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A simple Christmas
Mary Morgan | December 21, 2015Leading up to the holidays people everywhere seem to be rushing, getting frustrated and generally not having a very good time. This year Mary Morgan re-evaluates what she really needs for Christmas.
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The real challenge of innovation
Graham Thorburn | December 21, 2015True innovation rarely comes from the mind of one person or in one blinding flash. Graham Thorburn says for innovation to work, everyone must be prepared to put their ideas on the table, be prepared to listen and to hear other people’s ideas.
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GAP Summit and initiatives in 2016
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | December 17, 2015GAP has now released the report from its recent 6th Annual Growth Summit on the future of jobs in NSW Parliament House. Catherine Fritz-Kalish, Co-founder and Managing Director of GAP, invites you to learn more about Summit outcomes, new GAP taskforces and the work on developing a Vision for Australia.
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The MYEFO – is it an emergency yet?
Simon Cowan | December 16, 2015The Treasurer Scott Morrison has just released the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO). Simon Cowan from the Centre for Independent Studies says the budget deficit represents the structural gap between the spending expectations of Australians and their unwillingness to pay for this spending.
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Is Generation Y prepared for future challenges in a competitive and disrupted job market?
Michael McQueen | December 16, 2015Which companies will survive on markets disrupted by technology, and how will workplaces change as Generation Y comes to dominate them? At the recent Global Access Partners Jobs Summit speaker, trends expert and author Michael McQueen peered into the future.
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GAP 6th Annual Growth Summit Report released
editor | December 16, 2015The Future of Jobs took centre stage at the 6th Annual Growth Summit at NSW Parliament House in Sydney on 17 and 18 September 2015. You can now read the full report here.
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Thank you!
editor | December 15, 2015We would like to thank you – our readers, contributors and partners – for your support this year. We look forward to discussing a wide range of issues next year with your help. We are wishing you and your families all the best for the festive season. May 2016 bring happiness, success and kindness to all.
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Jobs of the future – transition strategies and planning
Kathryn Matthews | December 11, 2015What will the demand and supply of jobs in the future look like? At the recent Global Access Partners Jobs Summit Kathryn Matthews, Partner of Deloitte Access Economics, discussed rigidity, transition strategies and planning, drawing on research undertaken at Deloitte under the umbrella of ‘Building the Lucky Country'.
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Kids will power Australia’s “Idea Boom”
Greg Miller | December 11, 2015The Government's recent innovation statement has acknowledged the need for tighter incorporation of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) into early learning. Greg Miller says we need to engage kids with technology early, often and meaningfully to give them the confidence and competence they need for our digital future.
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Chook adventures
Mary Morgan | December 11, 2015Working hard will help achieve your goals, but isn’t life also about the journey, not just the achievement? Mary Morgan says it’s time to go and watch the chooks.
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From a disruptive catchcry to mainstream business
Jessica Purbrick-Herbst | December 11, 2015The ecosystem of start-ups and creativity leading to innovation and economic growth relies on a few key ingredients. Jessica Purbrick-Herbst from CRC for Spatial Information says we need a culture that accepts that innovation and disruption are mainstream business and not just buzzwords.
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A cabin in the woods: Creating insights can help clarify purpose and passion
Leah Sparkes | December 9, 2015In his recently announced innovation statement, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called for an ‘ideas boom’. But what can we do for these elusive “a-ha!” moments to occur? Leah Sparkes explains why it’s important to make time to think and reflect.
