May 2016
Disrupting the directors the next step for business
There is a massive need in Australian boardrooms for board renewal.
Art of prosperity
Worried about disruption? Here are Lee White's six ideas for how to prepare for an computerised and automated world.
Technology and governments creating uncertainty for business
Many businesses are confused by the scale and rapidity of change, fuelled by constant government tinkering.
Lucky country no longer if we fail to innovate
It's difficult to overstate the powerful winds of change currently sweeping though the world's leading economies, as they witness the death-throws of centuries-long modes of business and attitudes being suddenly swept aside.
Killer business ideas - where they came from and how they were made to work
How entrepreneurs found their Eureka moment - and what they did about it to create a commercial success.
Governments keen to foster innovation but it comes at a price for entrepreneurs
When it comes to innovation, the person from the government is here to help. Well, that's what the federal government's new innovation agenda would have entrepreneurs and business start-ups believe.
April 2016
Shift to US by small tech businesses no longer essential
During the tech boom of the late 1990s it was widely believed that, for small Australian companies to truly succeed, they had to shift to the United States. Fast forward 20 years and that opinion has changed significantly.
Jobs aplenty but workers need to reskill
They might have innovative ideas and global aspirations, however Australian start-up businesses face increasing challenges when it comes to finding sufficient skilled staff.
Poker and accounting all just part of the cloud
It is not simply the scope of change that is exercising the minds of Australia's company directors. The speed of change is also accelerating,
Reducing cost base and then being nimble keys to long-term business success
As Australian companies grapple with shifting competitive landscapes and changing customer demands, a mix of rapidly evolving technologies is adding another layer of complexity to the mix.
Incumbent businesses face numerous challenges but have some advantages too
With emerging technologies causing fundamental changes to the way businesses operate, coping with the sheer rate of this change is becoming a significant issue.
Mobile productivity is all about the moments
The productivity paradox debate has re-emerged in recent years as digital technologies have come to the fore and economists debate the real impact of developments such as cloud and mobility.
Start-ups expect global input from the very start from accountants, advisers
Australia's new entrepreneurial class is assuming and instilling an innately global aspect into start-ups. This has a flow-on effect for executives who are now being expected to expand their otherwise traditional roles.
Health and education sectors the next to feel online disruption
Growing digital platforms, faster networks and smarter portable devices are driving massive changes in the way that people work.
Fourth industrial revolution will be virtual, say accountants
The rise of the virtual global worker will usher in another wave of disruption in the local economy.
Diversity promotes bottom line as differences can generate business solutions
The Male Champions of Change club knows that diversity is not just about fairness; it's good for business, too.
March 2016
Design thinking back in vogue as businesses learn they have to know their customers
Companies are responding to the ever-increasing demands of their customers for personalised products and experiences by building internal cultures around design thinking.
A future that is not written yet
Unlike their elders, who wanted a job for life, the younger generation plan for a life of jobs.
Trades people impacted by digital disruption as much as office workers
Blue-collar workers have been impacted by digital disruption as much as their white-collar counterparts.
Businesses need to rethink future of work and staff roles
Management and employee skills and capabilities need to remain aligned with a company's mission, even though the mission itself can be subject to the constant pressure of rapid market upheaval.