A Maximus Exchange

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.

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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

 

Ant Williams, Associate Director of Maximus International Melbourne competes in a sport called freediving. He can swim more than 100 metres down into the depths of the ocean and can hold his breath for almost 10 minutes.

Topics: Maximus Melbourne, General Business, overcoming fears, Leadership, Maximus People and Authors

“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 Economist Intelligence Unit has named Melbourne the world’s most liveable city for the third year in a row in this year’s Global Liveability Ranking and Report, which compares 140 of the world’s major cities.

Topics: Melbourne Office, General Business, Melbourne, Maximus People and Authors

"To succeed is to do what you love and love what you do”

- Natasha Oldaker, Project Manager, Maximus International

With her energetic and highly organised nature, Natasha Oldaker brings a quirky sense of humour to the Maximus office.

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

Spotlight on Jennifer Yee: Organisational Development Consultant

For Jennifer Yee, the definition of great leadership is enabling others to succeed. “A great leader is someone who has an inspiring vision and can provide stepping stones along the way, so that others can join in”. A self-confessed people person, this is a vision she strives to role model, “I thrive off developing lasting relationships with both colleagues and clients. I have a genuine interest in understanding others’ points of view and being conscious of how to maximise each individual; I really enjoy bringing out the best in people”.

 

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

Spotlight on Scott Stacey, Account Manager

 

"You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over" - Richard Branson

With a business career spanning more than 30 years, Scott Stacey knows business. “I began my career as a Chartered Accountant, working in senior finance roles in Australia and then the UK; so I understand everything in business has to have a financial impact”.

This commercial acumen is something he has lived by throughout his impressive career. With 15 years experience in global HR consulting firms, Scott decided to take the next step in his career by starting up a boutique HR consulting firm. Despite only being in the start-up phase, Scott grew the firm’s income from nil to $2.4M in just two years.

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