by Dr Paul Teys | Aug 4, 2023 | Interchange Bench
As I reflect on over twenty years as a principal in four schools, staff matters consumed a significant amount of time and effort and at times nearly caused major grief. Staff relationships, performance, managing conflict, ensuring engagement and alignment with the...
by Sammy Wright | Mar 8, 2022 | Interchange Bench
It’s rewarding to see other women succeed. I started my career in my mid 20s with a large multinational, led mainly by men who excelled in micro-management… they scrutinised all of our activities, imposed onerous activity reports and even questioned sick days. On...
by Anita Ziemer | May 21, 2021 | Interchange Bench, The Slade Report
Is it a hidden advantage to be an introverted boss, or as an extrovert do you have additional horsepower in the table stakes of leadership? Prompted by The Hustle’s weekend newsletter, Why Introverts Make Great Leaders, it’s interesting to discover the parrying...
by Samantha Cotgrave | Jun 26, 2020 | Interchange Bench, The Slade Report
If we don’t see ourselves as Professional Services Consultants, then why should our clients? I finished my tertiary study as an Economics Graduate with many options for a career, yet can’t imagine any other role could have given me the sense of purpose and...
by Anita Ziemer | Dec 14, 2018 | Interchange Bench
With responsibility for three major zoos, 5000 animals, 2.5 million visitors annually and 600 permanent and casual employees, you might think that Jenny Gray, the CEO of Zoos Victoria and the current President of WAZA (World Association of Zoos and Aquariums), has...