Investments in digital technology within the public sector are challenging; I assess that they are rarely a vote winner.
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Digital transformation is more than just moving your existing processes from analog to digital.
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Many cities, towns and regions have proudly adopted new technology in a bid to be smarter. While I admire and support the push to use technology, it is critical that decision-makers answer the following: why are you doing this and where is the community benefit?
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Tourism reboot - The world has just rebooted, and not all features will be available when it comes back on-line, we should prepare.
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Our rule of law is the most profound competitive advantage in our geographic region. It’s environmentally friendly, a catalyst for new jobs, and yet we are allowing this chance to slip through our fingers.
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Our willingness to trust health advice has produced an outcome that has enhanced our quality of life in a COVID-19 world. The question remains, “what else could we do to improve other outcomes”?
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In the last decade, we have seen the use, abuse, and overuse of the word “smart”. Everything with technology has become “smart” – from your phone to a car, and even smart weapons!
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The internet is truly ubiquitous, yet we are all guilty of criticism of anything telecommunications-related, most notably the National Broadband Network.
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Queensland can be a digital leader in Australia. We can be a state where digital technology and data can create new levels of business and social resilience in a post-COVID world. Digital can deliver new opportunities and jobs regardless of where people live.
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The reality of a data breach is when and not if it will occur. The momentous reputational damage a breach can cause with customers, citizens and the wider economy is now clearly evident.
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The COVIDSafe app has been launched and there is considerable debate; will it be safe, can we trust how our data will be used, has it been rushed? These are all valid questions and should be asked but I am saddened by some of the debate.
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Countries will start to ask themselves about several of their key industry sectors (primary and manufacturing industries)- where have they gone and why?
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Public trust in Australian institutions – government, business, charities and the media, has been on the decline for many years, according to the 2019 Elderman Index of Trust[1]. Most recently, and before the 2019 Federal election, a Roy Morgan[2] poll highlighted ‘loss of trust in major political parties and politicians’ as a top issue for Australians voting.
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Leaving a business you founded is not easy and something I had not ever prepared myself for.
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It is easy to be cynical about the word innovation. The concept has become a buzz term, up there with “synergise,” “leverage” and “out of the box.”
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I’ve often quoted the political satire ‘Yes Minister.’ It provides many timeless moments, but sadly many of the moments we laughed at in 1980 are reality in 2019.
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The smaller it is, the harder you need to work at it – and thus the greater enjoyment. Well, that was my experience building three businesses from the kitchen table to micro businesses, small businesses and now beyond.
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Businesses and governments today are increasing ‘data centric’, and their business models are founded on data collection, retrieval, value addition and in some cases sale. Interestingly, despite the pivotal role that data plays in their businesses, these companies do not have a way to practically account for this asset on a daily basis.
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The global economy is seeing a tectonic shift as technology and connectivity become all-pervasive. Countries are redefining themselves to address the challenges and opportunities provided by the fourth industrial revolution.
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There is no question, bullying in all forms is horrific, and we must all join the debate to help stamp out bullying. Perhaps the most damaging type of intimidation is now cyberbullying.
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