Insights from Industry Forums: Brisbane Economic Development Agency

Insights from Industry Forums: Brisbane Economic Development Agency

The energy and optimism about Brisbane’s future was contagious at the Brisbane Economic Development Agency’s bi-annual Industry Forum and how could I resist an invitation from CEO, Anthony Ryan. As someone who works with organisations and teams, I jumped at the opportunity to hear perspectives from the tourism industry and understand how different sectors plan for growth.

Insights from Industry Forums: Creative Thinking Festival

Insights from Industry Forums: Creative Thinking Festival

How could I resist an invitation from Lynn Wood at Idea Spies and Professor Anne Bamford both creative power houses to attend the inaugural Creative Thinking Festival. A vibrant celebration of ideas, innovation, and collaboration. Bringing together, policymakers, arts professionals, educators, creative leaders from diverse fields, the festival served as a melting pot of perspectives, united by a shared curiosity about the role of creativity in society and wellbeing.

Maverick Meetings

Maverick Meetings

“I don’t know why I have been asked to attend this meeting”; “This meeting has been a waste of time”.  Have you heard comments like this or experienced yourself?  Maybe you’ve seen they eye rolls when the idea of a meeting is mentioned.  Lots of us have experienced...