Category Archives: Industry Insights

Industry insights provide a deep-dive on recent trends and industry-specific topics that current students and alumni can use to inform career choices.

What business managers need to know about effective employee performance reviews

A busy manager dealing with the daily cut-and-thrust of business can inadvertently disconnect from the people they need most, making performance reviews an opportunity for effective engagement. In the words of Henry Ford, ‘Coming together is a beginning....


How to Avoid Burnout for You and Your Staff

Perhaps you’ve been there — work is overwhelming, help is limited, and before you know it, your drive and determination have diminished. Regardless of whether it’s you or your employees you’re trying to protect from burnout, doing so...


10 Best Cloud Business Tools to Supercharge Your Productivity

Increasing productivity and becoming more organised are often at the top of everyone’s list for starting the new year strong. In business, organisation and productivity go hand in hand. If you’re looking to step yours up a few...


Soft Skill Strategies for Managing Employees

A smart employer knows that the biggest investment their business will ever make is in happy employees. As difficult as it can be to recruit and create a great team, that’s often the easy part. Successfully managing employees...


Technology Trends for Business Managers

What technology trends are driving big changes for business managers in the next two, three, or even five years? There are many examples to illustrate how quickly technology has changed our lives at work and home, especially in...


Recent Trends in Quality Auditing

Recent trends in quality auditing show developing economies competing in the global market are increasing demand for quality auditors....


How to be a Responsible and Sustainable Purchaser

Factors Driving Global Sustainability Trends One of the most consistently acknowledged drivers of the purchasing trend towards sustainability is consumer expectations. These expectations are shaping corporate and government policies globally and impacting local decision making. Sustainability has become...


Leading Technology Trends in Building and Construction Management

Careers in the building and construction management industry are rewarding, interesting and always changing. New technology trends have impacted the construction industry by offering innovative ways to assist building and construction managers to communicate better, work more effectively...


Three Leading Technology Tools for Procurement/Purchasing Officers

  Technology continues to impact our day-to-day work lives to an ever-increasing degree. Procurement officers must use technology tools to keep pace with the rapidly advancing technological world to ensure that they remain ahead of their competition. New...


How To Work Effectively With Architects

Construction managers must regularly liaise with architects to create successful projects. Here's how to work with them more effectively....


Construction Manager Know-How: What to know about tenders and local government

Working in the building and construction industry is a rewarding career that is fast paced and full of good challenges. One of the most important stakeholders you’ll liaise with is local government. Dealing with tenders, permits and applications...


5 Savvy Ways to Grow and Expand Your Business

When it’s time to grow and expand your business, you want to do it in a way that stretches you out of your comfort zone but is also sustainable and achievable. Start with these five ways to be...


Essential business management know-how for entrepreneurs

When starting out in business or simply to trying to gain a competitive advantage, all entrepreneurs benefit from learning general business management know-how. “You never lose in business, either you win or you learn.” – Melinda Emerson, business...


What Every CEO Needs From A Head of Procurement

The relationship between the CEO and the Head of Procurement In the more successful purchasing and procurement models, the chief executive officer (CEO) understands and is across the supply chain functions of the business. A CEO will drive...


How to Drive Community Engagement as a Practice Manager

Community Healthcare Whether you have a traditional medical centre, allied health centre, or you offer complementary health care – creating and implementing strategies to increase community engagement is usually the responsibility of the Practice Manager. Healthcare centres can...


How to Foster Life-Long Relationships With Clients

A rewarding part of many businesses is forming life-long relationships with clients. Here's how you can foster quality relationships....


Quality Auditing and ISO

How to use quality compliance to facilitate an ISO accreditation Quality management practices are integral in a competitive marketplace. Quality standards and quality auditing of standards offer many benefits to your business and even more so if ISO...


Purchasing in China and Asia? Here’s what you need to know

Purchasing and Procurement in China and Asia China and Asia have always been hot-spots for businesses with a smart purchasing and procurement strategy. The advantages of purchasing products and equipment from established and emerging Asian economies are plentiful....


9 Business Sectors Where Quality Auditing is Essential

Quality auditing is a vital part of any business. Learn about the nine business sectors where quality auditing is essential....


Why You Should Career Transition To Purchasing and Procurement

There are many reasons to fill a purchasing or procurement position within an organisation, but here are our top seven....


The Difference Between a Builder and a Construction Manager

What's the difference between builders and construction managers? Here are some need-to-know differences and how you can get started....


Why Nurses make Great Practice Managers

A great way for nurses looking for a different nursing job is to make a career transition into Practice Management. Whether you are currently medical practice nursing or hospital nursing, consider Practice Management when deciding your future career...


The Differences Between a BCM and a BCB Qualification

Are you interested in a BCB or BCM qualification? We explain what these terms mean and how to start your career in construction management....


Transition To A Career in Purchasing or Procurement

Purchasing and procurement is a multi-faceted part of supply chain management with exciting opportunities for career changers....


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How to Transition from Administration to Business Management

We explore some essential tips on how to transition to business management from administration or finance roles....


Project Management Skills For The Future

Learn the project management skills that will help you to upskill, earn larger project manager salaries and access greater opportunities....


The Career Rewards of Becoming a Construction Supervisor

A logical place to begin a construction management career is with a job as a construction supervisor. Here's how you can get started....


Is Administration A Good Career?

Have you ever wondered: is administration a good career? We answer this question and let you know how you can get started in business admin....


How to get a High Salary Job in Project Management

There is a reason why Project Management and Management jobs are so popular in Australia. Both are highly transferable skills that can be applied to any sector across all Australian states and internationally. Growth in management and project...


How you can work less while earning more in Construction Management

Working as a construction manager is a smart and rewarding career choice for anyone interested in the building or construction industry who wants to work less while earning more. If you’re currently a trades-person or exploring a career...