Latest news and updates from the Menzies Foundation on leadership, community, and social impact.
School systems worldwide acknowledge the vital importance of school leadership in building and enhancing the quality of education, to improve student learning outcomes. With a lens on collective efficacy, the work of the Menzies School Leadership Incubator suggests we need a new approach to leadership that supports school leaders to better manage transformational change and […]
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The Civic Health of Australia: A National Portrait in 30 Charts, published by the Australian Leadership Index and OurVoice, and powered by the Menzies Leadership Foundation, highlights the global retreat of democracy and the challenges facing political systems worldwide. Recent research has painted a stark and deeply concerning picture of the current state of trust
A Crisis of Trust: The Growing Disconnect Between Australians and Their Government Read More »
The Civic Health of Australia: A National Portrait in 30 Charts, published by the Australian Leadership Index and OurVoice, and powered by the Menzies Leadership Foundation, highlights the global retreat of democracy and the challenges facing political systems worldwide. Recent studies on civic engagement in Australia reveal a complex picture of how Australians perceive and
The State of Civic Participation in Australia: A Changing Landscape Read More »
Authored by: Amber CY Tsai, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Tasmania, Toby Newstead, PhD, Leadership Scholar and Executive Leadership Coach, and Joseph Crawford, PhD, Organisational Behaviour Scholar. What stands between us and more effective leadership development? From the research-practice gap to emerging challenges like climate change and leader burnout, traditional approaches to leadership development
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The Civic Health of Australia: A National Portrait in 30 Charts, published by the Australian Leadership Index and OurVoice, and powered by the Menzies Foundation, highlights the global retreat of democracy and the challenges facing political systems worldwide. In recent years, research from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance has shown a troubling
Global Decline in Democracy: Australia’s Struggle with Polarisation and Trust Read More »
As artificial intelligence accelerates into the mainstream, the legal profession finds itself at a pivotal moment—challenged not only to interpret the implications of emerging technologies, but to lead with clarity, accountability, and care. In July 2024, the Menzies Leadership Foundation, in collaboration with the Centre for AI and Digital Ethics (CAIDE), hosted a landmark event
Demystifying Generative AI – Leading Through Uncertainty, Designing for Integrity Read More »
By any measure, 2024 was a year of extraordinary pressure and promise for education. Across Australia, school leaders have been asked to carry more than their share of complexity: rising demands, cultural shifts, workforce pressures, student wellbeing concerns, and a lingering sense of societal uncertainty. In that context, the Menzies School Leadership Incubator offered not just
From Isolation to Impact, Rethinking School Leadership in a Complex World Read More »
The Menzies Foundation, in collaboration with Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics (CAIDE) at University of Melbourne, is proud to announce the release of New Legal Thinking for Emerging Technologies, a pivotal report addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies for the legal profession, drawing on extensive research to provide actionable insights and
Shaping Leadership for the Legal Profession of Tomorrow Read More »
In a world characterised by rapid change and understanding the complex nature of leadership is essential for leaders at all organiastional layers.The Leadership: Navigating Complexity podcast series, powered by the Menzies Foundation, serves as a critical resource for for those seeking to comprehend the multifaceted and complex dynamics of effective leadership. Through engaging discussions led
Leadership: Navigating Complexity Podcast Series with Dr Aiden M. A. Thornton Read More »
Authored by: Amber CY Tsai, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Tasmania, Toby Newstead, PhD, Leadership Scholar and Executive Leadership Coach, and Joseph Crawford, PhD, Organisational Behaviour Researcher Organisations around the world invest heavily in leadership development programs, but “what is it that we’re trying to develop leaders to do? Do we want to help people
Leadership Development for What? Read More »
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Throughout her career, she has consistently integrated the overarching marketing and communications narrative with the emotional connections of audiences. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Society and the Individual from Flinders University, furthering her exploration of human behaviour and the critical importance of connectedness between organisations, individuals, and communities.
