The current situation facing Australia’s universities is a projected loss of $16 - $19 billion by 2023. Seven universities are reportedly most at risk of having their international student revenue losses exceed available cash and investment reserves. These are: Monash University, RMIT, University of Technology Sydney, La Trobe, Central Queensland and Southern Cross University, and … Continue reading The challenge now for universities
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We help organisations improve their education management, corporate governance, international relationships, strategic planning, risk management, issues and crises communication, CSR / sustainability and stakeholder engagement.
We advise and serve alongside CEOs and directors, vice chancellors, not-for-profit leaders and government departments and have been involved in the business development of some of the region’s best known institutions.
University leaders rank the most significant technology issues for higher education
The Council of Australasian University Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT) has released its annual member survey of the most significant technology-related topics for higher education institutions. Information security has risen in prominence to become the number one issue of most significance for IT directors in universities. In looking at the final top ten topics, a … Continue reading University leaders rank the most significant technology issues for higher education
So what on earth are they teaching in business schools?
So what on earth are they teaching in business schools? That was the question asked at the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit last month. More than 50 senior academics and business leaders had joined together at the summit to discuss the role of corporations in society and how universities can … Continue reading So what on earth are they teaching in business schools?
PwC report on investing in Asia
Phillip Cenere to chair the PwC/AICD round tables on Asia Readiness next Wednesday. 80+ directors and executives from ASX300 companies discussing why Australian businesses are missing the Asian opportunity and what they can do about it. Read PwC's white-paper here: http://www.pwc.com.au/asia-practice/australia/index.htm
How to become a university lecturer
Rarely does a week go by when I’m not approached by somebody asking me “how do I become a university lecturer?” Often the people asking are senior executives with much to offer the next generation of industry professionals. The problem they face is that the higher education sector is a labyrinth to navigate filled with … Continue reading How to become a university lecturer
$100 can help ensure a family keeps its power on this winter. Will you support Vinnies CEO Sleepout on June 18th?
HELP SUPPORT VINNIES CEO SLEEPOUT The aim of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout is not only to raise funds, but raise awareness of homelessness. Our goal is not just to service the homeless, but to bring about an end to homelessness. The discomfort of sleeping on the streets is a fragment of the larger reality we … Continue reading $100 can help ensure a family keeps its power on this winter. Will you support Vinnies CEO Sleepout on June 18th?
Back to school
Phillip Cenere reports on the latest lessons for university governance and discovers that a global outlook is dominating boardroom discussions. We teach this stuff, so you think we would be good at it. But if recent headlines are any indication, that is not always the case. Last year saw several higher education institutions struggling with … Continue reading Back to school
Executive turning point
Originally published in Company Director - December 2014 Phillip Cenere FAIM GAICD investigates the value of coaching and mentoring and asks how executives and directors can navigate critical turning points in their careers. As the associate dean of a business school and as a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors NSW Council, curriculum … Continue reading Executive turning point
Phillip Cenere on authentic learning in public relations courses
Presentation by Associate Dean of Business, Phillip Cenere, on authentic learning in public relations courses delivered at The University of Notre Dame Australia's Teaching & Learning Week 2014.
The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Annual Review. See which Australian companies made the list! Industry Group Leaders (2014 – 2015) Industry Group Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Automobiles & Components Germany Westpac Banking Corp Banks Australia Siemens AG Capital Goods Germany SGS SA Commercial & Professional Services Switzerland LG Electronics Inc Consumer Durables & … Continue reading
Understanding activists during crises
September 17th will mark the third anniversary of Occupy Wall Street. Most of us will not march in the streets or sleep en masse in parks. However, many around the world will “keep the revolutionary fires burning with personal and collective acts of love and defiance” (Adbusters). The actions of activist groups are often ‘simple, … Continue reading Understanding activists during crises
Engines of Success MD joins National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples’ committee
Engines of Success MD, Phillip Cenere FAIM GAICD, joins National Congress of Australia's First Peoples' remuneration committee. The National Congress of Australia's First Peoples is a national voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. In December 2008 the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner convened an Independent Steering Committee to research a … Continue reading Engines of Success MD joins National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples’ committee
Magical day at AICD Christmas Long Lunch
Great speakers at the AICD / ATEM Risk Management for the tertiary sector forum
Sydney Film School Festival
Some amazing films from students at the Sydney Film School (particularly outstanding documentaries). Great keynote by David Jowsey (producer). Congratulations to all graduates!
Learning about MOOCs w/ ABDC…
Congrats to all AICD graduates
Presented certificates to graduates of the Company Director's course tonight ... A great group of very talented people - congratulations to everyone!