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Why Australia’s productivity depends on tradies, not just tech
If you are a parent of a high school student, a career changer, a policy maker or a decision maker you need to understand why Australia’s productivity depends on tradies, not just tech. Sparrowly Group's Federico Moreno’s educational piece to unpack why we should care about boosting apprenticeships in construction.
The missing piece - how designers can transform economic development
To maximise the impact of our economic development programing and activities, it’s critical to design them well upfront with the audience as the central focus. What we know through our work is that in order for economics and economic development to be innovative and for initiatives to stick, they need to have a high level of design. A lack of skill in design tends to be where these initiatives fail to either launch correctly or their value realised because they have not fully solved the problem. Sparrowly Group's Federico Moreno provides a stepped approach to design thinking to help economic developers.
Empowering Australia's Future Economy: The Vital Role of Vocational Education and Training (VET)
The VET sector will play a leading role in Australia’s future economy and workforce. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno unpacks why and how in reflection of this year’s National Skills Week.
Is the future here already?
As human-like and amazing as it is, is ChatGPT just another techno fad that will follow the same fate as the likes of Google Wave or Clubhouse? Or is it the beginning of a completely new paradigm in everyday life – a disruption akin to the launch of the iPhone? Sparrowly Group’s Ben Lever explores where the opportunities lie.
The impact of AI for the knowledge economy
The recent rise of chat-based AI assistants, such as ChatGPT, has sparked a lot of discussion about their potential impact on knowledge workers. If you’re a knowledge worker and you’re still not convinced, read on…
‘Tis the season to…find your JOY
Lost your mojo? Giovanna Lever shares her approach to finding it and your joy in life and work.
It's not a trend - no and low alcohol is here to stay
According to the 2022 National Wine Conference, no and low alcohol wines are here to stay - Giovanna Lever of Sparrowly Group shares her three asks to the industry in support of the development of this high yielding category.
Mindset Mangement for Business Owners
Sparrowly Group Owner and Managing Director, Giovanna Lever shares her strategies on how she maintains a positive mindset for business and personal success.
Too early to travel internationally? Navigating travel in our new normal
Sparrowly Group’s Jackie Hicks returned to international travel and shares some of her insights from travelling amongst this new normal and living with COVID-19.
Resignation or Realignment?
Sparrowly Group’s Managing Director Giovanna Lever shares her thoughts on ‘The Great Resignation’, commenting on the counterargument which focusses on a realignment of work/life balancing and providing inclusive, flexible workplaces.
Navigating the Transition - University to Work Life
Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno writes about navigating the university to work transition and joining the workforce in a lockdown. He shares advice for people who are starting a new job or getting their first job.
From small things, big things grow
Sparrowly Group has been in business for four years, Giovanna Lever reflects on the biggest learnings of running a small business and shares her four fundamental business insights.
It’s time for change - Tourism for all
After conducting a comprehensive research program into Accessible Tourism, both documented and anecdotal experience based, Sparrowly Group has identified that it is time for a change and that the Australian Tourism industry needs to act now.
Dear Small Business Owner...
Giovanna Lever’s personal letter to small business owners. She has helped many small to medium sized businesses become profitable, retain happy customers/clients and scale successfully.
Goal setting for every age
Now that the New Year hype is over and the pressure for new starts is off, let’s get real about creating goals and bring it back to basics. Giovanna Lever has mentored hundreds of individuals in her career from school leavers to senior managers and small business owners.
Breaking up is not hard to do…
Professional breakups don’t necessarily mean a disaster. Giovanna Lever explains when it is well managed and with both parties best interests as the focus, can, in most cases lead to a more positive outcome long term.
Active Breaks – The Secret to Productivity
It is so important for people to take breaks in their daily life to remain productive. Hear how this has had an incredible impact on Giovanna Lever with her business, Sparrowly Group.
Value vs. lipservice
For small business owners it is important to create connections. Giovanna Lever shares her tips on how to create genuine two-way value in your business relationships.
Name it to Tame it
Fear is inevitable at some point in our lives. Hear what our guest blogger Jane Faulkner has to say about fear and ways to overcome it for your small business operations