Curious by nature, grounded by experience – I explore the intersection of AI, culture, and leadership, drawing on four decades in heavy industry and high-stakes organisations. These days, I’m diving deep into research, building tools for thinking, and sharing personal reflections along the way. I also happen to love golf, music, cycling, travel, food – and building elegant things with Divi.
The Workplace Relations Act 1996 wasn’t just another law—it was the catalyst that transformed Australian workplaces forever. Gone were the days of phone book-sized awards and rigid rules about tea breaks. Instead, we entered an era where employers and employees could …
Imagine Australian workplaces where your pay was set by a distant tribunal, down to the last detail—even what you’d earn for working in the rain. Then came the 1990s revolution: enterprise bargaining. Suddenly, workplaces could negotiate their own deals, marking a pro…
Before the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, Australian workplaces were a different world. Women could be legally paid less than men, job ads boldly stated “males only,” and pregnancy meant possible dismissal. Then, with one pioneering piece of legislation, everything change…