Leadership trends in the public sector

Australian public workplaces are undergoing significant changes as leaders face new challenges in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Hero or zero?

Do Australian parties win general elections because of their leaders, or in spite of them? History shows that either case can happen, and sometimes it’s a bit of both.

Hi five!

‘Ebullient leadership’ can lift your workers out of the doldrums and increase productivity by making the office a ‘fun’ place to work.

Stay humble

Leaders are often thought to be dominant, even bombastic figures, but a recent study by the University of South Australia has highlighted the benefits of a more humble style of leadership in the workplace.

Leadership in the Pacific

The South Pacific has strong societies but weak states, and the social traditions which hold them together are beginning to shift and fade, underlining the importance of better Australian leadership in the region.

Zombies in the corner office

Outdated “zombie” perceptions of leadership persist across society despite being repeatedly debunked, University of Queensland research has found.

Democracy in the dock

By curious coincidence, three prominent leaders have been put on trial in recent days for multiple serious crimes against their respective nations. The very different ways in which the trials were conducted, their impact on democracy, and the public reactions deserve examination.

Women take the helm

Girls outperformed boys in every subject in the recent HSC, but leadership positions are still dominated by men for a number of social and institutional reasons.

Are ethical leaders better at their job?

Ruthless business leaders may not get the best results, as research suggests that more ethical leaders can give their teams the emotional confidence they need to maximise their creativity.

A lack of leaders in troubled times

The world has seen the best and worst of political leadership in the shape of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin in recent months, and, on the evidence of the current election campaign, Australia’s leaders are pygmies by comparison.

Business leadership in the post-COVID world

Is a new breed of CEO required to lead in a post-COVID world? Future CEOs will require extra skills to successfully manage themselves and their organisations, according to UNSW Business School’s Frederik Anseel.

New hub supports female leaders

The Women’s Leadership Knowledge Hub provides access to training and research opportunities, and government and industry collaborations.