What makes a good leader, especially in the political world? IBISWorld created an Economic Health Index (EHI) in the early 1990s to assess the then 72 leaders of Australia from 1788. These included Governors up until parliaments emerged in the … Read More
Industry Consultation Missed in Resources Super Tax
There’s a lot of debate about the Rudd Government’s planned 40 per cent super tax for big mining companies in Australia. It now appears to be the big issue in the looming Federal election. The idea of resources rents have … Read More
Praise for Media Writing Skills Masterclass May 18th 2010 Subiaco
Feedback from participants: “Well structured, informative and beneficial. Tom’s years of experience in the field pay dividends” Jennifer McVeigh, Communications Officer, Department of Rgional Development and Lands, Pedrth “I liked the small group and easy to converse” Lou Smith, PA … Read More
Abbott Wishes Microphone Was Not On After “Gospel Truth” Gaffe on TV Interview
The opposition Leader in Australia, Tony Abbott, a relative newbie to the position is another high profile politician to make a gaffe in front of the microphone. He was asked on the ABC’s 7.30 Report recently about his promise this … Read More
Microphone Technique 101 with Gordon Brown Former PM UK
28 April: With six days to polling day, UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown (picture courtesy PA) left is caught on microphone calling Gillian Duffy, 65, a “bigoted woman” following a conversation with her in Rochdale. Media chaos ensues when he … Read More
Great Story on Denial Coming Out In New Scientist Magazine
Anyone involved in dealing with change, changing public opinion or dealing with community activist groups should read this article. Highlights according to the Magazine include: “SPECIAL REPORT: STATE OF DENIAL Why do so many people refuse to accept what the … Read More
How To Release Negative News
How To Release Negative NewsBy Thomas Murrell MBA, CSP International Business Speaker In Australia at the moment you can’t miss the release of the Henry Tax Review. It has been described as one of the most significant tax reforms. In … Read More
Under 30 Years of Age and Want to Make it in Business?
What does it take to make it in business if you are under 30 years of age? This is a great article from Smart Company: “The businesses run by this group of rising entrepreneurs aged 30 years and under have … Read More
Great Feedback For Essentials of Investor, Media and Stakeholder Relations Tuesday 13th April 2010, Chartered Secretaries Australia, Perth, Australia
One of the elements I love about this organisation is that they rigorously test and measure the effectiveness of all their seminars. What a delight it was to get this quantitative feedback about the program: 100% of delegates rated knowledge … Read More
