Search our insights, learnings and perspectives across our impact areas.

Blog Home
Community Development, Workforce Development Federico Moreno Community Development, Workforce Development Federico Moreno

Why Australia’s productivity depends on tradies, not just tech

Australia’s productivity and workforce growth rely as much on skilled trades as on technology. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno unpacks why boosting apprenticeships in construction and vocational pathways is essential for a balanced, future-ready economy - and why parents, educators and policymakers all have a role to play in supporting this shift.

Read More
Economic Development Federico Moreno Economic Development Federico Moreno

The missing piece - how designers can transform economic development

Design thinking in economic development is the missing link between strategy and real impact. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno explains how audience-centred program design helps initiatives launch effectively, solve the right problems and deliver lasting value. Offering a practical, stepped approach to integrating creativity and innovation into every stage of economic development.

Read More
Workforce Development Federico Moreno Workforce Development Federico Moreno

Empowering Australia's Future Economy: The Vital Role of Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Vocational education and training (VET) is central to shaping Australia’s future workforce and economy. In reflection of National Skills Week, Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno explores how the VET sector drives skills development, industry collaboration and long-term prosperity, and why strengthening this system is key to ensuring Australia’s continued economic resilience and growth.

Read More
SME Ben Lever SME Ben Lever

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.

Read More
SME Ben Lever SME Ben Lever

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…

Read More
SME Giovanna Lever SME Giovanna Lever

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.

Read More
SME Giovanna Lever SME Giovanna Lever

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.

Read More
SME Giovanna Lever SME Giovanna Lever

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.

Read More
SME Giovanna Lever SME Giovanna Lever

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.

Read More
SME Giovanna Lever SME Giovanna Lever

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.

Read More
SME Giovanna Lever SME Giovanna Lever

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

Read More