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Why the agriculture secretary needs mediation and a ‘big fat novel’

Why the agriculture secretary needs mediation and a ‘big fat novel’

It’s Adam Fennessy’s second stint as an agriculture secretary. He shares his best leadership tips, how to embrace digital transformation and what he looks for when hiring.

Adam Fennessy’s appointment as secretary to the federal Agriculture Department is a return to his earlier days.

Previously, Fennessy was secretary for the Victorian Agriculture Department, living in regional Victoria, well before remote working became acceptable.

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Tom Burton
Tom BurtonGovernment editorTom Burton was government editor at The Australian Financial Review.

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Original URL: https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/how-to-lead-government-reform-20240214-p5f52f