Applications for MIQ Round 7 Now Open These grants aim to support Queensland-based small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in transforming into advanced manufacturers through the acquisition of industry-leading equipment, technologies, processes, and systems. Read more
From General Manager to Consultant: Why I Chose Stoke Consulting Having resigned from my previous General Management role, I was looking for a new challenge. The opportunity to do consultancy was appealing as it offered me variety, flexibility and the Read more
Fear Of Finding Out Is your business quietly ignoring its own warning signs? FOFO – ‘Fear of Finding Out’ – isn’t just a personal habit; it’s creeping into businesses too. Learn how this mindset Read more
The Global Infrastructure Quandary: Impacts on Major Projects Ever wondered why so many major infrastructure projects face skyrocketing costs and delays? Our latest blog unravels the complexities behind these overruns, using recent high-profile examples to shed light on Read more
Navigating Conflict: The Path to a More United Team In today’s fast-paced work environments, disagreements are inevitable. While some conflicts are anticipated and addressed through structured processes within contracts, others may need more nuanced approaches. Read more
When it’s Ok to Micromanage Micromanagement can be extremely effective in the right circumstances. Especially by a skilled manager. It’s a skillful task that requires an element of coaching and mentoring for a manager to Read more
The Anfractuous Path of Self-Development Self-development isn’t a straightforward journey. Instead, it’s an anfractuous path, full of twists, turns, unexpected detours, occasional setbacks, and surprising opportunities. Read more
Harnessing the Power of Intrinsic Values: Navigating the Perils of Extrinsic Motivation Understanding the balance between intrinsic and extrinsic values in leadership is crucial for shaping organisational culture, driving sustainable growth, and fostering an engaged, resilient workforce. Read more
The Growth Hack No One Talks About Why do so many mid-sized businesses struggle to achieve sustained growth? Often, a year or so of high growth is followed by stagnation. More pointedly, why do we see so Read more
Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Art of Effective Conversations Have you ever wondered how some leaders effortlessly inspire and align their teams, while others struggle despite their best efforts? Read more
It’s not you, it’s me Both leadership and followership matter. And that in combination is unbeatable. Followership also matters because even the most senior leader is also a follower. They report to someone. Read more
Infrastructure: Delivered! The journey begins with a flurry of questions and concerns. The requirement is to design and construct a new facility or refurbish an existing structure to ensure operational compliance. Read more
Think With The End in Mind: A Path to Effective Leadership All successful managers sometimes get caught up with immediate tasks and short-term goals. However, as we navigate our careers and personal lives, it’s crucial to regularly take a step back Read more
Three Simple Hacks to Generate an Extra Half A Day per Week For Your High Performing Teams According to research by Rogelberg (2023), improving meeting effectiveness can save employees more than 4 hours per week. Following are three of the most common, simple and most powerful meeting Read more
25 Leadership Books Every Manager Should Read in Their Career It has been statistically shown many times that the effectiveness of the leaders in a business is one of the most important variables linked to success. Read more
