SPITBALL
The blog where we ponder on the state of the industry, chat with pros, and muse over trends
Skilled Capital ACT: Certificate IV in Leadership & Management BSB40520
“Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.” - Peter Drucker
Subsidised Course Fees for Canberrans: Skilled Capital
As an approved training provider for Skilled Capital, The Australian Academy of Media (RTO 45017) can offer training to individuals living or working in the Australian Capital Territory, with fees subsidised by the ACT Government.
On The Leaders' Lounge with Colin Barnard
Enjoy the moment and your time in a role, but also know when you have finished adding value. When you feel like you are treading water, pass the role onto the next person who can bring fresh ideas and eyes to the position to help the business grow – I have found 3-4 years in any role tends to be the sweet spot. Then, look to the next challenge, get out of your comfort zone and make an impact somewhere new.
On The Leaders' Lounge with Belinda Pervan
I’m innately competitive and results oriented, and very much driven by continually growing and learning – at work that comes through in the projects and roles i take on, but also my desire to grow my team members - seeing their success truly rewards me more than my own these days.
Senate Inquiry into News Media Ownership and Bias to Commence
Over 500,000 people signed Kevin Rudd’s petition seeking a Royal Commission into media ownership, and the Senate inquiry is only the first step.
Implications of the new News Media Bargaining Code
For the mandatory code to be fairly executed, there will need to be a balance of negotiating power and commercial benefits for both Australian news organisations and global digital platforms.
Kevin Rudd Initiates a National Petition against Murdoch’s Media Empire
Rather than relying on the power of individual public civilians, more revolutionary changes to social issues can be made with the help of media that is completely free of the reigns of Murdoch and his controversial political and commercial views.
Game changers: Frida Kahlo
Kahlo gained global recognition as an artist with her sentimental and autobiographical self-portraits, and earned her title as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century with both her artwork and integral involvement in social movements.
The Future of Remote Work, According to Startups
Written by Theras A. G. Wood and published at Visual Capitalist, this article describes what hundreds of business founders and their teams have experienced through their work-from-home experiences, and what this may mean for the post-pandemic future.
8 Job Skills to Succeed in a Post-Coronavirus World
Written by Bernard Marr and published on Forbes, this is a great reminder of the necessity of a broad range of soft skills to help you succeed in your career.
On The Leaders' Lounge with Mark Randall
Choose the right company over the right role, a growing business with a good culture and strong leadership will always present better opportunities over time.
On The Leaders' Lounge with Paul Bootlis
Advertising is ego-driven. You can get lost in it. I think you need to keep a perspective on it as a career. Creative people should always look outside of advertising - do side projects and other things to keep it real.
On The Leaders' Lounge with John Halpin
…Be prepared to spend your life learning because you need to be on the cusp of cultural change.
On The Leaders' Lounge with Christina Aventi
..Life itself is a great teacher for strategy. Get out of the books and podcasts and live it.
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Game changers: Albert Namatjira
Founder of the Indigenous art movement in Australia, Albert Namatjira is the most famous and most influential Indigenous Australian artist of all time.
On The Leaders' Lounge with Mylan Vu
If you’ve got big goals and they feel years away, you’ll be surprised how accelerated that process becomes when you know exactly what you need to work on and why you need to work on it.