In the Media

The former CEO of Intel, Andy Grove, once said: “Just as you would not permit a fellow employee to steal a piece of office equipment, you shouldn’t let anyone walk away with the time of his fellow managers.” In organisations this happens every day, and it’s made worse for a leader if their team members […]

In an increasingly complex environment, where practitioners are often asked to do more with less, it’s not hard to become frustrated or unsure of where your career is heading. Without influence it’s hard to get traction and grow your career. The solution – learn to influence. The Local Government Professional shared some of my techniques for you […]

To get things done – and done well – you need to make good decisions. So if you want to step up and be more influential, it’s time to master the art of decision making. The Professional Planner website shared my 10 tips to mastering the art of making better decisions. — You make decisions […]

It’s a cliché to say the world is changing. It has and also will. What’s indisputable is that the pace of change is unprecedented. To stay ahead you need to learn with purpose by looking forward and determining what skills you need in the future. The best starting point is to conduct a personal skills […]

Despite advances in technology, organisations today are more, not less complex. Leaders are expected to deliver more results, in a faster timeframe and with less resources. If you want to make progress happen and thrive through change, you have to be able to influence. You can read the full article in this month’s edition of Gloss Magazine. […]

People shy away from speaking up for a variety of reasons: Their confidence has been eroded and so they worry about putting forward an idea that’s contrary to the prevailing view They worry about what people think of them They are concerned that people won’t like them if they question or challenge They’ve been told […]

The rapid pace of change in modern firms requires leaders to chart a course for success, while at the same time inspiring those around them to play their part. Many organisational environments are often struggling to keep up with the pace of change. The Law Management Hub shared my four tips to not only cope […]

There are a few simple steps HR professionals can take in order to reduce unconscious bias and improve decision making in the workplace. To read about these simple steps, head over to the Inside HR website, who shared my article. — There are a few simple steps HR professionals can take in order to reduce […]

They say that digital disruption is coming, and in order to survive it, stop multi-tasking – it’s making things worse! My full article is available through the Elite Agent website. — They say that digital disruption is coming, and in order to survive it, Michelle Gibbings says stop multi-tasking – it’s making things worse! The […]

Recently I was interviewed on my experience at Deakin University when I was completing my Bachelor of Commerce in the 1990s. — Degree: Bachelor of Commerce Campus: Off-campus (now known as Cloud Campus) Graduation year: 1998 Overview Michelle Gibbings took advantage of Deakin’s flexible study options and studied by distance. She completed a commerce degree while travelling around the country […]