News and analysis curated by QUT Business School.
23 February, 2024
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MBA, Postgraduate, Graduate School of Business, Leadership and management
Being a director of any organisation comes with a raft of responsibilities and obligations that can be daunting for the uninitiated. One of the best ways to gain the skills required to be a director is with a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
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22 February, 2021
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Nonprofit and philanthropy
Engaging and retaining volunteers during a global pandemic
Retain and engaging volunteers has always been a challenge for organisations that depend on a consistent and skilled volunteer workforce, even before the pandemic. Hear strategies and real examples in future proofing your charity.
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13 February, 2021
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Leadership and management
Taking five with Susan Anderson
Ahead of our QUT Business Leaders' Forum, we take five with Susan Anderson.
4 February, 2021
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Innovation and technology, Marketing, Strategy
What’s next for Amazon after Jeff Bezos? No dramatic changes, just more growth and optimisation
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is stepping down. His successor's AI experience may hold clues for the retail giant's future.
22 January, 2021
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Marketing
The rise and rise of Aldi: two decades that changed supermarket shopping in Australia
Since opening its first Australian stores on January 25 2001, Aldi has profoundly influenced the supermarket landscape.
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19 January, 2021
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Nonprofit and philanthropy
Social enterprise is growing in Queensland. But what's influencing the boom and investment in the sector?
So what does the Brisbane and Queensland landscape look like and making social enterprise career pivots, a career move worth making?
18 January, 2021
Filed under:
Leadership and management, Organisational behaviour
To get ahead as an introvert, act like an extravert. It’s not as hard as you think
Introverts tend to overestimate the negatives of acting like an extravert and underestimate the positives.
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15 January, 2021
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Nonprofit and philanthropy
Do social enterprises use marketing to create social change?
Dr Ruth Knight shares her insights for social enterprises and increasing their effectiveness in utilising the power of responsible marketing.
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13 January, 2021
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Economy, Accounting
How SMEs can avoid the cash-flow crunch
SAP ANZ’s CFO, Gina McNamara, analyses research by SAP and Oxford Economics into the challenges faced by small and mid-size businesses, and how can technology can help.
12 January, 2021
Filed under:
Marketing, Innovation and technology
To go smart or be smart: How can Australians protect their privacy within their ‘smart’ homes?
As people stayed within their homes during the pandemic, they were busy rewiring and improving their homes for maximum convenience. However, is there a downside to this technology in the home?