This week we discuss just how ready is the Australian economy for future shocks caused by climate change and AI.  Our guest was Professor Roy GreenProducer and host Anthony Dockrill

This week we discuss just how ready is the Australian economy for future shocks caused by climate change and AI. Our guest was Professor Roy Green Producer and host Anthony Dockrill

Australia's Need For Innovation With Professor Roy Green

This week we look at businesses' growing awareness and efforts in fighting climate change. We spoke to Professor Martina Linnenluecke from the UTS Business School. Hosted and produced by Anthony Dockrill

This week we look at businesses' growing awareness and efforts in fighting climate change. We spoke to Professor Martina Linnenluecke from the UTS Business School. Hosted and produced by Anthony Dockrill

Businesses' Climate Change

This week we turn to the number one topic of 2023 AI. To help us in the discussion we spoke to Dr Amanda White from UTS Business School and Professor Edward Santow from the Human Technology Institute of UTS.Hosted and Produced by Anthony Dockrill

This week we turn to the number one topic of 2023 AI. To help us in the discussion we spoke to Dr Amanda White from UTS Business School and Professor Edward Santow from the Human Technology Institute of UTS. Hosted and Produced by Anthony Dockrill

Making AI Work For Us

This week we take a look at what it takes to start your own business and what is the difference between having an idea and being an entrepreneur. Our guests were Mark Curry CEO of Savvy Beverage and Professor Prabhu Sivabalan a Professor of Management Accounting and Control at UTS Business School. This edition was produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

This week we take a look at what it takes to start your own business and what is the difference between having an idea and being an entrepreneur. Our guests were Mark Curry CEO of Savvy Beverage and Professor Prabhu Sivabalan a Professor of Management Accounting and Control at UTS Business School. This edition was produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

Small Business Case Study: Savvy Beverage

Our first episode of 2023 is a look at the PwC scandal and we ask where the line should be between business and government. To help us work through some very difficult questions we were lucky to speak with the Dean of UTS Business School Professor Carl Rhodes. Produce and presented by Anthony Dockrill

Our first episode of 2023 is a look at the PwC scandal and we ask where the line should be between business and government. To help us work through some very difficult questions we were lucky to speak with the Dean of UTS Business School Professor Carl Rhodes. Produce and presented by Anthony Dockrill

PwC - When Business and Government Don't Mix

The Morrison Government's Your Super, Your Future legislation has taken superannuation in a new direction, applying strict performance benchmarks to funds, stapling super to individuals as well as trying to improve integrity and transparency. But has this legislation led to perverse incentives in the industry which leads to lower performance and worse outcomes for some fund members? On this episode we weigh up the impacts of Your Super, Your Future.Guests: Lorenzo Casavecchia - Associate Head of External Engagement of the Finance Department at the UTS Business School and Kris Glover - Senior Lecturer at the Finance Discipline Group at the UTS Business School.

The Morrison Government's Your Super, Your Future legislation has taken superannuation in a new direction, applying strict performance benchmarks to funds, stapling super to individuals as well as trying to improve integrity and transparency. But has this legislation led to perverse incentives in the industry which leads to lower performance and worse outcomes for some fund members? On this episode we weigh up the impacts of Your Super, Your Future.Guests: Lorenzo Casavecchia - Associate Head of External Engagement of the Finance Department at the UTS Business School and Kris Glover - Senior Lecturer at the Finance Discipline Group at the UTS Business School.

The Future Of Super

Big tech is literally changing the way we live. With the speed of innovation and lack of regulation, issues of dignity and ethics seem to often fall by the wayside as the influence of large platforms grows. On today’s show we explore centering dignity in the tech start-up and entrepreneurial space. Guests: Lorenn Ruster, PHD candidate at the ANU School of cybernetics &amp; Anne-Marie Elias – Professional Fellow at UTS Startups. 

Big tech is literally changing the way we live. With the speed of innovation and lack of regulation, issues of dignity and ethics seem to often fall by the wayside as the influence of large platforms grows. On today’s show we explore centering dignity in the tech start-up and entrepreneurial space. Guests: Lorenn Ruster, PHD candidate at the ANU School of cybernetics &amp; Anne-Marie Elias – Professional Fellow at UTS Startups.

The Fight For Ethics In Tech

Gig work has provided countless Australians with unprecedented occupational flexibility. At the same time, the Labor Government has proposed legislation which looks to afford gig workers entitlements like minimum pay, leave and superannuation. One clear dilemma is how to implement these entitlements without compromising flexibility and the business model of tech startups like Uber, Airtasker and Menulog. This episode we discuss the potential impact of the proposed legislation on gig work.Guests: Giuseppe Carabetta, Associate Professor of employment law at the UTS Business School and Katie Sweatman, employment, industrial relations and discrimination lawyer at Kingston Reid.

Gig work has provided countless Australians with unprecedented occupational flexibility. At the same time, the Labor Government has proposed legislation which looks to afford gig workers entitlements like minimum pay, leave and superannuation. One clear dilemma is how to implement these entitlements without compromising flexibility and the business model of tech startups like Uber, Airtasker and Menulog. This episode we discuss the potential impact of the proposed legislation on gig work.Guests: Giuseppe Carabetta, Associate Professor of employment law at the UTS Business School and Katie Sweatman, employment, industrial relations and discrimination lawyer at Kingston Reid.

The Gig Work Dilemma

The Big Issue have been fighting homelessness in Australia for decades, and now they have a new project, in collaboration with the NSW Land Registry Service. Homes for Homes allows homeowners to pledge a tiny portion of the sale price of their property to help develop social and affordable housing. There's much to be admired about the Homes for Homes model, and this week on the show we take a look at how it works. Guests: Adam Bennett - Adjunct Professor at UTS and outgoing CEO of Land Registry Services NSW and Tracy Longo - National Operations Manager of Homes for Homes. 

The Big Issue have been fighting homelessness in Australia for decades, and now they have a new project, in collaboration with the NSW Land Registry Service. Homes for Homes allows homeowners to pledge a tiny portion of the sale price of their property to help develop social and affordable housing. There's much to be admired about the Homes for Homes model, and this week on the show we take a look at how it works. Guests: Adam Bennett - Adjunct Professor at UTS and outgoing CEO of Land Registry Services NSW and Tracy Longo - National Operations Manager of Homes for Homes.

Homes For Homes

Goal enabling technology is the integration of goal setting into tech-based products and services. Things like step-counts, savings targets and fitness goals all have a general benefit to app users and tech companies, however the specifics of how to optimise goals in apps is not well-known. This episode we explore new research and modelling around the most effective ways to utilise goal enabling technology.Guest: Jake An, UTS Business School lecturer

Goal enabling technology is the integration of goal setting into tech-based products and services. Things like step-counts, savings targets and fitness goals all have a general benefit to app users and tech companies, however the specifics of how to optimise goals in apps is not well-known. This episode we explore new research and modelling around the most effective ways to utilise goal enabling technology.Guest: Jake An, UTS Business School lecturer

App Goals

Host Stefan Posthuma finds the people who are the movers and shakers in business, and brings them together to get to the essence of the financial issues of the day.

Think: Business Futures

Rosalie Viney

Rosalie Viney, Professor of Health Economics and Director of the Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation at the University of Technology SydneyProduced by: Jess Klajman, Annastasia Diaczok and Tim Wang 

Rosalie Viney, Professor of Health Economics and Director of the Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation at the University of Technology Sydney Produced by: Jess Klajman, Annastasia Diaczok and Tim Wang

Budget Extra: On the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme with Professor Rosalie Viney

Most likely you’ve seen the bright pink and green logos on delivery drivers zipping around on bicycles. Maybe you’ve thought, that looks like a fun and flexible job. Or maybe you’ve wondered how do they get paid? Does it provide a more flexible workplace? Are they paid superannuation?On this episode of Think: Business Futures, Nicole and David speak to Sarah Kaine about the gig economy and how the legal definition of a ‘worker’ is important.Sarah Kaine is an Associate Professor in the Management Discipline at the University of Technology Business School. You can find out more about her research here.Caitlin Craufurd is a co-owner and manager of Petty Cash Cafe in Marrickville.Further reading:Criticism for Deliveroo superannuation A new definition of ‘worker’ could protect many from exploitation- The ConversationNational Employment Standards- Fair Work OmbudsmanMusic: Michael Meem

Most likely you’ve seen the bright pink and green logos on delivery drivers zipping around on bicycles. Maybe you’ve thought, that looks like a fun and flexible job. Or maybe you’ve wondered how do they get paid? Does it provide a more flexible workplace? Are they paid superannuation?On this episode of Think: Business Futures, Nicole and David speak to Sarah Kaine about the gig economy and how the legal definition of a ‘worker’ is important.Sarah Kaine is an Associate Professor in the Management Discipline at the University of Technology Business School. You can find out more about her research <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/staff/sarah.kaine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Caitlin Craufurd is a co-owner and manager of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Petty-Cash-Cafe-163033108963/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Petty Cash Cafe</a> in Marrickville. Further reading:<a href="http://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/deliveroo-to-roll-out-superannuation-product-to-food-delivery-riders/news-story/7e0bb1e5c93ef75469f2150bb3720a1b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Criticism for Deliveroo superannuation </a><a href="https://theconversation.com/a-new-definition-of-worker-could-protect-many-from-exploitation-91083" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A new definition of ‘worker’ could protect many from exploitation</a>- The Conversation<a href="https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employee-entitlements/national-employment-standards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Employment Standards</a>- Fair Work Ombudsman Music: Michael Meem

Episode 01- Gigging: What Is It And Why Does it Matter?

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was once seen as The Man In the Grey Flannel Suit, stuffy, stressed and serious. But something changed in the latter part of the 20th century, giving way to a cultural and political veneration of the modern CEO.On this episode, we speak to Carl Rhodes (@ProfCarlRhodes), professor of organisational studies at the University of Technology Sydney, about how corporate has become the model for transforming all spheres of life.Further Reading:​ CEO Society- Carl Rhodes and Peter Bloom (Zed Books) Gordon Gekko- ‘Greed is good’ (from the film Wall Street) Jack Welch-Former CEO of General Electric- interview on Freakenomics Larry Fink (BlackRock) Letter to CEO’s Alan Joyce (Qantas) on supporting Marriage Equality Dale Carnegie- How to Win Friends &amp; Influence People Richard Branson’s kitesurfing record- Guiness 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was once seen as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_in_the_Gray_Flannel_Suit_(novel)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Man In the Grey Flannel Suit</a>, stuffy, stressed and serious. But something changed in the latter part of the 20th century, giving way to a cultural and political veneration of the modern CEO.On this episode, we speak to Carl Rhodes (<a href="https://twitter.com/profcarlrhodes?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ProfCarlRhodes</a>), professor of organisational studies at the University of Technology Sydney, about how corporate has become the model for transforming all spheres of life. Further Reading:​ <ol> <li><a href="https://www.zedbooks.net/shop/book/ceo-society/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CEO Society</a>- Carl Rhodes and Peter Bloom (Zed Books)</li> <li>Gordon Gekko- ‘<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVxYOQS6ggk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greed is good</a>’ (from the film Wall Street)</li> <li>Jack Welch-Former CEO of General Electric- interview on <a href="http://freakonomics.com/podcast/jack-welch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freakenomics</a></li> <li>Larry Fink (BlackRock) <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/investor-relations/larry-fink-ceo-letter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Letter to CEO’s</a></li> <li>Alan Joyce (Qantas) on supporting <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-21/same-sex-marriage-alan-joyce-yes-campaign-support/8826682" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marriage Equality</a></li> <li>Dale Carnegie- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4865.How_to_Win_Friends_and_Influence_People" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Win Friends &amp; Influence People</a></li> <li>Richard Branson’s kitesurfing record- <a href="http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2014/3/video-sir-richard-branson-sets-new-record-for-most-people-riding-a-kitesurf-board-56401/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guiness</a></li> </ol>

Episode 05- Corporate Leadership - Corporate Society

Danielle Logue

Professor Danielle Logue, Associate Professor of Innovation, Entrepreneurship &amp; Management at UTS Business SchoolDr Krithika Randhawa, Lecturer, Management Discipline Group at UTS Business School Producers: Jess Klajma, Annastasia Annastasia.Diaczok, Tim Wang

Professor Danielle Logue, Associate Professor of Innovation, Entrepreneurship &amp; Management at UTS Business SchoolDr Krithika Randhawa, Lecturer, Management Discipline Group at UTS Business School Producers: Jess Klajma, Annastasia Annastasia.Diaczok, Tim Wang

Budget Extra: On innovation with Professor Danielle Logue and Dr Krithika Randhawa

On budget night, the Treasurer announced the government’s vision for the economy. His speech contained vague phrases and euphemisms, tailored for a broader audience.On this episode, we pick this speech apart and get behind some of those pesky budget buzzwords.

On budget night, the Treasurer announced the government’s vision for the economy. His speech contained vague phrases and euphemisms, tailored for a broader audience.On this episode, we pick this speech apart and get behind some of those pesky budget buzzwords.

Episode 03- Beyond Budget Buzzwords

On this episode of Think Business Futures, Nicole and David speak to Dr. Geetanjali Saluja, about her research into moral decision making.Plus, we track down Adam Ferrier, co-founder of Naked Communications and Thinkerbell to tell us how moral decision making plays out in the marketing world.

On this episode of Think Business Futures, Nicole and David speak to Dr. Geetanjali Saluja, about her research into moral decision making.Plus, we track down Adam Ferrier, co-founder of Naked Communications and Thinkerbell to tell us how moral decision making plays out in the marketing world.

Episode 04- Mindsets and Moral Decision Making

Fire up the printer, dust-off a table and get ready for the future of employment.In this week's episode, we take a deeper look at the viability of working from home, and whether it's still possible to separate Church and State in the post-COVID19 business world. Host Max Tillman is joined by Dr. Robyn Johns, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations at The University of Technology Sydney, Katherine O’Regan, Executive Director of the Sydney Business Chamber and Angela Vithoulkas, independent Councillor for the City of Sydney and the Deputy Chairperson of the City of Sydney Economic Development and Business Sub-Committee.

Fire up the printer, dust-off a table and get ready for the future of employment. In this week's episode, we take a deeper look at the viability of working from home, and whether it's still possible to separate Church and State in the post-COVID19 business world. Host Max Tillman is joined by Dr. Robyn Johns, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations at The University of Technology Sydney, Katherine O’Regan, Executive Director of the Sydney Business Chamber and Angela Vithoulkas, independent Councillor for the City of Sydney and the Deputy Chairperson of the City of Sydney Economic Development and Business Sub-Committee.

Working From Home or Hardly Working?

How capable are Australia's hospitals and healthcare systems of handling COVID19?This week on the program, host Max Tillman is joined by Stephen Duckett, The Health Program Director at The Grattan Institute, Prabhu Sivabalan, Associate Dean of Engagement at the University of Technology Sydney, and Rosalie Viney,  Director of the Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation at the University of Technology Sydney to talk about the risks our hospitals face when dealing with a pandemic. 

How capable are Australia's hospitals and healthcare systems of handling COVID19? This week on the program, host Max Tillman is joined by Stephen Duckett, The Health Program Director at The Grattan Institute, Prabhu Sivabalan, Associate Dean of Engagement at the University of Technology Sydney, and Rosalie Viney, Director of the Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation at the University of Technology Sydney to talk about the risks our hospitals face when dealing with a pandemic.

How Healthy Are Our Hospitals?

This Sunday marked the 43rd International Women’s day, and with it, a broader retrospective on gender equality in Australia.In this week's edition, we take a look a closer analysis shows that all-too-familiar barriers to entry such as lower numbers of females in management roles and sexual discrimination are still very much present in the Australia workforce.Dr. Alice Klettner and Professor Thomas Clarke from the UTS Business School, Katherine O'Regan, Executive Director at The Sydney Business Chamber, and The Australian Human Rights Commission’s Commissioner for Sex Discrimination, Kate Jenkins join the panel.

This Sunday marked the 43rd International Women’s day, and with it, a broader retrospective on gender equality in Australia. In this week's edition, we take a look a closer analysis shows that all-too-familiar barriers to entry such as lower numbers of females in management roles and sexual discrimination are still very much present in the Australia workforce. Dr. Alice Klettner and Professor Thomas Clarke from the UTS Business School, Katherine O'Regan, Executive Director at The Sydney Business Chamber, and The Australian Human Rights Commission’s Commissioner for Sex Discrimination, Kate Jenkins join the panel.

The Law of Attrition And Gender Equality In Corporate Australia

COVID19 has rapidly become one of the biggest health emergencies in recent history; but how has the virus effected our economy? Host Max Tillman is joined by behavioural economist Professor Michelle Baddeley, ABC Business Reporter Carrington Clarke and supply-chain expert and industry consultant Rob O'Byrne to make a prognosis. 

COVID19 has rapidly become one of the biggest health emergencies in recent history; but how has the virus effected our economy? Host Max Tillman is joined by behavioural economist Professor Michelle Baddeley, ABC Business Reporter Carrington Clarke and supply-chain expert and industry consultant Rob O'Byrne to make a prognosis.

When The Economy Sneezes, Do We All Get Sick?

A behind the scenes look at the team's favourite stories, research and episodes.Music:

A behind the scenes look at the team's favourite stories, research and episodes. Music:

Making Think Business Futures

The year is 2050, Australia has decarbonised its economy through an unprecedented collaboration between local communities, elected officials and the private sector.The debate about whether or not renewable energy is financially viable or logistically possible has long since passed. Homes are powered by a mixture of wind and solar. Land use practices have been adapted and now capture large amounts of carbon, we previously emitted into the atmosphere.How did this happen? How did we manage to transition fossil fuel workers into jobs into the renewable sector? This episode is from a recent UTS Big Thinking Forum on the economic transition to renewables featuring Nicky Ison, Director of the Community Power Agency, Dr Sven Teske- Research Director at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, Chris Derksema- Sustainability Director, City of Sydney, Professor Brendan Mackey- Director of the Griffith Climate Change Response Program, Dr Muriel Watt- Principal Consultant, ITP Renewables and Elke Lindner- Sustainability &amp; Environment Manager at Toyota.

The year is 2050, Australia has decarbonised its economy through an unprecedented collaboration between local communities, elected officials and the private sector. The debate about whether or not renewable energy is financially viable or logistically possible has long since passed. Homes are powered by a mixture of wind and solar. Land use practices have been adapted and now capture large amounts of carbon, we previously emitted into the atmosphere. How did this happen? How did we manage to transition fossil fuel workers into jobs into the renewable sector? This episode is from a recent UTS Big Thinking Forum on the economic transition to renewables featuring Nicky Ison, Director of the Community Power Agency, Dr Sven Teske- Research Director at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, Chris Derksema- Sustainability Director, City of Sydney, Professor Brendan Mackey- Director of the Griffith Climate Change Response Program, Dr Muriel Watt- Principal Consultant, ITP Renewables and Elke Lindner- Sustainability &amp; Environment Manager at Toyota.

Episode 36- The Carbon Neutral Economy

On this episode, we’re talking about savings, earnings and investing. In a nutshell, financial literacy. This is an episode for listeners who think to themselves, ‘I’ll think about my finances later!’First, we calculate the retirement savings of a fictional 80’s soap opera character. Then, Jon Tyler from the UTS Business School joins us to explain why financial literacy is so important for everyone, not just ‘boring accountants.’Further Reading: Not sure where to start budgeting and personal financial planning? ASIC has a great (free) online tool called MoneySmart. More information can be found on Jon and his work at the UTS Business School website. Check out Adele Furgeson’s AFR article on the changing nature of the financial advice sector in Australia ASIC has compiled helpful information on payday loans here  Music: Tomoko Aran, Taeko Ohnuki, Ethan Sloan, V.V. Campos and Neighbours Theme by Barry Crocker**Information in this episode should not be taken as financial advice. Please consult an independent financial advisor for questions relating to personal finances.

On this episode, we’re talking about savings, earnings and investing. In a nutshell, financial literacy. This is an episode for listeners who think to themselves, ‘I’ll think about my finances later!’ First, we calculate the retirement savings of a fictional 80’s soap opera character. Then, Jon Tyler from the UTS Business School joins us to explain why financial literacy is so important for everyone, not just ‘boring accountants.’ Further Reading:<ul> <li>Not sure where to start budgeting and personal financial planning? ASIC has a great (free) online tool called <a href="https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MoneySmart</a>.</li> <li>More information can be found on Jon and his work at the UTS Business School <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/staff/jon.tyler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>.</li> <li>Check out Adele Furgeson’s <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/shrinking-financial-advice-sector-in-turmoil-20190602-p51tnv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AFR article</a> on the changing nature of the financial advice sector in Australia</li> <li>ASIC has compiled helpful information on payday loans <a href="https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/borrowing-and-credit/payday-loans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> </li> </ul> Music: Tomoko Aran, Taeko Ohnuki, Ethan Sloan, V.V. Campos and Neighbours Theme by Barry Crocker **Information in this episode should not be taken as financial advice. Please consult an independent financial advisor for questions relating to personal finances.

Episode 35- Financial literacy and the cost of good advice

On this episode, we’re looking at the costs (hidden and otherwise) of cancer treatment in Australia. David is joined in the studio by Professor Kees Van Gool from the Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation (CHERE) and Philip Haywood.Further Reading: You can find more information on the Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation (CHERE) on their website. The Sydney Morning Herald explains where out-of-pocket costs for cancer treatment comes from in this article from April 2019. For more information on the 45 And Up Study, visit the Sax Institute website. The full list of NHMRC grant recipients can be found here. Music: Ecobel, Edward Joe Myers, Lotus, Brendon MoellerSFX: Soundmary and freetousounds (Freesound.org) and Monty Python- Kettledrum Films 1971

On this episode, we’re looking at the costs (hidden and otherwise) of cancer treatment in Australia. David is joined in the studio by Professor <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/staff/kees.vangool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kees Van Gool</a> from the Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation (CHERE) and Philip Haywood. Further Reading:<ul> <li>You can find more information on the Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation (CHERE) on their <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/our-research/health-economics-research-and-evaluation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>.</li> <li>The Sydney Morning Herald explains where out-of-pocket costs for cancer treatment comes from in <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/healthcare/how-much-does-it-cost-to-have-cancer-20190412-p51dlf.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this article</a> from April 2019.</li> <li>For more information on the 45 And Up Study, visit the <a href="https://www.saxinstitute.org.au/our-work/45-up-study/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sax Institute website</a>.</li> <li>The full list of NHMRC grant recipients can be found <a href="https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/attachments/grant%20documents/centres_of_research_excellence_for_funding_2019.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</li> </ul> Music: Ecobel, Edward Joe Myers, Lotus, Brendon MoellerSFX: Soundmary and freetousounds (<a href="http://Freesound.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freesound.org</a>) and Monty Python- Kettledrum Films 1971

Episode 32- Rethinking the cost of cancer care

On this episode, we’re looking at collective aggregation and the appeal for each of us to make small contributions to grand collective outcomes. Consumer Psychologist, Adrian Camilleri joins us to explain how this strategy works from a marketing perspective.Plus, we speak to Andy Ridley, Co-Founder of Earth Hour, about the power of symbolism in aggregate action.Further Reading:Watch the Earth Hour 2007 ad here.For more information on Adrian’s research visit his website or the UTS website.Andy Ridley is CEO of Citizens of The Great Barrier Reef.People from around the globe have continued to turn out the lights for one hour each year. More information on Earth Hour can be found on their website.Music: Rupert Sachs, S.A. Karl, Isola James, Ookean, In DawnCredits: Earth Hour advertisement-City of Sydney/ James Newton Howard

On this episode, we’re looking at collective aggregation and the appeal for each of us to make small contributions to grand collective outcomes. Consumer Psychologist, Adrian Camilleri joins us to explain how this strategy works from a marketing perspective. Plus, we speak to Andy Ridley, Co-Founder of Earth Hour, about the power of symbolism in aggregate action. Further Reading:Watch the Earth Hour 2007 ad <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9GRh_9sQBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. For more information on Adrian’s research visit his <a href="http://adrianrcamilleri.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or the <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/staff/adrian.camilleri" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UTS website</a>. Andy Ridley is CEO of <a href="https://citizensgbr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Citizens of The Great Barrier Reef</a>. People from around the globe have continued to turn out the lights for one hour each year. More information on Earth Hour can be found on their <a href="https://www.earthhour.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Music: Rupert Sachs, S.A. Karl, Isola James, Ookean, In Dawn Credits: Earth Hour advertisement-City of Sydney/ James Newton Howard

Episode 27- The collective aggregation effect

With the help of the internet, social media platforms and smartphones, we have seen the emergence of a new breed of celebrities - so-called ‘influencers’. Who are these people and how do they differ from more typical celebrities such as pop stars or athletes? On this episode, we’re looking at celebrity capital.On this episode, we’re looking at celebrity capital with Francois Carrillat, Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Technology Sydney. Plus, we find out how the business of influencer marketing works with Genevieve Day, Founder of Day Management.Further Reading:Genevieve Day is the Founder and Director of Day ManagementYou can find more information on Francois’ research on the UTS websiteWe just scratched the surface on Pierre Bourdieu but if you're interested- here's a starting pointMusic: Gunnar Johnsen, Ramin, Trabant 33 and Brendon MoellerSpecial thanks to: CNBC for Usain Bolt and Michael Vick coverage audioExecutive Producer: Jason L'Ecuyer

With the help of the internet, social media platforms and smartphones, we have seen the emergence of a new breed of celebrities - so-called ‘influencers’. Who are these people and how do they differ from more typical celebrities such as pop stars or athletes? On this episode, we’re looking at celebrity capital. On this episode, we’re looking at celebrity capital with Francois Carrillat, Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Technology Sydney. Plus, we find out how the business of influencer marketing works with Genevieve Day, Founder of Day Management. Further Reading:Genevieve Day is the Founder and Director of <a href="https://www.daymanagement.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Day Management</a>You can find more information on Francois’ research on the <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/staff/francois.carrillat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UTS website</a>We just scratched the surface on Pierre Bourdieu but if you're interested- here's a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Bourdieu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">starting point</a> Music: Gunnar Johnsen, Ramin, Trabant 33 and Brendon MoellerSpecial thanks to: CNBC for <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/29/puma-has-stuck-with-me-through-everything-usain-bolt.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Usain Bolt</a> and <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/id/43568810" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Vick</a> coverage audioExecutive Producer: Jason L'Ecuyer

Episode 24- The social capital of celebrities and influencers

Every year, journalists from around the country are locked into a room in Canberra with the task of making sense of the government's proposed federal budget. The coverage usually falls along the lines of winners and losers. But how does something as massive as a country’s budget get made?On this episode, we speak with Matt Flavel from the Department of the Treasury to find out how something so big and complex gets made. The answer- lots of takeaways and a usb sent to the printer.Further Reading:  Matt Flavel is the Deputy Secretary at the Australian Department of the Treasury The Federal Budget can be found here as of 7:30pm on April 02 Follow Treasury on Twitter @Treasury_AU  If you can't get enough of the federal budget process, you can visit the Department of Finance website to learn more. The Charter of Budget Honesty Act 1998 (The Charter) sets out principles and requirements that guide the government’s management of fiscal policy.

Every year, journalists from around the country are locked into a room in Canberra with the task of making sense of the government's proposed federal budget. The coverage usually falls along the lines of winners and losers. But how does something as massive as a country’s budget get made?On this episode, we speak with <a href="https://www.directory.gov.au/people/matt-flavel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Flave</a>l from the Department of the Treasury to find out how something so big and complex gets made. The answer- lots of takeaways and a usb sent to the printer.Further Reading:<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.directory.gov.au/portfolios/treasury/department-treasury/executive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Flavel</a> is the Deputy Secretary at the Australian Department of the Treasury</li> <li>The Federal Budget can be found <a href="https://www.budget.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> as of 7:30pm on April 02</li> <li>Follow Treasury on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Treasury_AU?lang=en&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Treasury_AU</a> </li> <li>If you can't get enough of the federal budget process, you can visit the Department of Finance <a href="https://www.finance.gov.au/budget/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more.</li> <li>The <a href="http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/C2004A05333" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charter of Budget Honesty Act 1998</a> (The Charter) sets out principles and requirements that guide the government’s management of fiscal policy.</li></ul>

Episode 22- How to make a federal budget

A hundred years, ago most businesses counted their value in solid objects like ships, buildings, pipelines and heavy machinery. But in the 21st century, the value of a company is much more likely to reside in the immaterial world…..Welcome to the world of The Intangibles!On this episode, David and Nicole speak to Distinguished Professor Stephen Taylor from the UTS Business School Accounting Discipline the rift in the accounting world due to the calculation of intangible assets. Plus, Paola Norambuena (Interbrand) and Mark Ritson (University of Melbourne) discuss brand valuation and how companies make it onto the list of best global brands.Further Reading:  Paola Norambuena is the Chief Strategy Officer at Interbrand Australia  Mark Ritson is an Adjunct Professor in Marketing at University of Melbourne To find out more about Stephen Taylor’s research, visit his profile on the UTS Business School website. Interbrand Best Brands Top 15 brands timelapse since 2000 Publicly traded companies are required to release their financial statements. You can view Apple's 10-K report, with a list of their intangible and tangible assets here. Music: Teddy Bergström, Sinfonietta CinematicaArt: Vector ImagesGrabs from: Accounting Instruction, Help, &amp; How To, Accounting Plus, Accounting Play

A hundred years, ago most businesses counted their value in solid objects like ships, buildings, pipelines and heavy machinery. But in the 21st century, the value of a company is much more likely to reside in the immaterial world…..Welcome to the world of The Intangibles! On this episode, David and Nicole speak to Distinguished Professor <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/staff/stephen.taylor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen Taylor</a> from the UTS Business School Accounting Discipline the rift in the accounting world due to the calculation of intangible assets. Plus, Paola Norambuena (Interbrand) and Mark Ritson (University of Melbourne) discuss brand valuation and how companies make it onto the list of best global brands. Further Reading:<ul> <li> <a href="https://www.interbrand.com/about/paola-norambuena" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paola Norambuena</a> is the Chief Strategy Officer at Interbrand Australia</li> <li> <a href="https://1.mbs.edu/faculty/mark-ritson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Ritson</a> is an Adjunct Professor in Marketing at University of Melbourne</li> <li>To find out more about Stephen Taylor’s research, visit his profile on the <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/staff/stephen.taylor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UTS Business School website</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.interbrand.com/best-brands/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interbrand Best Brands</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhH0VWx4onI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top 15 brands timelapse since 2000</a></li> <li>Publicly traded companies are required to release their financial statements. You can view Apple's 10-K report, with a list of their intangible and tangible assets <a href="https://s22.q4cdn.com/396847794/files/doc_financials/quarterly/2018/Q4/10-K-2018-(As-Filed).pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</li> </ul> Music: Teddy Bergström, Sinfonietta CinematicaArt: Vector ImagesGrabs from: Accounting Instruction, Help, &amp; How To, Accounting Plus, Accounting Play

Episode 21- The Intangibles: Accounting assets and adversaries

Women’s professional sport has quickly developed in Australia over the past few years. Historically, there have been far fewer women’s professional sport leagues with enough sponsorship to pay athletes full time. This started to change beginning with netball, basketball and rugby and now Australian rules football (AFLW).The meteoric rise of the AFLW, it's become clear that the time has finally come for women’s professional sport. But there are still fundamental equity issues around sponsorship, media coverage and importantly, how athletes are paid.On this episode, Nicole and David take a look at the professionalisation of women’s sport in Australia. Tracy Taylor from the UTS Business School joins us in the studio to tell us about her research into women’s professional sport. Later, we interrupt gold medal winner and AFLW rookie, Chloe Dalton, during Carlton training to tell us about her experience in professional sport.Further Reading: Tracy Taylor is Professor of Sport Management with the UTS Business School. Her research focused on human resource management and executive leadership development, covering areas such as cultural diversity management in sport, volunteer management, and sport and security. You can find more of Tracy Taylor’s research on the UTS Business School website  Chloe Dalton (@ChloeDalton7s) now plays for the Carlton Blues  Credits: GWS Giants Theme song by Harry Angus of Cat Empire Thank you to OMP Sports Management, GWS Giants and AFL Women’s for helping us with this episode. Music: Gunnar Johnsén, Rand Aldo, Jobii 

Women’s professional sport has quickly developed in Australia over the past few years. Historically, there have been far fewer women’s professional sport leagues with enough sponsorship to pay athletes full time. This started to change beginning with netball, basketball and rugby and now Australian rules football (AFLW). The meteoric rise of the AFLW, it's become clear that the time has finally come for women’s professional sport. But there are still fundamental equity issues around sponsorship, media coverage and importantly, how athletes are paid. On this episode, Nicole and David take a look at the professionalisation of women’s sport in Australia. Tracy Taylor from the UTS Business School joins us in the studio to tell us about her research into women’s professional sport. Later, we interrupt gold medal winner and AFLW rookie, Chloe Dalton, during Carlton training to tell us about her experience in professional sport. Further Reading:<ul> <li>Tracy Taylor is Professor of Sport Management with the UTS Business School. Her research focused on human resource management and executive leadership development, covering areas such as cultural diversity management in sport, volunteer management, and sport and security. You can find more of Tracy Taylor’s research on the <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/staff/tracy.taylor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UTS Business School website</a> </li> <li>Chloe Dalton (<a href="https://twitter.com/chloedalton7s?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ChloeDalton7s</a>) now plays for the <a href="https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2018-08-22/blues-sign-aflw-rookies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carlton Blues</a> </li> </ul> Credits:<ul> <li>GWS Giants Theme song by Harry Angus of Cat Empire</li> <li>Thank you to OMP Sports Management, GWS Giants and AFL Women’s for helping us with this episode.</li> <li>Music: Gunnar Johnsén, Rand Aldo, Jobii</li> </ul>

Episode 20- The rise and rise of women’s professional sport

During our lifetimes, we all make healthcare decisions. Do you go to the doctor to get something checked out, or wait for it to get better? In Australia, you may choose between Medicare and private health insurance. These healthcare decisions are made on a personal level by weighing the costs and benefits.So how are these decisions made? How do you measure the value of healthcare? Fundamentally, how do you put a dollar figure on a life?On this episode, we’re speaking with Richard De Abreu Lourenco, Associate Professor in Health Economics, about how we calculate the cost of life, and how these sorts of calculations figure in the way resources are allocated within our society.Further Reading: The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Medical Services Advisory Committee Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALY) 

During our lifetimes, we all make healthcare decisions. Do you go to the doctor to get something checked out, or wait for it to get better? In Australia, you may choose between Medicare and private health insurance. These healthcare decisions are made on a personal level by weighing the costs and benefits.So how are these decisions made? How do you measure the value of healthcare? Fundamentally, how do you put a dollar figure on a life?On this episode, we’re speaking with <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/staff/richard.deabreulourenco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richard De Abreu Lourenco</a>, Associate Professor in Health Economics, about how we calculate the cost of life, and how these sorts of calculations figure in the way resources are allocated within our society. Further Reading:<ol> <li><a href="http://www.pbs.gov.au/info/industry/listing/participants/pbac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.msac.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Medical Services Advisory Committee</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/Content/illicit-pubs-needle-return-1-rep-toc~illicit-pubs-needle-return-1-rep-5~illicit-pubs-needle-return-1-rep-5-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALY)</a></li> </ol>

Episode 19- How much does a life cost?

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