Over the two centuries since his appointment, commentators have been as surprised at the choice of Arthur Phillip as some were at the time (the First Lord of the Admiralty, to mention only the most distinguished critic). But was it really so surprising? What did the Home Office and the Admiralty expect...
A practical approach to aged care knowledge development
Professor Tracey McDonald, RSL LifeCare Chair of Ageing at the Australian Catholic University, explores some of the many issues arising from an ageing population, ageing veterans and community health in this ground-breaking book.
How to understand the Australian tendering process and write proposals that win consistent business
Government agencies and organisations - from the military forces to schools, local councils to hospitals, tax departments to legislative councils - are responsible for buying around 25% of all goods and services sold in Australia. The actual dollar amount is huge and ever- increasing. However,...
The 7 most expensive words in any organisation are...We have always done it that way. Running a business is tough in the best of times but when things do go well, its easy to be complacent. Few business owners and leaders are complacent today, however. After decades of growth and prosperity...
Combining the science of effectivement procurement with the art of managing supplier contracts
Until now, there has no book that sets out structures and strategies for sound supply contract management. This book sets out to do more than this: it aligns the science of sourcing and procuring of supplies/suppliers with the art of smart contract management. And it does so based...
Introduces the best walks for visitors and locals alike, ranging from strolls along well-laid footpaths to more difficult hikes up rugged ridges and along remote river beds. The book covers Alice Springs, the MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Way, plus the iconic walks to be found around Uluru and Kata Tjuta, Watarrka and Rainbow Valley.
How to recruit great staff, win the trust of your employees and develop your leadership qualities
Part of the new Australian Business Essentials series, this superbly organised reference provides expert advice about how to recruit and retain excellent staff, build a strong team, and become a manager that employees like and trust.
The long-standing Number Crunch newspaper column is a weekly bite of diverse but always fascinating stats and facts. This compendium is the first in a series (volume 2 will be available for Christmas) of books that bring together the very best of the facts, feats and stats discovered by author John Croucher...
