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T E D TA L K
OPTIONS FOR REDUCING CARBON
This TED Talk is a mix of entertainment
and information, with climate strategist
Gabrielle Walker discussing ideas for reducing
atmospheric carbon. Planting more trees is
simple and effective, as is using wood as a
building material instead of emissions-heavy
concrete. Spreading ground-up basalt on fields
is surprisingly useful, and geosequestration is
a well-tested process. A new proposal called
air capture shows promise, and breeding
animals that promote tree growth by foraging
is an idea that can be readily scaled. The best
ideas, says Walker, marry technology and
natural processes, and the result is likely to
be a portfolio of options.
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BANKING ON IT
The annual examination of the banking sector by consulting giant McKinsey & Company has found a mixed picture,
with market leaders doing well despite the pandemic. However, a cohort McKinsey classifies as “challenged banks”
failed to cover their cost of equity. Nevertheless, the general picture is better than was expected two years ago, with
the dislocation being less than that flowing from the global financial crisis. However, there have been many indirect
effects. Digital banking accelerated, cash use fell, savings expanded, remote working became commonplace, and
sustainability became a higher business priority. These are now the key challenges for the sector.
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P O D C AS T S
L E A D E R S H I P TA L K S
In this podcast series, leadership coach
Dan Haesler interviews several eminent
Australians, mostly from the business
community, but with a selection of other
specialists. For example, the interview with
neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett on how
brain functioning affects decision-making is
fascinating. The podcasts are unstructured,
often sounding more like a friendly
chat than a detailed discussion, but the
approach is successful. Standout episodes
include an interview with journalist Stan
Grant on leadership, a conversation on
the difference between coaching and
mentoring, and how leaders should respond
to the easing of pandemic restrictions.
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I M P R O V I N G S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
T H R O U G H A N A LY T I C S
The Melbourne Business School and
management consulting firm Kearney have
released the fourth edition of their annual
Analytics Impact Index report. The annual survey
looks at more than 300 global companies across
35 industries, with a focus on sustainability.
The findings show that companies that have
implemented analytics to optimise processes
have reduced waste or emissions by 39 per cent.
However, most companies are still unclear about
the link between environmental sustainability
and analytics. There has been a small drop in the
number of companies considered leaders and
explorers, while the percentage of followers and
laggards has increased.
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H I G H E S T- PAY I N G F I N A N C E J O B S
Recruitment firm Michael Page has released
its regular report on the best-paying jobs
and sectors in Australia. In the finance field,
the best-paying jobs are: CFO (A$280,000);
investment director in a large-cap fund
(A$300,000); head of operations in a
resources company (A$325,000) and chief
technology officer (A$330,000).
The report notes that despite the
upheavals caused by the pandemic,
employment growth has remained
surprisingly strong.
However, growth in the gig economy
and the adoption of hybrid and flexible
arrangements are likely to be permanent
features of the work picture.
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