“How can a horse help my business?”: Find out at the 2024 WYNnovation Festival
A few years ago, Emma Costin was craving a more purpose-driven career. Now, thanks to the help and support of Wyndham City Council, she’s running her own social enterprise, where she designs equine-assisted professional development programs for business leaders.
Learn from leading business gurus at Money Can’t Buy Workshop
A Money Can’t Buy Workshop to learn from some of Australia’s top business minds is the prize for Australian SMEs looking to gain valuable insights that will take their business to the next level.
Automation nation: Australian businesses driving productivity and customer connection
In this webinar hosted by SmartCompany senior business journalist David Adams, you'll hear from Australian business leaders from Creative Cubes.Co, Audata and MadeComfy on how automation is reshaping enterprises across the country.
Managing projects, managing change: How to guide your teams through the future of work
Register today and join our panel to unpack the role that project management plays in today's changing work environments, giving you the knowledge to guide your teams through the future of work.
Future proof your business. Migrate, modernise, transform
Together the panel discuss the benefits of future-proofing your business and how to start, while sharing strategies for responding to a changing business environment.
I burnt out, lost my business… and found clarity: It’s time to acknowledge that overworking is killing us
It’s easy to get too close to that cliff edge, and become burnt out, when you’re passionate about your work.
Business leaders are approaching a ‘stress cliff’ that could be the detriment of workplace culture for years to come
An impending ‘stress cliff’ could set businesses up for years of toxic management and culture. Leaders must, therefore, prioritise their mental health.
How to use deep listening to really connect with employees
Listening is one of the most critical skills leaders must have, and yet, for a variety of reasons, many simply don’t have it.
Thou shalt not tweet in anger
Having recently taking to Twitter to voice his anger, Elon Musk's reputation has taken a blow, reminding us that it only takes one terrible tweet to undo 5000 good ones.
Use a project mindset to create a bridge between your business and its people
The most powerful way to create connections between business and people is by engaging them in strategic projects to create engagement and motivation.
Bossing it: How to manage management when you’re growing a business
To get their business of the ground and secure the funding they need, entrepreneurs need to be focused, creative, and just a little bit charming. But, once there’s money in the bank and founders start taking on staff, how do those attributes translate into management?
Are top chief executives actually worth it?
Great chief executives possess qualities beyond boosting profits and pleasing shareholders, and success at the top is multifaceted. These are the traits of the most successful business leaders.