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NousCast
by Nous Group
The NousCast podcast series brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations. NousCast comes to you from Nous Group, an international management consultancy operating across Australia, the UK and Canada.
Episodes
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How to actually measure performance
Performance measurement is often seen as a technical exercise, but at its core, it's about understanding whether an organisation is achieving what it set out to achieve. In this episode of A Little Bit of Nous, host Allen Dorsey sits down with Nous Principal Greg Joffe to explore how…
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Building future-ready workforces
In this episode, Allen Dorsey sits down with Anita Sarris to explore what it takes to build organisations where people can do their best work. Drawing on her background in organisational psychology and experience across resources, energy and government, Anita shares her perspective on why…
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The Human Advantage
In this episode, Allen Dorsey sits down with Mark Baines to explore what the rise of AI means for the future of work, decision-making and defence. Drawing on his experience across digital systems, military strategy and the defence and security sector, Mark shares his perspective on where AI can...
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AI: Direction Before Destination
In this episode, Allen Dorsey sits down with Nous Principal Michael Rathjen to unpack one of the biggest questions facing leaders today: how do you make decisions about AI when the future is moving so quickly? Michael shares his perspectives on why AI is more than just another technology shift…
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Creating impact through collective success
In this episode, Allen Dorsey speaks with Nous Group's Chief Marketing Officer, Lauren Douge about the leadership lessons she's learned over 11 years leading marketing at Nous. Lauren reflects on the mindset shifts that have shaped her leadership journey, from championing new ideas and driving...
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What does co-design really mean?
In this episode, Allen and Rachel Flitman, Director, Nous Group explore the concept of co-design as collaborative creation with stakeholders, emphasising its importance in problem definition, risk reduction, and equitable outcomes, illustrated by a case study with Australian Red Cross on…
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Why ESG matters
In this episode, Allen and Carlos Blanco, a Principal at Nous Group, discuss the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for businesses, emphasising that while ESG covers broad issues such as climate change and labour standards, organisations should focus on the most material...
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Sustainable agriculture in a changing climate
In this episode, Allen Dorsey, Host, and Sally Higgins, a Director at Nous Group and a farmer, discuss sustainable agriculture as a holistic food and fibre system that nourishes the environment, supports resilient communities and promotes a healthy farming workforce. Drawing on her personal...
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What does “positive influence” actually mean?
“I am hugely supportive of those things that the other consulting firms are doing. But in many respects, it’s almost icing on the cake of their core business model. For us, positive influence is the cake.” - Tim Orton, CEO and Managing Principal, Nous Group. We interview Nous Group Chief…
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What can we learn from the Parkville Precinct when it comes to digital healthcare?
In this NousCast special we are talking about digital health, and how a group of hospitals in Melbourne came together to establish a united electronic medical record (EMR). The group of hospitals are known as the Parkville Precinct. Their combined efforts to establish an EMR are helping to…
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Performance under pressure – lessons from a military veteran
Life in the military can offer many lessons for leaders across an array of organisations. In this NousCast special, we explore the hallmarks of good performance and positive culture, the leadership skills required to deliver it, and strategies for enabling people to achieve their best. In...
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The Power of Integrity in Leadership
From business to government, defence forces to sporting organisations, integrity in leadership is in the spotlight. In this NousCast special, we discuss the power and relevance of leadership integrity and ethics. In conversation is: Tim Orton, the founder and CEO of Nous Group. Tim has consulted...
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A bigger idea of success: What this means for us and our clients
“What we’ve found is in working with organisations, once they start to make something happen, more things become possible. … It’s better to do stuff than to talk about it too much. ‘A bigger idea of success’ is an argument for action, it’s not a philosophy alone.” - Tim Orton, CEO and Managing...
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Inside a co-design with young people leaving care
The NousCast podcast brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. In each episode of our third series, NousCast will feature interviews with Nous clients and consultants to a cutting-edge project, from the challenge to the approach, outcomes and lessons...
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Inside a government data agency’s transformation
The NousCast podcast brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. In each episode of our third series, NousCast will feature interviews with Nous clients and consultants to a cutting-edge project, from the challenge to the approach, outcomes and lessons...
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Inside Queen’s University’s alumni relations revolution
The NousCast podcast brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. In each episode of our third series, NousCast will feature interviews with Nous clients and consultants to a cutting-edge project, from the challenge to the approach, outcomes and lessons...
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Inside using labour market data to give a university an edge
The NousCast podcast brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. In each episode of our third series, NousCast will feature interviews with Nous clients and consultants to a cutting-edge project, from the challenge to the approach, outcomes and lessons...
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Inside modernising operations on Defence bases
The NousCast podcast brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. In each episode of our third series, NousCast will feature interviews with Nous clients and consultants to a cutting-edge project, from the challenge to the approach, outcomes and lessons...
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Inside revitalising culture in Plymouth
The NousCast podcast brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. In each episode of our fourth series, NousCast will feature interviews with Nous clients and consultants to a cutting-edge project, from the challenge to the approach, outcomes and lessons...
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Leader Assessment: Discovering strengths and opportunities for growth
The NousCast Shorts podcast series brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. Each episode of NousCast Shorts will feature a rapid-fire interview with a Nous consultant about an emerging issue in their area of expertise – in about the time it takes to...
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Human-centred design: A fresh approach that can power Canada’s COVID recovery
Thanks for listening to the latest edition of NousCast Shorts. You can find out more about Kirsty Elderton and Kelly Rowe on our website. There you will also find the article “How human-centred design can transform government service delivery during COVID and beyond”. You can connect with Kirsty...
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Reclaiming gold: Australian universities need data and strategy to rebound
Thanks for listening to the latest edition of NousCast Shorts. You can find out more about Tim Orton and Edward Curry-Hyde, and read their article, “Our universities have been gold medallists before – here’s how they can do it again“, on the Nous website. You can also connect with Tim and Edward...
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Modularisation at universities: What does it mean for institutions and students?
Thanks for listening to the latest edition of NousCast Shorts. You can find out more about Ant Bagshaw and read his article, “The pros and cons of modularisation: build your own adventure?”, on the Nous website. You can also connect with Ant via LinkedIn. Nous Group is an international management...
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Managing climate change risk: Every part of an organisation needs to act
Thanks for listening to the latest edition of NousCast Shorts. You can find out more about Simon Guttmann and read his article, “Managing climate change risk needs every part of an organisation to act”, on the Nous website. You can also connect with Simon via LinkedIn. Nous Group is an...
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Business improvement programs: The self-funding way to cut costs and improve performance
Thanks for listening to the latest edition of NousCast Shorts. You can find out more about Martijn Schroder and read his article, “Business improvement programs that deliver a 10-fold return? Here’s how it can happen.”, on the Nous website. You can also connect with Martijn via LinkedIn. Nous…
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System design choices: The building blocks of health and human services
Thanks for listening to the latest edition of NousCast Shorts. You can find out more about Tim Marney and read his article, “How system design choices can make – or break – a mental health system”, on the Nous website. You can also connect with Tim via LinkedIn. Nous Group is an international...
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Monitoring and evaluation: Lessons from a year like no other
Thanks for listening to the latest edition of NousCast Shorts. You can find out more about Annette Madvig and read her article, “Monitoring and evaluation can help us act on the lessons from a year like no other”, on the Nous website. You can also connect with Annette via LinkedIn. Nous Group is…
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Driving Change: How regulators can improve performance by measuring impact
In this episode of NousCast, we speak to Greg Joffe, a strategy expert in Nous’ Sydney office, and Peter Horne, a regulatory expert in our London office, on the topic of measuring regulatory performance. Greg talks about how regulators can more effectively demonstrate their impact through a…
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Digital Sherpa: An invaluable ally in any digital transformation
In this episode of NousCast, we speak to Steve Lennon, a digital strategy expert in Nous’ Sydney office, on the topic of digital transformation. Steve brings to the topic experience that few others can – as well as spending years as a transformation specialist, he’s also an experienced mountain...
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Designing a new energy future
Nous Group Managing Director Tim Orton and Principal Simon Smith join guest speakers Audrey Zibelman (CEO and MD, Australian Energy Market Operator), Grant King (Chair Business Council of Australia and former CEO and MD, Origin Energy) and Richard Bolt (Vice-President - Strategy & Innovation,...
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The future of smart regulation
Nous Group principals and regulatory experts Claire Noone and Simon Smith join guest speakers Vanessa Beggs (Chief Operating Officer, Australian Banking Association) and Rose Webb (Deputy Secretary of the Better Regulation Division and Commissioner for NSW Fair Trading) to tackle the national...
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Energy transitions: How Australia can move to a future of clean, cheap and reliable power
Energy wars have been a fact of life in Australian politics for years, and we are still a long way from an energy policy that meets the triple-pronged objectives of clean, cheap and reliable power. So to get there, what is the right form of regulation? How can energy consumers be encouraged to...
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What does the future hold for regional Australia?
Guest speakers Dr Rachel Bacon, Deputy Secretary for the Regional and Territories Group at the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities; Councillor Jenny Hill, Mayor of Townsville, QLD; and Dr Rebecca Huntley, Author and Principal at social research firm Vox Populi Research...
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Untapped, Unsaid, Unheard: Part II
Guest speakers Justin Mohamed, Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, and Joumanah El Matrah, CEO of the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights, join Nous Group’s Tim Orton and Deb May to discuss the continuing barriers to inclusion for Australians from…
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Untapped, Unsaid, Unheard: Part I
Guest speakers Kevin Stone, CEO of the Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability, and Ro Allen, Victorian Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality, join Nous Group’s Tim Orton and Deb May to discuss the challenges to diversity in modern Australia. The panel discusses the many…
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Prosperity and Security
Guest expert Dr Don Russell, a former prime ministerial adviser, joins Nous Founder and Managing Director Tim Orton, Chief Economist Dr Jenny Gordon, and Principal Anthony Bubalo to discuss tensions between Australia’s national security and economic prosperity. The panel discusses how Australian...
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The NousCast podcast series brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations. NousCast comes to you from Nous Group, an international management consultancy operating across Australia, the UK and Canada.
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