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Here are a few highlights from this newsletter:

• Latest L.E.A.D. Survey results: Public vs. private sector workplaces - take a private look at some very public differences between employees in these two quite polarised sectors.
• Leading the Way "How To's": Learn the top five leadership skills, and to lead by example.
• From the News: Do even the best leaders have a use-by date?
• Client News: Noordeman Diesel achieves substantial productivity and client base improvements when LMA guides ownership transition.
• Upcoming Events: LMA's upcoming seminar tour, "Driving Workplace Performance Through Leadership" is coming to regional NSW.

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Leadership Management Australasia

L.E.A.D. Survey News

Latest News and Results from Australasia's Leading Workplace Survey

Public versus private sector workplaces – a private look at some very public differences

For decades, public sector workplaces have been painted as wildly different from the private sector – but where do differences really show up? And are they meaningful enough to require a different approach to leadership and management? What makes the public sector what it is? What difference does this make in reality? Take a private look at some very public differences between employees in these two quite polarised sectors. Read more ›

Take the latest L.E.A.D. survey now

Survey features workplace diversity, and sources of pressure

To help us continue to provide the latest valuable information about Australasian workplace issues, please take about 12 minutes to complete the latest L.E.A.D. Survey (August-September 2011).

In appreciation for contributing to the Survey we will send you a valuable summary report of the results as soon as it's released.

Take the 10-12 minute Survey now ›

Leading the Way

Develop the top five leadership skills

National, state and local governments across Australia and New Zealand are currently being roundly criticised for a lack of leadership and direction – and a dearth of fortitude in tackling the issues facing citizens, employees and organisations alike. So what does it take to be a leader in this era? What are we looking for in our leaders and why is true leadership in such heavy demand yet such short supply? Read more ›

Lead by example – walk the talk AND walk the walk

All too often leaders say one thing and do another – and in the same breath they ask their people to do as they say not as they do. Here's a quick checklist to make sure you're walking the talk… Read more ›

From the News

Do even the best leaders have a use-by date? …

Recently, former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett wrote in the Herald Sun newspaper about the optimum time for a leader to be leading an organisation or a group of people. In a startling admission, he identified an optimum period of leadership as between six and nine years (coincidently his term as Premier was seven years). Yet many of our best and most effective leaders have served for much shorter and indeed much longer terms at the top. So how long is too long for a leader to lead? Read more ›

Client News

Productivity jumps 30% and client base by 20% when LMA guides transition

30 year old Noordeman Diesel achieves productivity improvements of up to 30%, and increase client base by 20% when LMA guides ownership transition. Ashley Wilson, new GM and joint owner says, "LMA has played a critical role in the transition of our business. Familiarity with the LMA way has helped to develop a workplace culture that expects change, improvement and personal development." Read or download case study ›

Upcoming Events

LMA's "Driving Workplace Performance Through Leadership" Regional NSW Seminar Tour

Last chance! Only a couple seats still available!

LMA will be presenting its latest seminar, "Driving Workplace Performance Through Leadership" in Lismore, Coffs Harbour, and Newcastle . Incorporating the latest L.E.A.D. Survey findings, this compelling and highly valuable seminar will show you how to:

• Understand and engage different generations in your workplace
• Motivate staff and deliver improved job satisfaction
• Attract and ensure you keep top talent
• Align your HR efforts with your organisational objectives
• Build leadership competency in your organisation
• Increase your organisation's flexibility in dealing with change
• Enhance personal and organisational performance and productivity

Read more for Lismore, Coffs Harbour, and Newcastle ›

Funny Stuff

The talking frog

For a bit of a laugh... click here ›

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