What are the challenges facing BIG projects? How do you lead through the complex issues involved? Minister for Planning Hon. John Day MLA delivered the opening keynote address for this seminar, describing the vision behind one of Perth’s big projects, the Perth Waterfront…
Conversation Series: Helping public sector leaders and employees come together in an intimate, thought provoking environment. IPAA’s recent paper ‘Public Policy Drift’ generated a great deal of discussion. Attendees were given the opportunity to engage with a key contributor in a direct conversation and…
This annual event proved popular amongst DG’s, CEO’s and those interested in the release of the 2012/13 State Budget. Guests were provided with an early opportunity to learn how the WA State Budget will influence their planning and programs for the coming year…
As Western Australia continues to enjoy a strong economy many government agencies are experiencing issues recruiting and retaining suitably skilled staff. This seminar was designed to assist HR managers and public sector organisations strategically position themselves to cope with this…
This annual event provided corporate communicators and those involved in producing their organisation’s annual report useful tools and techniques to produce an annual report that meets the requirements of agency and stakeholders as well as the Public Sector Commission’s 2011-12 Annual Reporting…
The Institute in conjunction with the Department of Regional Development and Lands was delighted to have secured renowned demographer, KPMG Partner and best-selling author, Bernard Salt. Today’s sold out event at Pan Pacific Perth included members of industry, the community…
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” – Henry Ford Collaboration is an acknowledged objective of the current state government (Economic Audit Committee, 2009). It is intended that siloed operation by government agencies will…
Institute members were the first to see Perth’s amazing new Innovation Hub- Spacecubed, and meet its creator, Brodie McCulloch, Managing Director, Social innovation in Western Australia (SiiWA). As the first dedicated Young Professional event for 2012, Brodie provided a roaming tour through…
Members and special guests were invited to come celebrate with Institute staff and Council the end of another eventful year at 140 William Street. Guests were treated with a special performance by The Big Issue’s Spirit of the Streets Choir whose performance…
At a time when all governments are asking their communities to behave in environmentally responsible ways, being energy smart can show that government is doing its bit by reducing its environmental footprint – Western Australian Auditor General’s Report. Energy Smart Government …