A Maximus Exchange

On my recent holiday I read Dan Pink’s new book - To Sell is Human. The chapters argue the growing importance of sales skills in both traditional and non-traditional sales roles. Dan’s perspective runs against the viewpoints of many that believe the art of sales is in decline. In a world full of information that is so easily accessible through technology, many think digital and social marketing is replacing the role of the traditional “salesman”.

Topics: Sales Training, General Business, Leadership, Maximus International, Business Consultant, sales leadership

Creating world class business leadership solutions is our speciality at Maximus International. We draw on our top talent as well as deep market insights to develop solutions that are customised and tailored to our clients’ needs. To do this, we utilise a variety of strategies that truly personalise our approach.

Topics: Competitive Advantage, Strategy, Leadership, Maximus International

Maximus is not your normal consultancy. When you work at Maximus, you are in an environment that celebrates individual personalities, is innovative, strategic and requires employees to think outside of the box. We think about doing the same things in different and better ways. We are unique and want to present our strategic ways of thinking and innovative solutions to our clients. A day in the life of an employee at Maximus varies by position, but there are truths that link each and every one of us together, moving us forward towards our individual and organisational goals.  

Topics: Business, Leadership, Maximus International, Business Consultant, Organisational Design

In our quest to improve business processes, we are constantly reading and looking for new sources that add value and improve functionality to Maximus. Books that showcase new ways of thinking or that portray ideas in new ways are ideal for adapting our business design. Here are the top three reads right now that we are utilising at Maximus. They focus on the principles of design thinking to enable our business to adapt to changing markets and offer services that fit customer needs. These reads are not only applicable in a business sense but can also change the way you perceive sitons on a day-to-day basis. 

Topics: Competitive Advantage, Resources, Organisational Development, Innovation, entrepreneurship, Leadership, Maximus International, Organisational Design

Being a great consultant means creating meaningful relationships that last. Strong network ties and client engagement creates clients for life that not only create more opportunities for billable work but also opens doors for exciting consulting opportunities.

Topics: leaders, Senior Leadership, Organisational Development, Strategy, Leadership, Business Coach, Maximus International, Organisational Design, Employee Development

 

Traditional corporate learning doesn’t leave much to the imagination. The usual classroom-led courses and 70-20-10 mindset are familiar reminders of what corporate learning means to most employees. During these learning experiences, we hope that employees take away as much knowledge as possible and utilize it to make them not only better performers, but better human beings. All good intentions aside, this learning strategy often fails to truly shift an employee’s way of thinking. It is necessary for companies to get creative, get collaborative, and turn learning on its head.

Topics: Competitive Advantage, Leadership Development Lessons, Tips, Leadership, Maximus International, 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