Here at Your Project Manager we consider it our job to keep on top of all that is project management not just here in Queensland and Australia, but also worldwide. Just like others across all walks of life, we have our favourite online project management resources which help us to keep abreast of all the latest news, views, and advances in our sphere of expertise.

In exactly the same way that you and your business use market knowledge to keep ahead of your competition, so it helps us to maintain the leading position of project management advice and on-site training.

Here are just a few of the things that we’ve found of most interest over the last few days and that we feel might be of interest to you, too.

·       Australia to revamp offshore petroleum management strategy

The Australian government is undertaking a strategic assessment of the current management processes of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) as a step towards …

·       Innovation pays, but only when it’s everyone’s job

This large-scale survey of professional managers across Australia found organisations perform better when management embrace a structured, planned, and organisation-wide approach to innovation. … innovation capability is the ultimate competitive weapon for organisations, as it has no ceiling on it, and can be applied in a broad range of ways, from achieving cost reduction through innovation in process management, to creating new streams of revenue. Australia …

·       The Top Five Australian and New Zealand Blogs on HR and Talent Management

A Google search for “best HR blogs” or “best talent management blogs” will get you thousands of great resources. But frustratingly most of the top results tend to be very US focused.

So I wanted to take some time to shine a light on some of my favourite local thinkers in the space. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve put together my list of the top five Australian and New Zealand blogs in and around talent management.

·       Art Series to build 150-room Brisbane hotel | Hotel …

“The project will see these heritage buildings activated to accommodate a vibrant dining, retail and tourism centre, highlighting the area’s historic importance and preserving its rich legacy for future generations.” The proposed …