Is there a massive disruption about to occur in the bloated University Sector?

An overdue disruption is going to hit the Universities  in a massive way - and in my view - VET - (vocational education) will be the disruptor!

Coronavirus has shuttered in-person schooling, which has forced students online. - Yet, Universities want to still charge

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The Nexttech Revolution – lifelong learning – There is an opportunity to ride the wave of lifelong learning

This morning there was a great interview on the radio with Jennifer Westacott, Business Council of Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott, and look forward to her presenting at our Nexttech Transformation Forum.

How to survive and thrive with an entirely remote workforce. How do you work together when you are, in fact, alone?

Mike Walsh talks to 

Didier Elzinga, CEO of Culture Amp

Wade Foster, CEO of Zapier and 

Sandeep Dadlani, the company’s Chief Digital Officer

 and has an article published in HBR 

He identifies 3 components necessary for the succesful transition to a digital workforce 

Communication,

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Drones as a first response – the NextTech Revolution

Ambulance drones - response time from 10mis to 1 min Life saving chance from 8pc to 80pc 

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"I can get up in the morming  - stand upright  - thank G-d for his blessing and for "what a wonderful world" Through my experience - I can see light at the end of the tunnel - and for any problem - we will find a  solution. The importance of onging learning

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Orhen on Optimism

This is what other members takeouts on optimism!

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Barbara Whitten – optimism in an industry that is being decimateted by the pandemic!

Hard to remain optimistic in the travel industry which is being decimated and is surrounded by pessimism ... but we will keep optimistic and identify opportunities that will come from these problems Strategies to remain positive and optimistic - Change things - excercise - sleep - good food - stay healthy Happiness is

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Garry and Yoli Carr on Optimism

Garry and Yoli - use positivity - language - "how are you" - does not invoke the right response Ask the right questions Instead of focussing on the problem - focus on the solutions Dreams - and the reason why keep us optimistic This is what other members takeouts on optimism!

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Article inspired by Author Denham Sadler from 

Innovation Aus

The R&D Tax Incentive (RDTI) is an amazing programme that has helped so many corporates grow through innovation, experimentation and giving them the opportunity to build on the edge - knowing that it is

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From Little Tech – Big Tech Grows

At our BBG forum last week, Tony Surtees shared the opportunity of investing in the tech space and venture capital.

“ It is a real opportunity.... with the ability to get significant returns if managed  well.”

A portfolio approach is key - one  does not know who or

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Australia is currently producing *more than* a unicorn a year.

Great teeet by @nickcrocker 2011: @Canva2012: @10xGenomics 2013: @Zipmoney2014: @Zoox & @Afterpay2015: @Airwallex &@ACloudGuru

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When you invest – what’s more important – the product or the people

Message from Patrick SchartzeneggerREALLY PROUD & EXCITED TO SHARE THIS NEWS!! I wanna share this for multiple reasons but mostly as a form of INSPIRATION. Few years ago I was watching SharkTank & EVERY JUDGE told these 3 brothers that their idea wasn’t great. Doesn’t have legs to really make It. Too

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Love , Marriage, Companionship and Being Alone

Here is an excerpt of an amazing Shiur on love, being alone companionship and marriage.A concept explored by Tevia in Fiddler on the RoofFull Droshhttps://www.facebook.com/myJLI/videos/1743155102506875/?vh=e&extid=bI1At6gPejkgev7HA comment 

Married couples are to complement each other so they can be fused as one. If I have nothing you are lacking and you have

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Have a staycation and get the economy pumping!

To my BBG friends,

Everyone I speak to is looking for a break or even a night to get away from the kids – try the Staycation! We have put together many packages-

This is a sample of  what is available. By the next holidays

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How NAB is getting ready for the NEXTTECH Revolution post COVID-19

Susan Ferrier - Group Executve - People and Culture at NAB To survive and thrive in the NEXTTECH Revolution NAB recognises that to create its future they will need to continually reskill and upskill its leaders, managers and employees. Susan Ferrier - Group Executve - People and Culture

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Is there such a thing as too much phone?

Gertz talks of passive Nihilism - Our lives, we are told, are no longer real: they have become media-facilitated concoctions. We no longer have real friends or honest conversations. We are forced to make do with media facsimiles. We no longer know who we are. Our very goals

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