Top stories of 2018

It was a busy year for the FBE Newsroom! Here are our top 10 stories of the year.

Good Policy vs Poor Politics at Outlook 2018

The 2018 Economic and Social Outlook Conference highlighted widespread concern that politics was failing to deliver the policies the country needs.

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The Art of Consulting

There’s a space for creativity in the business world that is sometimes neglected. Sometimes it’s hard to reconcile the image of the art gallery with the office, but for passionate students and professionals a creative career is always in reach.

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Making the Financial Industry More Like a Health Service

The unethical conduct in financial services being exposed by Australia’s Royal Commission is the latest wake up call for the industry to refocus on the well being of its customers.

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One Former BCom Student's Mission to Bring the Growing Sex Tech Industry to Australia

Since launching her podcast ‘Future of Sex’ and running successful sex tech events across New York, BCom alumna Bryony Cole is set to bring the billion-dollar sex tech industry to Australia in 2018.

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Why Moaning About Work Can Actually Be Good For You

The research is in: Having a whinge with your colleagues can make everyone’s day a bit better.

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An Entrepreneur's Journey: Louis Razuki

What happens when you lose your passion for your start-up? After a building a successful tutoring service for young students, Louis Razuki faced this dilemma and has found an unusual solution.

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The Australians Stuck Below the Poverty Line

While most Australians who encounter poverty only do so for a short period, new research shows more people experience persistent poverty than previously thought.

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Where Are They Now? Alumni Profile: Michelle Ho

During her time at Melbourne Business School, Michelle Ho was actively involved in the Melbourne Business School Student Association (MBSSA), the Career Mentoring Program and travelled to Malaysia on the Global Business Practicum.

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How CEOs Shape Organisations

"For a while, there was a culture in the business environment of ‘the imperial CEO.’ Boards were incapable of reigning in CEOs and their egos. That has changed," said Tabcorp and Healthscope Chairman, Paula Dwyer, at the Melbourne Centre for Corporate Governance and Regulation event.

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MBS to CEO: Shamini Rajarethnam

Rationale CEO Shamini Rajarethnam is heavily involved in the People and Culture aspect of the organisation, and is passionate about creating a strong organisational culture with successful leaders. The skills developed during her masters at Melbourne Business School have been essential as she guides the business through an innovative growth phase.

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