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Lessons from Japan: Patiently getting better outcomes
Last week, I travelled to Japan to meet with the Japanese government and stakeholders for a project I am working on. I haven’t worked in Japan before, but I know the business culture is very different from the laid-back and…
Seven lessons in seven years
In 2018, I left the public service. I needed a change—a new challenge, a different rhythm, new scenery. “Start a small business,” they said. “It’ll be easy. You’ll have so much flexibility.” In seven years, running Elm has been anything…
Year 6: The best and hardest year yet
Every year, I stop to celebrate Elm’s birthday. It’s a milestone—fifty percent of all small businesses don’t make it to five years. We have now exceeded that. It’s a moment to celebrate the hard work and effort my team and…
2023: We are wrapping it up
Is it just me, or does every year seem to go faster and faster? Here we are again at the end of a year, wondering where the last 12 months had gone. It feels like every year is a massive…
What you need to know as a public servant about the “PWC effect” on small businesses
Like everyone else, I have been watching as more and more stories have come out in recent months about the behaviour of the “Big Four” consultancies. What initially began with the PWC exposé has evolved into a broader public discussion…
The importance of good communication
I have always been passionate about what we do, and I knew communications was important work. But the importance of good communication has been slapped in my face over the last few weeks. All of the things we know to…
Five years of Elm – everything and nothing changes
After one year in business, I wrote that I didn’t really know what to expect, I didn’t know where to start, and I didn’t know if I would get any work. This week marks five years since I started Elm,…
Three years of Elm
This week marks Elm’s third birthday. Three years! Where does the time go? When I started in 2018, I just wanted a bit of a break out of the public service. I wanted to try something different. I gave myself…
Canberra Communications Professional Series: Chris Wagner
For the latest profile in the Canberra Communications Professional Series, I spoke to Chris Wagner from TalkForce Media. A bit more about Chris… Chris spent two decades forging a successful career in communications and media management before joining Talkforce Media…
Who will your organisation be post-COVID?
The world, as we know it has changed. I don’t think any of us can deny the way we work and the way we think about work has changed for many of us. As we start to plan for re-entry…
