If you have been fortunate enough to work with a great leader, you might have found yourself at different times trying to identify what it is that makes them so effective. It might have been their ability to remain calm and effective in the face of a crisis, to recover quickly from setbacks, be creative at problem solving, adapt to changing circumstances or persist positively in the face of apparently overwhelming obstacles.
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Thinking about becoming a business leader? Studying an MBA, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Business is a demanding yet rewarding experience that can lead you into more senior and managerial roles across a diverse range of companies, even entrepreneurial opportunities.
Follow our blog posts to uncover business news, trends and insight in Australia, as well as to help you see the potential in undertaking further study to move your career in the right direction.
Blockchain’s influence on the future of business in Australia
The future of blockchain is already here. Technology companies and financial services firms across the globe are already experimenting with blockchain applications. They understand that this technology is disruptive and will, in due course, transform existing business models and engender innovation.
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The benefits and challenges of blockchain
The rise of cryptocurrencies and their underlying technology – blockchain – are projected to transform and disrupt many industries.
The rise of Bitcoin and blockchain technology
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and their underlying technology, blockchain, are disrupting the way in which we transact. However, the strengths of blockchain – transparency, security and immutability – also pose risk when applied in a commercial environment. So, where did blockchain come from and how this technology disrupting the way we do business?
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Collaboration: a key competency for future businesses
Project management is becoming an increasingly critical component of business operations. It requires the right people with the right skills to deliver projects on-time, on-budget, while meeting performance objectives. Southern Cross academic, David Noble discusses the need for ‘collaborative competency’ within businesses of all sizes.
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Unit focus: Project Management Principles
We recently sat down with double-degree graduate, Steven Walsh, to learn more about his experiences studying the postgraduate unit, Project Management Principles as part of his online Master of Project Management.
Embracing globalisation: how Australian business connects to world markets
Most of what we consume – from our clothes and smartphones to our thirst for finding answers on Google – is a result of globalisation. With these wonderful benefits delivered to our fingertips, it can be easy to take them all for granted. But how else do we prosper from this growth in culture, knowledge, ideas and – ultimately – money?
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How technology is changing the landscape of business law
The tidal wave of automation is transforming every part of society, and the laws that govern Australian businesses are no exception. Here, we’ve outlined some of the ways that new technology is disrupting the legal context in which businesses operate – from the boardroom to the courtroom.
How China’s economy impacts Australian business
China’s economy has been considered a force to be reckoned with for a while now. Since the Global Financial Crisis, China’s economy has boomed and Australia has been a major benefactor of that wealth. Australian businesses have profited from lucrative trade deals with the economic giant, particularly within the mining and agriculture sectors.
Navigating from co-worker to manager
You’ve landed the promotion – congratulations! So why do you suddenly feel so anxious about how your former teammates are going to deal with you as their leader?