--- title: Maximus Blog | Leadership, Strategy & Human Capital Articles (5) description: "Maximus International’s Blog is where you can learn about a range of topic areas, including: Leadership, Sales, Strategy and Organisational Development. (5)" --- [![maximus](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-396417636-gif/image1/headerLogo.gif "maximus")](http://www.maximus.com.au/homepage.aspx) 02 9216 2800 [info@maximus.com.au](mailto:info@maximus.com.au) [![blog](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-394688783-png/image1/wordpress.png)](http://www.maximus.com.au/blog) [![twitter](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-397290307-gif/image1/linkedin.gif)](http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2883235&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr) [![twitter](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-396521286-gif/image1/twitter.gif)](http://twitter.com/#!/MaximusInternat) # A Maximus Exchange ## [A New Approach to Diversity](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/02/21/a-new-approach-to-diversity) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Feb 21, 2013 8:20:00 PM [![](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-518537911-jpg/blog-files/ceo-mag_feb-2012.jpg) ](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/02/21/a-new-approach-to-diversity) ***As published in [The CEO Magazine](http://theceomagazine.com.au/), February Edition*** **Written by [Vanessa Gavan](http://www.maximus.com.au/People/maximus_people/vanessa_gavan.aspx)** *With gender diversity on the rise in the workplace, embracing this change can set your company on the path of success. * Gender diversity has a legitimate place in governance and quite rightly so, it gets a lot of air time. However, the value of diversity goes beyond addressing under-represented social groups. It makes different types of thinking available to solve complex business problems, optimise boardroom performance and drive transformational business change. Homogeneous group-think will not achieve the best outcomes. What you need at the table is a range of opinions, experience and knowledge and a willingness to listen to them. [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/02/21/a-new-approach-to-diversity) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/02/21/a-new-approach-to-diversity#comments) Topics: [General Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/general-business), [Leadership](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/leadership) ## [Maximus is Landing in Melbourne](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/23/maximus-is-landing-in-melbourne) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Jan 24, 2013 1:54:00 AM [![](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-518537751-jpg/blog-files/men_standing1.jpg) ](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/23/maximus-is-landing-in-melbourne) **Maximus announces the opening of a new office in Melbourne to more strongly align to the Victoria-based business community.** [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/23/maximus-is-landing-in-melbourne) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/23/maximus-is-landing-in-melbourne#comments) Topics: [General Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/general-business) ## [Consider Not Setting Goals in 2013](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/14/consider-not-setting-goals-in-2013) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Jan 14, 2013 11:18:00 PM [![](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-518537336-png/blog-files/hbr-logo1.png) ](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/14/consider-not-setting-goals-in-2013) ***Guest post by Peter Bregman*** [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/14/consider-not-setting-goals-in-2013) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/14/consider-not-setting-goals-in-2013#comments) Topics: [General Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/general-business) ## [Improving the Performance of your Sales Force](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/07/improving-the-performance-of-your-sales-force) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Jan 7, 2013 7:25:00 PM [![](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-518537621-jpg/blog-files/man_jumping.jpg) ](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/07/improving-the-performance-of-your-sales-force) **Insight Selling** [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/07/improving-the-performance-of-your-sales-force) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/07/improving-the-performance-of-your-sales-force#comments) Topics: [General Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/general-business) ## [2012 in Review: Business Trends and Forecast for 2013](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/02/2012-in-review-business-trends-and-forecast-for-2013) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Jan 3, 2013 7:39:00 AM [![](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-518537541-jpg/blog-files/man_graph_resize.jpg) ](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/02/2012-in-review-business-trends-and-forecast-for-2013) **As we close off 2012 and kick off 2013, Maximus consultants review the year that passed and look ahead to some of the trends already emerging for the year.** [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/02/2012-in-review-business-trends-and-forecast-for-2013) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2013/01/02/2012-in-review-business-trends-and-forecast-for-2013#comments) Topics: [General Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/general-business) ## [Ant Williams: Leadership Expert and Champion Freediver](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/12/17/ant-williams-leadership-expert-and-champion-freediver) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Dec 17, 2012 11:06:00 PM [![](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-518537461-jpg/blog-files/img_3681.jpg) ](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/12/17/ant-williams-leadership-expert-and-champion-freediver) *Spotlight on [Ant Williams](http://www.maximus.com.au/People/maximus_people/ant_williams.aspx): Associate Director, Maximus**International* [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/12/17/ant-williams-leadership-expert-and-champion-freediver) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/12/17/ant-williams-leadership-expert-and-champion-freediver#comments) Topics: [Resources](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/resources), [General Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/general-business) ## [10 Ways to Embed Business Learning](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/12/12/embedding-the-business-learning) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Dec 13, 2012 3:39:00 AM [![](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-518537396-jpg/blog-files/assessment.jpg) ](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/12/12/embedding-the-business-learning) *As published in [Dynamic Business](http://bit.ly/UAcWIv)* **Sending people on training programs is simple; making sure they apply what they learn to their jobs can be hard. Here’s how to get ahead of the competition and make sure your organisation’s investment in learning and development (L&D) translates into business results.** [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/12/12/embedding-the-business-learning) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/12/12/embedding-the-business-learning#comments) Topics: [General Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/general-business), [Leadership](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/leadership) ## [The Upside of Inefficiency](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/12/10/the-upside-of-efficiency) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Dec 10, 2012 7:00:00 PM [![](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-518537336-png/blog-files/hbr-logo1.png) ](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/12/10/the-upside-of-efficiency) ***Guest post by Peter Bregman*** [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/12/10/the-upside-of-efficiency) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/12/10/the-upside-of-efficiency#comments) Topics: [General Business](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/general-business), [Leadership](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/leadership) ## [Thinking Outside the Square: How to be More Innovative](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/11/27/thinking-outside-the-square-how-to-be-more-innovative) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Nov 28, 2012 1:09:00 AM [![](https://blog.maximus.com.au/hs-fs/file-518537271-jpg/blog-files/company-director-magazine-thinking-outside-the-square.jpg) ](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/11/27/thinking-outside-the-square-how-to-be-more-innovative) *As published in Company Director Magazine written by Sam Walker* [Read More](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/11/27/thinking-outside-the-square-how-to-be-more-innovative) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/11/27/thinking-outside-the-square-how-to-be-more-innovative#comments) Topics: [Innovation](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/topic/innovation) ## [Top 3 Sales Books](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/2012/11/21/top-3-sales-books) Posted by [maximusinternational](https://blog.maximus.com.au/blog/author/maximusinternational) Nov 22, 2012 2:50:00 AM *“A salesman, like the storage battery in your car, is constantly discharging energy. Unless he is recharged at frequent intervals he soon runs dry. This is one of the greatest responsibilities of sales leadership” – *R.H. Grant Here are our Top Three Sales Books to recharge your thinking and get you results. 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