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T E D TA L K
LEADERSHIP ADVICE
Anjali Sud is the CEO of Vimeo, a global video
posting and sharing platform with more than
200 million users – a position she took up at
the age of 33. In this TED Talk, she explains her
views about balancing a senior executive role
with informal communication, especially when
providing feedback. The CEO role is more about
enabling others than being a “doer”, she says,
although it is important to have demonstrated
outstanding competence in previous roles.
Another essential is to appoint good people,
including ones who disagree with you. The more
power you hold, Sud emphasises, the more
accountable you need to be.
WAT C H T H E T E D TA L K H E R E
WEBSITE
D E P T H O F D ATA
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) collects and publishes vast amounts of data, ranging from the national
accounts to the economic impact of COVID-19. Despite the volume of available material, the site is easy to
navigate, and there are sections devoted to industry sectors and trends. There are also tools such as
MicroBuilder, which allow users to draw off data sets to create comparative tables or graphs. This can be used
to add depth to a presentation or research report. The ABS also offers a consultancy service, whereby
specialised data and information can be requested at a cost.
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WEBSITE
REPORT
R A N S O M WA R E A D V I C E
W O M E N AT W O R K
TECH HIRING
Ransomware attacks are on the rise,
according to data from the Australian Cyber
Security Centre (ACSC). Corporations are
the most common targets, but individuals,
small and medium-sized enterprises and
government agencies have also been hit.
The ACSC offers advice on preventative
measures and examples of recent incidents.
Paying a ransom to unlock your devices or
files is very unwise, as it will almost certainly
lead to repeat attacks and further demands,
the ACSC warns. The ACSC site includes a
useful video on ransomware attacks, as well
as practical guides on how to respond to an
attack and how to report one.
The Business Women Australia (BWA) site
provides a wealth of information and services.
It focuses on leadership, business improvement,
professional growth and networking advice,
tailored for women. Its services include a podcast
series, an online magazine, coaching options and
a wide selection of events held around the country.
There is an Insights section of articles (connected
to the magazine) provided by women with
specialist expertise. The pieces on bookkeeping
myths and supporting remote workers are
especially interesting. The BWA emphasis is
consistently on the useful and the practical. There
is a subscription service, but the site offers plenty
of advice for occasional visitors as well.
Artificial intelligence, blockchain and proactive
cybersecurity promise huge leaps in efficiency
and productivity. The problem is finding people
with expertise in these areas. Recruitment firm
Michael Page and the Economic Development
Board of Singapore have released Humans of
AI: Innovations and hiring trends in APAC, a joint
report that explores the issues facing employers
in the region.
The report notes the need for crossdisciplinary knowledge, with creativity and
problem-solving, is as important as technical
skills. It says many companies will need to
improve their talent management strategies to
locate, recruit and retain the people they need.
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