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3 ways to make friends with CSR managers

My country friend Kate told me of her favourite maxim, “don’t look over the fence into the next paddock”. It was her way of saying…
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3 ways to deal with last-minute requests in partnerships

“Your poor planning is not my emergency” A former colleague once had this quote pasted in big letters above her desk. Her calm efficiency made…
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3 secrets to commercial collaborations

The supermarket shelves are awash with commercial collaborations as brands join forces to create new experiences for consumers. Some are inspired successes and others should…
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4 ways it’s about time

What’s the one thing that parents of small children crave more than caffeine? It’s not expensive baby equipment or handmade toys. It’s time. Just 10…
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4 ways to manage partnership boundaries

The latest trend is for ‘soft parenting’, which involves letting kids explore their emotions and make choices based on internal willingness. The kids behind me…
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10 lessons from other people’s mistakes

"It's good to learn from your mistakes. It's better to learn from other people's mistakes." Warren Buffett There is a bridge in Melbourne that’s notorious. The…
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4 ways to prospect, not pester

My dog is up for a walk or a ball game at any time of day or night. When I’ve been sitting at my desk…
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Balancing wellbeing as partnership managers

Have you ever watched a music producer at work? They are experts in taking disparate elements and blending them into one unique sound. They make…
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4 tips for candid conversations

Kids are the most brutal critics. Perhaps that’s why so many people prefer dogs; they don’t care if you’re dressed badly or haven’t cleaned the…
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Is your pitch deck killing your partnerships?

A friend once met Bill Clinton at a gala event. Wary of his reputation as ‘a hard dog to keep on the porch’ (thanks Hillary),…
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Should I stay or should I go now?

Committing to a new role is a big step. It’s like choosing a school for your child: you hope they’ll be happy, supported to grow…
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What to expect when you’re expecting a partnership

When you’re pregnant you search for tips to navigate this new journey. What to Expect When You’re Expecting supposedly gives you a detailed roadmap for…