Any.Talk

Episodes

1. 19

   "Shitbox" Rally Raising Funds for Cancer

   In another episode of Any.Talk, we sit down with Trent Morris and learn more about the upcoming Rally Car charity event called "Shitbox Rally". Drivers across the nation must drive thousands and thousands of kilometers from Point A to Point B in a car valued no more than $1,500. Why? To raise…

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   Aug 10, 2023

   11m
2. 18

   Collaboration and the benefits for SMEs in Defence

   In a special episode of Any.Talk, Anywise chat with Cognesis Contracting, Australian-based and 100% female-owned. Cognesis and Anywise have worked together to build a strong relationship that focuses on collaboration and equality. We talk about what makes collaboration between SMEs - particularly...

   Nov 22, 2022

   24m
3. 17

   Any.Talk: Interview with the winner of our $5,000 donation

   Recently Anywise hosted a competition during Brisbane's Land Forces Expo where people could elect a charity or cause of their choice. The charity with the most votes would win a donation of $5,000. In this episode we talk with the winners about the work they do and how they came to be.

   Jun 25, 2021

   13m
4. 16

   Any.Talk: Negotiation

   What are the stages of negotiation? What skills do you need to be able to negotiate well? How long does a contract negotiation take? We answer all of these questions and more in the latest episode of Any.Talk

   Mar 25, 2021

   17m
5. 15

   Any.Talk: Cybersecurity

   In this episode we discuss how small businesses can protect themselves from a cyber attack, what the consequences of not protecting your business and/or clients are, and how Anywise can help other businesses with security training.

   Mar 10, 2021

   17m
6. 14

   Any.Talk: Integrated Logistics Support

   In this episode, we discuss what Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) is in a Defence setting, what the elements of ILS are and why it's important. We also look at whether ILS is becoming a dying art and what kind of training someone needs in order to be a successful ILS manager.

   Feb 24, 2021

   19m
7. 13

   Any.Talk: Project Management Organisations

   Is your business thinking about implementing a Project Management Organisation (PMO) but isn't sure if it's well suited to your organisation? Listen to this episode of Any.Talk to find out what the benefits of having a PMO are and why they don't have to be a 'one size fits all' approach.

   Feb 10, 2021

   18m
8. 12

   Any.Talk: Staff Decision Making

   In this episode we wanted to explore why staff decision making is important, particularly in a military context. We look at examples of good and bad staff decision making and how people find working in the business world who came from a military background.

   Feb 3, 2021

   23m
9. 11

   Any.Talk: High performing teams

   In this episode of Any.Talk, we explore why it's important when you're trying to cultivate a high performing team to focus on the 'why' and the purpose, never the 'what'. We also discuss the importance of trusting your team to deliver results and why having that shared sense of purpose is vital...

   Jan 27, 2021

   16m
10. 10

    Any.Talk: Agile Procurement

    This episode is about agile procurement, in relation to how the Australian Defence Department does procurement. We discuss the challenges that large organisations, such as government departments face when trying to adapt to an agile approach versus a more traditional procurement method (eg....

    Jan 18, 2021

    12m
11. 9

    Any.Talk: Digital Transformation

    It's becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to remain relevant if they don't have a digital adoption strategy. Now that the bar has been set, there are certain expectations that clients and consumers have with businesses they interact with. This podcast episode explores what digital...

    Dec 15, 2020

    15m
12. 8

    Any.Talk: Social Responsibility

    Anywise always had a belief that they would be able to be a company that could not only make money but be good corporate citizens and give back to the community. In 2018, Anywise became a B-Corporation which recognises the 20% of profit that Anywise puts aside for philanthropic pursuits.…

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    Dec 10, 2020

    15m
13. 7

    Any.Talk: Anywise AIDE

    Are you a not-for-profit or charity looking to learn project management skills or write government grants? Anywise has recently launched our Anywise AIDE program, which is one of just many ways that Anywise gives back to the community. We don't just want to show you how to do something once, but...

    Dec 2, 2020

    7m
14. 6

    Any.Talk: Team Mobilisation

    What resources are needed to effectively mobilise a team and why is team mobilisation important? Anywise prides itself on being able to mobilise teams and always choosing the best people to make up those teams. In this episode of Any.Talk we discuss what it means to mobilise teams for 2 year plus...

    Nov 24, 2020

    14m
15. 5

    Any.Talk: Innovation in SMEs

    Why is innovation so important for small businesses? And why is it sometimes more difficult for larger organisations to innovate? Today we're going to talk about change, changing the norm and who is more willing to adopt change

    Nov 18, 2020

    14m
16. 4

    Any.Talk: Remote Working

    Working from home has become the norm since the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, but when it comes to managing a company where all its employees are working from home - how does a management team do that and what are the challenges? Host - Annie-Mei Forster Guest - Anywise General Manager…

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    Nov 9, 2020

    15m
17. 3

    Any.Talk: T-Shaped People

    Today on the show we're talking about t-shaped people and why they make good team players. So why does Anywise hire consultants who possess t-shaped characteristics? And what characteristics does a person need to be considered t-shaped? Find out the answers to all these questions on the show and...

    Oct 28, 2020

    11m
18. 2

    Any.Talk: Managing During A Crisis

    When it comes to managing through a crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic it helps to be a company that is able to adapt quickly to change and has innovation at its core. Some companies found the move to working with a remote team very challenging but Anywise was able to pivot fairly easily since...

    Oct 20, 2020

    12m
19. 1

    Any.Talk: The Anywise Story

    Anywise is a consulting firm based in Melbourne, bringing you a new podcast about people and projects. We're going to take a deep dive into project management, innovation and technology. In this episode we look at what was the motivation behind Adam Evans starting the company and why the values…

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    Sep 30, 2020

    15m