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Solving Local Government ICT Challenges with Interim Executives
Our senior consultant can help you assess your organisation ICT maturity and the steps involved to move to an enabling ICT organisation focused on achieving your organisational strategy. It can be difficult to initiate a change management initiative from within IT. Resistance to change, loss of control, silos and politics are all pre-existing barriers to change. In addition, change fatigue, lack of resources, and narrow perspectives can be blockers to solution-building.
2023 Universities Australia Conference – What’s News in Talent?
With the re-opening of borders, there is an increasing priority to re-build “Brand Australia” as a destination of choice for senior Academics. Whilst search assignment volumes in Higher Education have returned to pre-pandemic volumes, the lockdown measures have reduced Australia’s attractiveness as a desirable re-location destination. It is now more challenging to build a competitive field of international candidates. Learn more...
Higher Education – Sector Update 2022
With the re-opening of borders, there is an increasing priority to re-build “Brand Australia” as a destination of choice for senior Academics. Whilst search assignment volumes in Higher Education have returned to pre-pandemic volumes, the lockdown measures have reduced Australia’s attractiveness as a desirable re-location destination. It is now more challenging to build a competitive field of international candidates. Learn more...
Future Proofing the Frontline: Supporting Healthcare Workers in Crisis
In 2020, the Australian COVID-19 Frontline Health Workers Study examined the severity and prevalence of mental health issues, as well as the social, workplace and financial disruptions experienced by Australian healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 9500 respondents, it was the largest multi-occupation survey globally, and highlighted the need to develop strategies and … Continued
In The Hot Seat: CEO Succession Planning
Read the article in the June 2022 edition of AICD's Company Director magazine. Our Managing Director, Michelle Loader, is interviewed on the future of CEO succession planning. How can we take a systems-level approach to this critical appointment? What groundwork can be laid before the new CEO arrives, and what structures and support are needed to give them the best chance of success when they hit the ground running? Talk to us about a wrap-around solution to keep the 'Hot Seat' warm!
Interim Executive Mr. Dave Peffer appointed as CEO at Canberra Health
Dave joined Canberra Health Services in August 2019 as Deputy Chief Executive and fulfilled the role of Interim CEO prior to his recent appointment. Before this, Dave was the Deputy Director-General with Access Canberra where he worked to help shape Canberra and the future of government service delivery. Before this as the Deputy Director-General, Policy … Continued
Meet Adam Kyriacou as our Partner heading up Gig Executive
Adam Kyriacou has joined Fisher Leadership as Partner for the firm’s Interim Management business, Gig Executive. A specialist in Interim Management, Adam has held numerous executive leadership roles in the UK and Australia and partnered with a range of high calibre clients for over 20 years. Adam has found his niche helping clients find people … Continued
Managing through change with a Gig Executive
When departing Headmaster of Melbourne Grammar School, Mr Roy Kelley, approached Fisher Leadership to secure a high performing Human Resources Director to lead the function for a 13-month period, the Gig Executive team stepped in. Their high calibre, fast-turn-around solution has clearly brought immense value. Have you ever wondered how a senior leader steps into an interim role? There is much to be learned from these change-ready leaders who come in at a moment’s notice and take the reins with ease. Take a moment to hear from Malcolm Leigh-Smith on his recent experience.