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The critical leadership role of the Chief People Officer in 2025

Energy and mining are converging: What does this mean for leaders in this space?

The convergence of mining and energy is creating unique leadership opportunities for senior executives worldwide. Find out how this shift is shaping the talent landscape and what type of future leaders these sectors will need.

The emergence of vanadium as a critical mineral: A shift in market fundamentals

As demand for vanadium continues to grow outside of the traditional steel markets, we reflect on this shift and what it means for Australian mining organisations and their leaders.

Growing your membership base? Here’s what you can learn from sporting organisations that do it very well

A guide to driving the performance of your organisation by attracting, retaining and engaging members.

8 critical success factors for all Executives

How effective are your leaders? Use this guide to shape the recruitment and development of your Executive leadership team.

Should Boards and CEOs prioritise succession planning when talent is tight?

Find out why Boards and CEOs must prioritise ongoing succession planning to attract and retain top leadership talent – especially when the talent market is tight.

The word is out – your own personal advocacy network can create opportunities and build your profile

Exploring the value of advocacy for senior leaders and providing practical advice on how to build and utilise this type of network.

Do you need a big personality to lead, or can you quietly influence?

Many high performing leaders are extraverts, but do you really need a big personality to lead? Here we explore how skills, experience and personality work together to shape leadership effectiveness.

Disused mines: An important ESG chapter for the mining industry

Mine closure and remediation is an important ESG consideration for all mining organisations. Here we consider how continued innovation, together with good planning, can improve the social, economic and environmental impact of disused mines.

Are leaders born or developed? Leveraging the FOCUS model to develop better leaders – at all career stages

For most people, effective leadership skills are learned. Find out how the FOCUS model can align your learning and development investment with sustainable behavioural change.