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    Board & Governance
    April 1, 2026

    What to Do When Your Board Is Meddling in Operational Work

    Today’s uncertain environment has prompted many board members to take on more operational roles, which can be disruptive to the leadership teams executing the work. Leaders who diagnose what’s driving the…
    Olivia Mitchell
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    Leadership
    April 1, 2026

    How you can learn from top CEOs to master each season of leadership

    Drawing on decades of CEO experience, A CEO for All Seasons outlines four critical phases of leadership: stepping up, starting strong, staying ahead, and sending it forward. It emphasises that…
    Olivia Mitchell
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    Leadership
    April 1, 2026

    The Dangers of Over-Identifying With Your Job

    The article argues that while many people define themselves by their jobs, relying too heavily on work as a core identity can be limiting and harmful. Although career-based identity can…
    Olivia Mitchell
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    People & Culture
    April 1, 2026

    2026 Global Human Capital Trends

    Deloitte’s Human Capital Trends highlights a shift from tension to tipping points, with leaders navigating faster, compressed change cycles. Success now relies on sensing change early, experimenting quickly, and continuously…
    Olivia Mitchell
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    IT/Digital
    April 1, 2026

    ‘I think I have AI anxiety’

    AI anxiety” refers to a growing, widespread unease about how rapidly artificial intelligence is reshaping work, identity, and society, often without people feeling prepared or consulted. This anxiety isn’t a…
    Olivia Mitchell
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    Other
    April 1, 2026

    Social Impact Staff Retention Project – THE 2026 SURVEY FINDINGS

    The 2026 Social Impact Staff Retention report highlights that the social sector is quietly losing some of its best people, with 70% of nonprofit professionals considering leaving their roles, significantly…
    Olivia Mitchell
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    OperationsPeople & Culture
    April 1, 2026

    New guide helps employers build a picture of workplace neurodivergence

    A new resource highlighted by the Institute of Community Directors provides practical guidance for better supporting neurodivergent employees, with a focus on safety, trust and inclusion. It encourages organisations to…
    Olivia Mitchell
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    Leadership
    April 1, 2026

    Steering with Both Hands: Managing Organisational Ambidexterity While Leading a System

    The article argues that modern leaders must “steer with both hands”, balancing the demands of running today’s organisation with creating tomorrow’s. This requires ambidexterity, holding exploration (pursuing new ideas for…
    Olivia Mitchell
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    Other
    April 1, 2026

    All hands on deck says CCA as rocketing fuel prices hit charities already running on fumes

    The Community Council for Australia (CCA) has lodged a submission to government highlighting the growing impact of rising fuel costs and economic pressure on charities and NFPs. The submission calls…
    Olivia Mitchell
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    Business
    March 4, 2026

    How to Demonstrate Adaptability When Interviewing for a Senior Role

    As a senior leader, your strongest advantage in today’s job market isn’t your titles, decades of experience, or a specific metric of success. It’s how your adaptability has transformed how…
    Olivia Mitchell
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    Board & Governance
    March 4, 2026

    The Skills Board Chairs Need Now

    Chairs today must mediate increasingly divergent stakeholder demands while guiding boards through technological disruption and societal scrutiny. Traditional leadership traits such as strategic acumen and executive experience now matter less than…
    Olivia Mitchell
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    Leadership
    March 4, 2026

    Could your boss be lonely? Here’s why it matters more than you might think.

    The Gallup 2025 global workplace report revealed that 23% of managers felt lonely the previous day to the survey. For leaders, workplace loneliness can subtly shape how they interact with…
    Olivia Mitchell
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