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Leadership expectations have changed dramatically, especially across Australia where younger employees are stepping into management roles earlier and teams are navigating hybrid work, rapid growth and cultural transformation. With this shift, organisations need clarity around what “good leadership” looks like. They need a system that defines expectations, develops capability and aligns everyone to the same standard. This is wher....

Australia is experiencing a leadership crisis. While the spotlight is often placed on executive burnout, a rising concern is emerging within a different group entirely. Early career managers and middle managers are now reporting burnout levels higher than almost any other role group. These are your newly promoted leaders. Individual contributors who suddenly became responsible for results, people, performance, and culture. They sit between sen....

If you’re looking for practical, actionable guidance on how to create a competency framework, you’re already ahead of most organisations. A well-designed competency framework is one of the most powerful tools for shaping culture, improving performance, and elevating leadership capability. But too often frameworks fail, not because the concept is flawed, but because the framework itself does not reflect the cultural nuances, behaviours....

In today’s fast-changing coaching landscape, leadership coaches face an evolving challenge: How to preserve the personal, human essence of coaching while expanding their impact across entire organizations? Traditional one-on-one coaching has always been a gold standard for development, but it’s difficult to scale. With AI now embedded into the world of 360-degree feedback, coaches now have access to a transformative approach th....

For anyone stepping into their first leadership role, it will likely be an overwhelming experience. The shift from being an individual contributor to a first-time manager means new challenges, new relationships, and a whole new set of expectations. That's why having an emerging leader development plan is essential. In this article, we’ll explore what such a plan is, why it matters, and how you can build one that helps you grow your foun....

By the end of this decade, Millennials and Gen Z will make up nearly three-quarters of the global workforce. Yet, research suggests that only a small fraction of younger employees see themselves in future leadership roles. For HR, L&D, and People & Culture teams, this isn’t just a statistic — it’s a wake-up call. If organisations don’t start cultivating millennial leaders now, the leadership pipeline could thin ....

Creating a strong leadership pipeline isn't just about finding the right people—it’s about helping people grow into the right roles at the right time. A successful leadership development program should support leaders at every level of the organization, from executives to frontline team members. When designed well, it guarantees one thing: sustainable growth. This guide outlines a structured, scalable approach that begins with ....

360 leadership surveys has been considered the gold standard in leadership development. The traditional process of collecting 360 feedback offers a well-rounded view of how a leader is perceived. It uncovers blind spots, validating strengths, and highlighting development opportunities. But here’s the reality, the traditional 360 survey process is no longer enough in today’s fast-paced business environments. One-off, annual fee....

Leadership is evolving faster than ever. In a world shaped by remote work, rapid technological shifts, generational changes in the workforce, and an increasing demand for inclusive and emotionally intelligent leaders, 360 degree reviews have emerged as a priority initiative for organizations. Here are 10 reasons why 360 degree reviews are more relevant than ever in 2025, and why organizations that invest in them are building stronger, future-....

Why Personalized, Scalable Coaching Is the Future—and How HR Can Lead the Way Leadership development has never been more urgent—or more difficult. As organizations navigate hybrid work, rapid change, and an evolving talent landscape, the expectations placed on leaders continue to grow. Yet the resources to support their development often lag behind. According to research, only 18% of companies provide coaching to managers and le....