Business insights

News and analysis curated by QUT Business School.

23 February, 2024
Filed under: MBA, Postgraduate, Graduate School of Business, Leadership and management

How A QUT MBA Equipped Michelle To Expand Her Career Into The Boardroom

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).

15 March, 2018
Filed under: Leadership and management

What to do when best practice doesn't work

Experienced executive and leadership coach, Rachel Collis, explains why complex problems need a different approach.

6 March, 2018
Filed under: Leadership and management, Organisational behaviour

The illusion of equality

Despite the hype, equality is still far from our grasp, writes Chloe Davison.

Leave no woman behind

This International Women’s Day, UN Women National Committee Australia’s theme is ‘Leave no woman behind’. This theme becomes even more critical during crises, conflicts, and displacement.

How do you become more resilient in business?

Studies of leaders make it very clear resilience is one of the top three factors in career success. How can you become more resilient?

7 September, 2017
Filed under: Leadership and management, Organisational behaviour

Emotional intelligence in business

Emotional intelligence has been associated with improved job performance, efficient work teams and superior work outcomes. We talk to Associate Professor Peter O'Connor on cultivating emotional intelligence in business.