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Archive for the ‘Ampersand Latest’ Category
You are your life and nothing else…
Thursday June 21st, 2018 in Ampersand Latest
“Existantialist philosophers teach us we are responsible for creating a meaningful life in an absurd and unfair world.” In this article published in NewPhilosopher, Antonia Case discusses how in life we are ultimately responsible for our own… Read More
Could a side step be the move that redefines your career?
Monday June 18th, 2018 in Ampersand Latest
Often looked at as a pointless (at best) or downright risky (at worst) move, there is a growing realisation that a well-executed side step could open up a whole new playing field for your career…. Read More
Corporate Affairs 2018: Transparency is the new black
Wednesday June 6th, 2018 in Ampersand Latest, Ampersand Insights
For too long businesses have been virtual black boxes with a brand slapped on the side. But that approach is no longer viable. Organisations must be a glass box, and build advocates from the inside… Read More
We’re hiring
Ampersand International Melbourne is a tightly held team. Why? Because we don’t compromise on talent. For the first time, we are inviting applications for two coveted positions across our blue chip, market-leading practices: Principal Consultant,… Read More
Why Experimentation Is Vital To Success
Monday May 14th, 2018 in In the News, Ampersand Latest
Everyone seems to have a good idea. Experts in their field can be very convincing. The hard facts tell us that we should look before we leap. We are under time constraints when critical business… Read More
Being Vulnerable : Failure Is The New Flawless – Drop The Mask And Cash In
Monday May 7th, 2018 in Ampersand Latest
Successful marketing is the ability to frame any number of positive experiences to your audience thereby clearing the way to acceptance of your proposals. Or is it? Sergio Brodsky writes for Marketing Mag, “It’s very easy… Read More
Fake News
Monday February 26th, 2018 in Ampersand Latest
Fake News. What does it really mean and why is it becoming part of media jargon used more frequently? Understanding its real meaning and why it is becoming more popular in its usage can help… Read More
Four Tips To Addressing The Skills Gap And Digital Transformation
Tuesday February 20th, 2018 in In the News, Ampersand Latest
It’s a good idea to find all the help we can when thinking about the best ways to translate our work skills as they currently stand into the disruptive atmosphere of the digital world, at… Read More
The year that was…
Tuesday December 19th, 2017 in Ampersand Latest
Dear Diary, Let me start with a confession. I am not a natural writer. I am however a voracious reader, and admire people’s ability to pour their imagination onto paper and be creative and witty and keep… Read More
Ampersand International – Digital Forum
Tuesday October 17th, 2017 in In the News, Ampersand Latest
Ampersand International hosted a Digital Forum with guest speaker Chaminda Ranasinghe at Melbourne’s Vue De Monde – attended by a select group of leading minds in digital and customer. Chaminda heads up the Digital Sales… Read More
Generating Memorable Brand Experiences – How To Help Your Brand Stick
Tuesday October 17th, 2017 in In the News, Ampersand Latest
We know you need grit to maintain consistency with your brand. You can congratulate yourself if you do maintain consistency but this is only part of the journey in your quest to create the sublime… Read More
Consistency is Key
Tuesday October 17th, 2017 in In the News, Ampersand Latest
Meeting after meeting we often find ourselves thrashing out ideas for product development and acceptance of product or service. So the theme goes, played out many times in many businesses and often pushed aside because… Read More
Australia, Island Of Invention
Wednesday September 20th, 2017 in In the News, Ampersand Latest
Australia isn’t typically regarded as a driver of scientific experimentation, cutting edge abilities and inventive research. Rather gravitating towards the outdoors, lucky we can avoid much of what is considered hard work with the relaxed lifestyle… Read More
Melbourne Top Of The List For Chinese Residential Buyers
Tuesday September 19th, 2017 in In the News, Ampersand Latest
The world is awake to watching what the Chinese people do. As they modernise, improve their educational system, step up their trade programs and take a leading role in technology. Consequently they will continue to… Read More
CEOs Must Come Clean About Job Security…
Tuesday September 12th, 2017 in Ampersand Latest
A flow on from one of our earlier blogs on workforce transformation and the role leaders play on the ‘people’ side…Robert Gottliebsen offers some advice in this article under Commentary in The Australian. “How do… Read More
Embrace Change
Wednesday September 6th, 2017 in In the News, Ampersand Latest
Richard Gluyas reports in Business, The Australian, on a panel discussion with NAB Chairman Ken Henry covering changes on the way in the nation’s workplaces. Andrew Thorburn, NAB Chief Executive contributes in a very open… Read More
Research has proven that your phone is annoying your boss.
Wednesday August 30th, 2017 in In the News, Ampersand Latest
Research from USC’s Marshall School of Business has proven that any time you take your phone out during a meeting you are annoying your boss and colleagues. The study also showed that people above the… Read More
Pull Don’t Push
Tuesday August 29th, 2017 in Ampersand Latest
How do we frame our businesses in the marketplace so we can maximise their effect? How can we give our brands an unfair advantage? These objectives are always present when management seek to support their… Read More
Banking, wages, leadership and technology – what do they have in common?
Wednesday August 9th, 2017 in In the News, Ampersand Latest
Some interesting developments in the business world this week. These developments directly affect the future opportunities for employees in the banking, media and technology sectors. Shifts in banking, wages, trends towards flexible work practices and… Read More
Marketing: Understanding the New Engagement Economy
Tuesday July 25th, 2017 in In the News, Ampersand Latest
Engaging with our customers is an essential part of driving our businesses. However are we sure that we communicate with them in an effective manner? An article in MarketingMag produced by Marketo, a content partner… Read More
Tech Talent And Company Start Ups: Sons Of Atlassian
Tuesday July 11th, 2017 in In the News, Ampersand Latest
Glenda Korporaal’s article in The Australian, Deal Magazine shows how the harnessing of talent and focus on developing staff with a common journey can pay off in a very big way. Sons of Atlassian… Read More
Creating Effectiveness Today for Commercial Results Tomorrow
Tuesday July 4th, 2017 in Ampersand Latest, Ampersand Insights
The Emotionally Intelligent Value Exchange – Defining today’s ‘Salesperson’ Danielle Lima is a marketer, sales person and corporate trainer and has written a book, “A Practical Guide To Selling with Emotional Intelligence.” Peter Roper interviews… Read More
Future Gazing 2020: The Future Of Marketing…or rather, the Engagement Economy
Mike Handes is Director of Customer Success, Asia Pacific at Marketo – we love a good title these days! In this article in Marketing Mag he shows us how Marketo’s path to 2020 forecasts future… Read More
Stop being hijacked by your emotions.
Tuesday May 30th, 2017 in Ampersand Latest, Advisory
Mary and Jason were walking out of a client’s office after a difficult meeting. They felt exhausted after having worked on a complex proposal all week, staying late into the evening most nights, rehearsing the… Read More
5 Reasons why you need a Change Manager
Actually there are hundreds of reasons you need a change manager but we don’t have all day so I have narrowed it down for you: 1 – Digital all the way baby So your… Read More
What Does Artificial Intelligence Mean For Brands?
Wednesday May 17th, 2017 in Ampersand Latest, Ampersand Insights
Companies have understood for some time the power that technology can bring to their make up. Now, technology companies are working on expanding this concept through the development of machines that bring artificial intelligence into… Read More
Technology: Building In The Cloud for Competitive Advantage
A great deal has been written about the digital economy and the massive changes already implemented, with much more to come. Now that the platforms have been set and the effect of these have… Read More
So, tell me about yourself…
Tuesday April 18th, 2017 in Ampersand Latest, Ampersand Insights
As far as interview questions go, this should be pretty straight forward one to answer – we don’t know anyone better than ourselves! As a recruiter I meet with a multitude of people on a… Read More
Perspective
All too often in life we need to be reminded of perspective. Whether it’s personal, family, business or taking the sporting field we all need a dose of perspective at some stage in our lives,… Read More
Life after change
Tuesday April 11th, 2017 in Ampersand Latest, Ampersand Insights
A lot of people are starting their careers in Change Management thanks to fabulous Change Management “Pioneers” who carved out a specialisation over the past 25+ years. Change Management now has a career path from… Read More
