Author: AIMS
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The Mindful HR Leader
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Mindful leadership is a challenge many of us face. I’ve had the opportunity to work in different organisations and roles where I’ve honed my skills in being mindful. It’s not easy, but it’s a skillset that can be developed with practice. Leaders are typically accustomed to fast-paced, results-driven environments where quick decision-making and constant activity…
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Mastering Complexity
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Just wrapped up moderating an incredibly insightful panel discussion on ‘Mastering Complexity’ with a group of phenomenal speakers. 🚀 The session was a masterclass in applying critical thinking to hashtag#complex scenarios, optimising workload management, and promoting a culture of innovation. We all left with a toolkit brimming with strategies to enhance service delivery and uplift…
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Good Leadership Is About Asking Good Questions
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🌟 **Good Leadership Is About Asking Good Questions** 🌟 I’ve learned that effective leadership transcends the boundaries of mere decision-making and directive skills. It’s about the art of inquiry – curiosity – asking the right questions and listening to the answer. 🔍 **Why Ask?**Asking good questions isn’t just about getting answers. It’s about fostering an…
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Mental Health First Aid
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At work, many of our colleagues (or ourselves) suffer from addictions, depression, frustration, stress, mental health illnesses. 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental health problem in any given year. That means that every person is likely to know someone who is experiencing a mental health problem – this makes mental health everybody’s business…
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Winning Hearts and Minds: How to Be a Persuasion Pro!
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Ever pitched an amazing idea to your boss or teacher, only to be met with blank stares and crickets? 🦗 It’s like your brilliant proposal got lost in translation! 🤯 Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. But here’s the secret to becoming a persuasion pro: it’s not just about what you say, but how you say it. Think of…
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Men’s Mental Health in the Workplace
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🌟 Insights and Inspiration: Men’s Mental Health in the Workplace 🌟 Today’s panel discussion on men’s mental health in the workplace, part of the Movember movement, was nothing short of enlightening. I’m grateful to Enrique Rubio and fellow panelists Sheila, Alexandre, Felicia, and David for their profound contributions. 💡 Empowering Quotes from Our Panel: Leading…
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Human Experience at Work
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I want to ask you a simple question: When was the last time you truly felt engaged, motivated, and fulfilled at work? Chances are, many of you are thinking hard about it. That’s the issue. We must shift our cultural goals to prioritise the human experience at work. Why? Because a satisfied employee is not…
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Designing a People-First Culture that Focuses On People’s Mental Health
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Empower Minds, Elevate Wellness: Designing a Culture where People Thrive First! 🌟 Join us for Hacking HR’s November Series, where we deep dive into “Designing a People-First Culture that Focuses on People’s Mental Health, Wellness, and Well-Being.” 🔹 **Meet our esteemed panellists**:– **William Smith**, Director, Human Resources Business Partnerships at Getty Images– **Rod Hutchings **,…
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Working with Elite IT Teams: The Art & Science of Project Success
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Introduction Managing elite IT professionals can be a daunting task. Just like elite athletes, these experts are at the top of their game. The challenges lie not in their technical skills but in aligning their mental maps with the project’s goals. Typically, project managers employ a straightforward, mechanical approach: setting deadlines, defining tasks, and monitoring…
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Technical Risks: Avoiding the Common Pitfalls in Your Projects
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Technical risks are like hidden potholes on the road to project success – they can derail your efforts if you’re not careful. This post highlights some common technical pitfalls and provides key questions to help you assess and mitigate these risks. 1. The “Shiny New Toy” Syndrome: 2. The “We’ve Always Done it This Way”…