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Welcome, Welcome to the June/July edition of the Leading Edge Newsletter. Highlights in this issue include:
If you missed a previous edition of this newsletter visit our archives. If you know others that would appreciate this newsletter please feel free to forward this email, and if you have any comments or suggestions let us know. With best regards, L.E.A.D. Survey NewsLatest News and Results from Australasia's Leading Workplace SurveyNew must-read book for workplace and people management in Australia and New Zealand released today 
LMA's much anticipated book, A Decade of L.E.A.D. – Looking Forward, Looking Back, documenting the results from a decade of Australasia's leading workplace survey has been released today. A Decade of L.E.A.D. – Looking Forward, Looking Back is the most comprehensive and authoritative road map on workplace issues ever published in Australia and New Zealand. It identifies the rate of progress and deficiencies of key workplace issues, as well as spotlighting short and long-term challenges and opportunities for all Australasian organisations. Furthermore, it makes poignant recommendations how leaders and managers can improve their organisation's performance, profitability, and competitive advantage. Order now › or Read more › Highest ever levels of job seeking activity across Australasia – One in 3.5 of your employees are likely on the move 
The latest findings from LMA’s L.E.A.D. Survey series reveal the highest ever levels of job seeking activity in Australasian organisations. A new talent war is emerging as employees across Australasia are considering new job prospects at a higher rate than during the 2006-08 talent war – a period when employers were forced to pay 25 to 30 per cent salary premiums to find or simply keep high quality people. Read survey results and why › Top 5 characteristics of 'employers of choice' 
An employer of choice is "any employer that attracts, optimises, and holds top talent for long tenure ... because the employees choose to be there". The latest findings from the L.E.A.D. Survey suggest that organisations need to reinvent themselves to align more closely with the notion of employer of choice. L.E.A.D. results have identified the top 5 (out of 20) characteristics of employers of choice. Read results › Top 5 qualities of leaders and managers for the future Do you have the top qualities to be the leader and manager of the future? L.E.A.D. results have identified the top 5 (out of 24) qualities of leaders and managers for the future. Read results › Leading the WayKey to success – Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals 
One of the greatest keys to success, in both your personal and professional life, is effective goal setting; and one of LMA's key principles of goal setting is that your goals must be S.M.A.R.T. goals. Start the new financial year by reviewing the five qualities of an effective goal. Read more › Transform from being a regular employee to an employee of 'awesomeness' 
Recently, the Harvard Business blog "Voices" introduced "The Awesomeness Manifesto" which challenges our ways of thinking about innovation as outdated, and encourages searching for what is truly awesome. According to this Manifesto, "awesomeness is the new innovation." While it is easy to see how awesomeness is achievable for businesses and corporations, how does it affect the foundation of the organisation – its people? Read the four pillars of awesomeness › From the NewsLessons for managers and organisations from the current BP disaster 
One of the greatest environmental disasters of all time, was until a week ago spewing an estimated 200,000 gallons of crude oil into the ocean every day, with hundreds of millions of gallons spilled to date. It killed 11, injured 17, and was costing BP over a hundred million dollars a day, and over 4.5 billion dollars to date! Here are a couple poignant lessons for all managers and organisations... Read more › Products and Services News4100 visitors to LMA's FREE online Do-It-Yourself Leadership Management Competency Analysis 
Since its launch in February over 4100 people have gone to LMA's online Do-It-Yourself Leadership Management Competency Analysis. This powerful free tool will allow you to easily analyse your, or your team member's leadership and management skills. It takes about 7 minutes to complete, and then your nominated email address will immediately receive your insightful confidential report. You'll receive your scores, general advice, specific recommendations, benefits, and solutions. Try it now › LMA's High Performance Management Course, (Diploma in Management BSB 51107) kicks off to spectacular results Feedback from organisations and participants across Australia from the launch of LMA's latest accredited course, High Performance Management, have been spectacular! Combining leading edge management development techniques, and LMA's unique proven learning and development process, this new course not only develops leadership, management, and empowerment skills in the participant, but in their direct reports and their teams as well. For a preview of what is fast becoming the benchmark for management development courses, contact your LMA representative today, or give us a call on (Aust) 1800 333 270, or (NZ) 0800 333 270. Download brochure for Australia... › Download brochure for Victoria... › Download brochure for New Zealand... › Upcoming EventsInternational leadership and management expert speaking tour 
As an exclusive LMA event, one of the world’s foremost leadership and management experts, Randy Slechta, CEO of the Leadership Management International Group, will be conducting his outstanding seminar, “Competing in a New Economy” in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth. Randy will provide key insights, strategies, and tools to more effectively compete in this evolving post-GFC economy. More details › 'Creating a High Performance Workplace' seminars from a decade of L.E.A.D. results This 'how to' seminar derived from a 'Decade of L.E.A.D.' survey results will show you how to create a high performance workplace that will increase your organisation's performance and productivity by 15-20%, as well as significantly increase your competitive advantage by becoming an 'employer of choice'. This engaging and compelling seminar will be conducted across regional NSW by one of Australasia's most dynamic business leaders, Andrew Henderson. More details › Funny StuffThe Americans and Japanese have a boat race... 
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