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Why the quiet approach pays off in China
A new report from Asialink Business highlights that if Australian companies can ditch the megaphone and get the relationship right with Asian export markets, they can be richly rewarded.
- Sally Patten and Patrick Durkin
- Boss
- Lendlease
The secret to operating successfully in Asia
Deep relationships and a sense of trust are key, says Lendlease Asia CEO Tony Lombardo.
- Sally Patten
Did you know you could be a ... customer journey expert?
In a new series, AFR BOSS highlights careers that have evolved or enjoyed growth. First up, Amy Brown explains the role of the customer journey expert.
- Sally Patten
Airwallex co-founder's six months of no travel
For Lucy Liu, who has been grounded in China since February, even her daughter's 'terrible twos' have an upside.
- Sally Patten
Paul Bassat reveals the secrets for success
Australia's leading venture capitalist says there will be big winners and big losers out of this pandemic, and he is looking past the obvious impacts.
- Patrick Durkin
July
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Psychometric tests are becoming big for jobs. You can try one here.
To get yourself ready for your next interview, read this to receive free samples of aptitude tests and a behavioural test.
- Sally Patten
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The executives who are short on time, but big on impact
The number of C-suite interim executive appointments has surged by 23 per cent over the past 12 months.
- Sally Patten
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How to conquer an overloaded inbox
If you're drowning in emails, getting your inbox down to zero may seem like an unattainable goal, but experts say it can be done. Here are some tips.
- Natasha Boddy
- Boss
- Future Briefings
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How much time do you really need to spend in the office?
At this week's The Australian Financial Review Future Briefings event, experts pondered where staff will do their best work when the world goes back to 'normal'.
- Sally Patten
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How to make the leap from corporate to not-for-profit
After conquering the corporate world, finding a job that puts purpose over profit can be tempting, but just how hard is it to make the switch amid COVID-19?
- Natasha Boddy
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Routine the key for this energy boss working from home
Smart Energy co-founder Elliot Hayes says maintaining structure has been vital, including a morning surf and dressing properly for work.
- Opinion
- Chook Roast
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Andrew Liveris: 'CEOs must disrupt themselves'
The former Dow Chemicals boss reveals the two things modern chief executives must have.
- James Thomson
- Exclusive
- Leadership lessons
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How the pandemic changed Healthscope CEO's world overnight
As Victoria faces new limits on elective surgery, CEO Steven Rubic wants to press on – carefully – with some procedures for the sake of people’s health.
- Carrie LaFrenz
- Opinion
- Leadership lessons
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11 changes you can make to become more productive
There is no single hack that will magically increase your productivity, but even improving your typing speed can make a difference.
- Sabri Suby
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Lunch? PwC's chief is far too busy for that
A few coffees and the odd Coke Zero are enough to keep Tom Seymour going until dinner.
- Sally Patten
- Exclusive
- Jobs
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Five jobs that will get you hired during COVID-19
Number crunchers, data and software specialists, engineers and video game developers have surged to the top of the hiring pile as the coronavirus pandemic upends the job market.
- Natasha Boddy
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Corralling the pandemic in outback Australia
The coronavirus has posed unique challenges for cattle giant AACo, from how to care for animals if staff get sick to the collapse in restaurant orders.
- Liam Walsh
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How to use the coronavirus crisis to build resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic has created turmoil for executives, but it could also be the best development training they'll ever get.
- Updated
- Natasha Boddy and Sally Patten
- Opinion
- Wage Slave
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Super-spreaders infecting us with pandemic speak
Thankfully, director-of-everything David Gonski shared an authentic lockdown experience from the pointy end of the 1 per cent.
- Angus Grigg
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Redundancy: five steps to prepare yourself for the worst
Being prepared for the possibility that you might be let go will give you a sense of control.
- Sally Patten
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Optus primed to take fight to Vodafone and TPG
Sport is back, flexible working is here to stay and Kelly Bayer Rosmarin is keen to build on the telco's strengths and connection with customers.
- Sally Patten
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The bank boss who loves choppy waters
Citi Australia chief Marc Luet starts most days with an ocean swim, and says the rougher the sea, the better. And he'd never dream of wearing a wetsuit.
- Sally Patten
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Why this CEO loves being interrupted
Optus chief Kelly Bayer Rosmarin loves having an open desk and will often pop into meetings or lunch gatherings to keep her finger on the company's pulse.
- Sally Patten
June
- Exclusive
- Telecommunications
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Full steam ahead for TPG Telecom
With the ACCC court case well behind him, Iñaki Berroeta, chief executive of the newly merged TPG and Vodafone, is ready to take the fight to Telstra.
- Tony Boyd
- Opinion
- Chook Roast
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COVID-19 creates a productivity puzzle
Many firms have seen productivity rise, thanks to remote working. But is it the right type of productivity for the long term?
- James Thomson