What We Think

Innovators, disruptors and large-scale problem solvers all possess the ability to reimagine – to recognise and implement a different approach. Maximus looks into how reimagination can change the way a business thinks and works.

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As industry experts, Maximus knows strategy. So, we have compiled a list of 19 books we recommend, to change the way you think about strategy and develop your leadership capability.

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In this tech-heavy age, human connection is vital. Leaders who understand this ensure their workplace fosters a healthy culture ultimately benefitting everyone, says Maximus Founder and Joint Managing Director, Vanessa Gavan.

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The importance of special moments in our lives is the clue: memorable moments connect with customers. It looks simple, but it requires genuine heart.

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Maximus has been collaborating with Chip Heath for some years. Recently, we took the opportunity to discuss how his latest organisational psychology principles are turning customer-satisfaction ratings from “average” to “advocate”.

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Ecosystems that endorse creative collaboration and an innovative-friendly environment are vital for Australia to advance as a nation. Maximus spotlights four inspiring examples of innovation in action, to encourage leaders to break down traditional operating models and deploy adaptive thinking in this technological epoch.

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“How much longer should you wait?” This might well be the most important thing business leaders need to ask themselves in the first half of this century and nowhere is it truer than when it comes to the issue of energy.

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Development experiences must blaze new paths in order to prepare future-fit leaders. Director of Maximus, Brent Duffy, shares some ideas on how to do it.

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Exploring insights from Maximus Next Gen Immersions on the future of leadership, including global perspectives from workforce futurist Gary Bolles, an Intergenerational Panel and Gen Z’s from across the world.

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Leaders are having to sift through more and more polarised sensationalism to navigate an increasingly technology influenced world. Dr Angus Hervey unpicks the discussion…

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As technology wrestles for our attention in the workplace, how do leaders ensure their workplace can manage distraction and afford the crucial time needed for deep thought, innovation and human connection? Maximus investigates…

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In a new world of rapidly changing employee environments and potential redundancies in every industry, Maximus asks, what are you doing to ensure that your people have a job in the future?

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You know it’s that time of the year when all of a sudden HR and Managers start reminding you of the cool stuff they did this year. The great parties, the awesome rewards, that new training program… It’s engagement survey time.

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Companies around the world are placing their bets, forecasting the horizon and predicting the future. What they’re not telling you is that they only know a fraction more than the average person. Maximus spoke with Lateral Economics CEO and Australian Economist Nicholas Gruen, about making better decisions in the face of uncertainty.

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Economic growth, as we know it, is not sustainable for the world’s resources. Business leaders can play pivotal roles in driving a more balanced human and universally prosperous economy as part of future-proofing their organisations and the lives of those to come.

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We live in a world where ‘digital’ is no longer a glorified marketing department in a company, or an economic sector on its own, but a layer over everything. Whilst digital technologies are a remarkable tool for improving human lives in a truly transformational manner, leaders must critically think about the ethical implications of their decisions in the midst of the increasingly growing and powerful tech landscape.

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Lift your view to the things that matter and you will realise that this year, there’s an even more fundamental consideration to ponder: there is a silent COVID reconciliation going on right now; one where people weigh up their inputs with your outputs. How you show up in this review and reward cycle matters more than ever before.

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From finance to marketing to human resources, across business, government and not-for-profits, today’s savviest leaders are immersing themselves in the principles of the previously niche field of behavioural economics. Maximus finds out why.

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When it comes to planning for the future, some metropolises are ahead of the curve, embedding innovation into their way of life. Maximus looks at four such locations…

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Millennials are so last century (literally). We’re kidding, but even as some leaders grapple to connect with that previous generation, here comes the next one. Maximus urges leaders to do a better job of connecting with Gen Z – understanding the aspirations and frustrations – and creating future-focused environments that they actually want to be a part of.

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The opportunities being created by innovation and disruption are immense. Leaders must adapt and learn to be positioned to successfully ride this speeding, changing wave rather than be dumped by it.

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