Tara Brady on lessons leaders can learn from Star Trek
No matter how unlikely the source – be it Star Trek, My Fair Lady or sport – Accenture’s CEO Tara Brady is always learning, and using that learning to challenge the status quo. He discusses how we can apply similar insights to building our nation: we’ve got the resources and skills – now we just need the motivation and investment to maximise our untapped opportunities.
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Romilly Madew on how to spend half a trillion dollars wisely
Join Infrastructure Australia’s CEO as she talks about the largest pipeline and infrastructure spend the nation’s ever seen – and how data, digital and decentralisation are going to help shape our future. Romilly also shares how she keeps cool under the pressure of managing a pivotal part of Australia’s economy.
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Michael Miller on bravery, storytelling…and sourdough!
Has Australia lost its boldness? Newscorp’s Exec Chairman for Australasia Michael Miller reflects on shifting consumer behaviours in the pandemic, and argues that now more than ever it’s important for all of us – including the media – to remain connected, become better listeners, and enable creative talent to flourish (beyond baking!).
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Dr. Larry Marshall on how science can answer the seemingly impossible
CSIRO’s Chief Executive shares how Australia is using science and tech to “grow our way out of this pandemic” – and what’s next for public health, the environment… and cattle?!
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Liz Broderick on prioritising gender diversity in a pandemic
“Normal was never good for gender equality” – so how can we even begin to regain any lost ground caused by the pandemic, let alone reach any previously set targets? Should business leaders continue to prioritise this with so much going on? Australia’s former Sex Discrimination Commissioner, and founder of Male Champions of Change shares why focusing on Australia’s “diversity dividend” is critical, and how businesses can start small to pick up some of the slack.
In Accenture’s latest podcast series, Rae Johnston joins some of Australia’s most prominent CEOs to discuss how our nation can emerge, transform, and accelerate beyond the pandemic. Season two is coming soon so make sure you subscribe!
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