the time to take your sales team out of the field to train them can be problematic, as can accessing quality, customised content and quality trainers at an affordable price. Use these clever tips to create a continuous learning environment in your business.
Nine minutes a day is all it takes to further your career, expert says
Many Aussie professionals believe they need to spend around an hour a day on advancing their career, but a global personal branding expert begs to differ, advising career management should take less than 10 minutes from one’s daily schedule.
Don’t manage a zoo, stop taking people’s monkeys!
Many managers find themselves under enormous time pressure. Why? Too often it’s because they’re doing their job… and that of many others!
WA Coach-A-Thon for the Heart – Free event
Coach-a-thon is a uniquely West Australian event that sees hundreds of people participate in a frenzy of free, professional coaching.