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As we step into a new financial year, we can anticipate that it will demand rapidly evolving leadership capabilities due to accelerated tech advancement, changing workforce demographics, and the aftermath of the global crisis… More than ever, we need to navigate change, foster thriving cultures, and adapt and flourish despite the “unknown unknowns”. Bendelta invites you and your organisation to experience The Edge Series, where we offer 3 interactive, practical and outcomes focused sessions of 75-minutes each. The series focuses on some of the most challenging issues that leaders face today- change, navigating adaptive challenges and building thriving teams. Each session will host up to 200 people for your organisation only, making it scalable and cost effective.   To register your interest, click the link below or please reach out to your favourite Bendeltan. https://lnkd.in/gZ3ry3a7

Last week in Brisbane we hosted 50 senior HR leaders and together we explored ‘How to Balance Today’s Needs with Tomorrow’s Possibilities’. This ongoing tension was considered across three focus areas: 1) Dealing with organisational culture issues now vs culture by design for the long term 2) Building capabilities needed now vs mindset and skills for the future 3) Designing for simplification / core market focus vs future possibilities and expansion. Together we identified ways forward that capitalise on the benefits of both the short and long term solutions. Thank you to all who shared their insights and contributed to an energising evening of discovery and connection.

Highlights from a panel event with a difference   While attendance was limited to 100 people, we’d like to share insights from last week’s unique Bendelta breakfast event.   With the help of three of Bendelta’s clients (CBA, Lion, NSW Public Service Commission), we disrupted the typical panel format and zeroed in on critical success factors for strategic culture and leadership interventions. It was a deep dive into the decision-making behind three highly successful initiatives.   There were many insights for anyone about to embark on a major initiative but to pick out a few that recurred through the morning: 1. The importance of developing solutions that are deeply responsive to your organisation’s unique operating context 2. The value of approaches that: - Are very focused on only one or two strategic priorities (not attempting to cover the waterfront) - Are framed around those priorities – they might not even mention the words ‘leadership’ or ‘culture’ (even though they probably integrate both) - Reach the organisation quickly and in a concerted, unmissable fashion - Have obvious senior executive ownership and involvement 3. The criticality of embedment. Even if the focus is on, say, capability development, it should be reinforced by every relevant HR system and process, and throughout the employee lifecycle   Many thanks to the clients who generously offered their time, wisdom and willingness to forensically dissect their decisions.

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝟒 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬   We were incredibly excited last week when we were named in the 2024 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list – at #5 in Professional Services. We checked the records and discovered that we are the only professional services firm to have consecutively made the Top 10 list in the last four years: 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. In that period, we’ve also won three other best employer awards, including one that was #1 employer in Australia in our size category. We are even more pleased that this has been in tandem with: 1. Being named in the AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies list for the last four years running – and in the Top 10 professional services firms every time 2. Winning the world’s highest award for leadership development 3 times in the last 5 years 3. Winning other major awards across different service areas including 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 We are proud for a few reasons: 1. Realising human potential is our reason for being. And it starts with realising the potential of those who work at Bendelta 2. It’s equally important to us to be a great place to work AND to be an innovative, high-impact provider for our clients. We don’t want to trade off either one for the other 3. We don’t want to achieve these things as a one-off – we know it’s important to always strive to improve ourselves As we grow the impact of our organisation, and so too our team, we are forever mindful of the behaviours, practices and rituals that support an inclusive, thriving, and innovative environment. These awards are the efforts of every Bendeltan to keep improving our culture, creating an environment where we can collectively thrive, grow and create the greatest impact possible. We thank you all for making this possible.

Last week, we had the privilege of partnering once again with Professor Robert Kegan from Harvard for an insightful session on transforming leadership. Delving into the Immunity to Change framework, our team and NSW Public Sector Executives explored the power of surfacing hidden commitments and beliefs which hinder personal, organisation and system level development. To learn more the about the actionable strategies that support positive change and development, access the full article below

Last week, we packed out the Art Gallery of NSW to hear leaders from three valued Bendelta clients (Nine Entertainment, Stantec, and Australian Cricketers' Association) share their insights on long-term thinking, even in tight markets, and the critical role of leadership and culture in doing so. The 100 attendees also heard valuable findings from Crucible 24, Bendelta’s market outlook survey. For more on both, read https://lnkd.in/gtuTjvMu

As the United Nations points out, women’s economic empowerment is central to a gender equal world. When women are given equal opportunities to earn, learn and lead – entire communities thrive. The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. Based on the priority theme for the United Nations 68th Commission on the Status of Women, Count Her In will examine the pathways to greater economic inclusion for women and girls everywhere. Get Involved with International Women’s Day by joining us in a free webinar on Friday 8th March, open to all people who identify as women. Money Mindset Matters is a 60 minute webinar where Ali Davies will help us unpack our money mindset, and challenge our thoughts about financing and investing. While Ali specialises in leadership and executive coaching these days, she has a strong history in finance and accounting and, because of her passion for IWD and gender equality, she is giving us the benefit of that expertise.   To find out more, and to register via Humanitix https://lnkd.in/gPaVwn8d

Want to know what executives across all sectors are thinking about this year’s conditions and where they are focusing? 2024 is truly a crucible for leaders and their organisations. A testing environment of both challenge and opportunity, made for brave leaders. Contribute to Crucible 24, Bendelta’s 2024 market outlook and organisational direction survey, and receive a free copy of the full results. All items are optional and the survey can be completed in under 10 minutes. All data is confidential, and you can choose to keep it anonymous. To undertake Crucible 24, click the link  https://lnkd.in/gSFAb5GN

Have you supported your teams with a competitive edge in 2024? This year more than ever, effective leadership hinges on navigating change, fostering thriving cultures and being able to adapt and flourish despite the “unknown unknowns.” Start the year strong with Bendelta's Edge Series. Support your teams to thrive with 3 x 75 minute virtual sessions that offer your leaders and teams actionable insights and pragmatic strategies. Let's elevate your team's potential together! https://lnkd.in/gBVeRZgK #TeamEmpowerment #EdgeSeries2024 #LeadershipDevelopment #1M1B

As an organisation committed to helping individuals, teams, and organisations unleash their full potential, Bendelta was honoured to partner with the Australian Institute Of Sport for the second year running, sponsoring the High Performance Program of the Year award at the #ASPAs – the AIS Sport Performance Awards.     We congratulate the Dolphins of Swimming Australia for their win and celebrate the outstanding achievements of all athletes, coaches, staff, volunteers, and leaders recognised across the Australian sport system. This award reflects the time and energy invested both in and out of the pool to achieve decade defining success across both able and para World Championships. Underpinning this success has been the reimagined performance by design focus that championed collaboration, integrated mental health first aid training and a performance support model that better caters to the evolving needs of coaches and athletes.  At Bendelta, we believe that #Sport has the power to shape and shift humanity. As such, we are committed to working with the whole of sport to create environments for sustainable success.    #theAIS #ASPAs #WinWell   Briony Kent Simone Falkenstein