12Jul 2010 by Melanie Wass No Comments

Grants and Scholarships And More

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  Calling all Regional and Rural people.  Here is an outstanding opportunity to apply for a comprehensive and proven Leadership Development program. It’s run over 17 months and is not for the faint-hearted but looks like a brilliant program to enable you to build your leadership skills in ways which will benefit the rural and regional communities of Australia. Get all the info here: http://www.rural-leaders.com.au/ – click on the ad or the ‘Programs’ tab.  Hurry – applications close 31 July. Hint – see if you can contact past attendees for tips on applying  great way to network as well.   If you’re after something a little more environmental… Community Action Grants are open. They aim to help community groups take action to conserve and protect their natural environment.  Proposals are…
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19Aug 2008 by Melanie Wass No Comments

Corporate Social Responsibility Demand

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New research has revealed that females are influenced by the way a company approaches its corporate social responsibility (CSR). A poll conducted by The Heat Group found 90% of respondents considered corporate social responsibility when making purchasing and employment decisions. The environment factored in highly as an area of concern for women (37%) and gender equality (28%) was important in creating equal opportunities for women and providing them with support. The findings suggest that organisations take corporate social responsibility seriously to attract female consumers and employees.  "All employers need to take into consideration the whole self of their employees and ensure they can provide a work environment that is aware of, and responds to, the needs to their life outside work" said Gillian Franklin of The Heat Group. (Sounds a…
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18Aug 2008 by Melanie Wass No Comments

Leading the Police

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If you've ever had anything to do with the Police, either directly or indirectly, you'll know they have a reputation of being a strong, even closed, culture. The impression many of us have is that leadership is based on toughness, authority and possibly even mateship. A recent talk I attended validated some of these thoughts. The traditional Police model of leadership is a heroic, male-oriented, command-and control environment.  There are even elements of some policing units being very close to the criminals they chase. The temptation for some police is great. As they say, the brighter the light, the darker the shade.  That kind of culture is supported and encouraged in some quarters. (more…)
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05Jun 2007 by Melanie Wass No Comments

Big Issues for HR/L&D

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At this time of the year lots of forecasting occurs. The L&D / HR space is no exception. Unfortunately it seems the predictions haven't changed much over recent times. What are the top issues we're dealing with this year? Operating as a key organisational player Finding workable solutions for the skills crisis Changing the fundamentals of organisational life HR and L&D have been on the fringes for way too long. A number of leading lights in our profession have shone through but not enough of them. (more…)
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04Dec 2005 by Melanie Wass No Comments

Fun At Work

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Ask your team this question: "What is the most important factor that makes a workplace rewarding, satisfying, exciting, fun?". This is an exercise Dennis Bakke writes about in his book "Joy at Work". See if your team respond with these types of answers ... Good friends Good environment It's challenging I get to do what I'm good at Fair play I learn a lot Doing something worthwhile I'm needed I'm thought of as a person Winning Being part of a team Significant responsibility Part of leadership and team membership is about (more…)
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