A Maximus Exchange

 

At Maximus we run the Company aligned to a set of tightly held truths. One of our truths is what we call being “all in”. To us being “all in” is about being purposeful, immersed and great at delivering on promises.

We exist to move minds and to transform businesses in order to leave a legacy of which we are immensely proud. To do this we have to be immersed in our clients’ world, bringing valuable leadership perspectives to the things that will make a big difference in their organisations. Whatever the solution, we have to work with our clients to build conviction around the path forward.

Topics: leaders, Entrepreneur, Senior Leadership, Leadership Development Lessons, Organisational Development, Strategy, Maximus, Leadership, maximus recommends, Talent Management, Employee Learning, Employee Development

Human resources has gotten caught up in a flurry of systems and processes. The overzealous taste for order and regulation belongs any place but in the social hub of an organisation. This is a prime example of Stratified Systems Theory (psych jargon). In other words, processes that are fundamentally human are getting policed with too much structure and complexity, making them disorienting and ineffective. This lust for structure has effected the realm of performance management. PM is about an employee, the business and the commitments those two entities promise one and other. We need to refocus the spotlight from structure to the ongoing connectedness of this relationship.

Topics: Strategy, Maximus, Leadership, Talent Management, Organisational Design, Employee Learning, Employee Development

If the Australian Open has taught us anything this year, it’s that resilience and perseverance are the keys to success. Chinese athlete Li Na’s win in the Women’s Final after two failed attempts proves as much.

But can the keys to success in sport be of any help in the world of business? Absolutely!

Topics: Maximus Melbourne, Leadership Development Lessons, General Business, Tips, Maximus, Leadership, Maximus International, Maximus People and Authors

Vanessa Gavan, CEO Magazine February 2014, "Organisational Design A New Perspective"

Topics: CEO Magazine, organisation design, Organisational Development, General Business, Maximus, Case Study, Maximus International, Organisational Design, Maximus People and Authors

Among all the terrific posts we published last year, be sure not to miss the most-read articles of 2013.

Topics: strategy books, Competitive Advantage, succession plan, Resources, Sales Training, trends, Senior Leadership, Leadership Development Lessons, Organisational Development, Strategy, Harvard Professor Mills, General Business, Tips, Maximus, overcoming fears, Maximus Breakfast, Business, Customer Centricity, Leadership, maximus recommends, change, Leadership in Crisis, How To, Peter Bregman, Harvard, Maximus International, Maximus People and Authors

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever”– Mahatma Gandhi.

Leading Maximus International’s Psychometric Assessment and Capability Department at Maximus’ Sydney Office is Ashley Monckton. “I’m committed to helping my clients improve the efficacy of their recruitment and development process, and to attract the industry’s top performers”, says Ashley.

Topics: General Business, Maximus, Psychometric Assessment, Maximus International, Business Consultant, Maximus People and Authors

 

"There is always a better strategy than the one you have; you just haven’t thought of it yet" - Sir Brian Pitman

Topics: strategy books, Resources, Strategy, General Business, Maximus, maximus recommends

“Positive change begins with self-awareness & engaging people in a vision, listening to what is really needed and collaborating in making it happen”. – Britta van Dyk, Senior Consultant, Maximus International

A Senior Consultant at Maximus, Britta van Dyk is passionate about continuous learning and improvement, “I am dedicated to enable organisations to transform the strengths and abilities of their employees into a sustainable asset through the delivery of exceptional business solutions”.

Topics: General Business, Maximus, Maximus International, Business Consultant, Maximus People and Authors

“The real challenge in crafting strategy lies in detecting subtle discontinuities that may undermine a business in the future.” – Henry Mintzberg

Topics: Resources, Strategy, General Business, Tips, Maximus, How To, Maximus International

Maximus was delighted to host an interactive breakfast session led by Professor D. Quinn Mills, Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and chairman of MindEdge.

Topics: Harvard Professor Mills, General Business, Maximus, Maximus Breakfast, Leadership, Maximus International