White papers and research
Get more information and additional resources based on research and papers produced by the Australian Institute of Management NSW & ACT and its partnerships.
The Australian Management Capability Index (AMCI)
The Australian Management Capability Index (AMCI) is a new management tool which allows managers to rate their performance, identify their strengths and highlight areas where they can lift their performance.
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Engaging and Retaining Older Workers – Discussion Paper
Increasing the workforce participation of older workers is a key reform for enhancing organisational productivity. AIM’s discussion paper outlines the key drivers and issues involved.
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Managing in a Flexible Work Environment
AIM’s research identifies the necessary skills for managing flexible work environments and discusses how they might be put into practice.
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Shared Services in the Public Sector (White paper)
AIM’s white paper identifies the root cause of issues with previous public sector shared services implementations. Most importantly, this research outlines lessons and insights for the future. Read more
Managing in a Flexible Workplace Environment (Green Paper)
Across Australia there is a growing demand for more flexible work arrangements. Working part time, staggering start and finish times, teleworking, taking extended leave, staging retirement or phasing a return from leave—all these and more are finding their way into workplaces. Read more
Gender Diversity in Management: Targeting untapped talent - First steps
According to current research, gender diversity in senior management makes good business sense. Companies with gender-balanced leadership report increased collegiality, less ‘group-think’ and better insights into the consumer market. Research has also shown a positive correlation between gender diverse leadership teams and ... Read more
2012 Australian Management Capability Index
The Australian Institute of Management (AIM) has released the 2012 Australian Management Capability Index which shows how managers are performing in ten categories that affect the operations and profit of their organisations. ... Read more
News & Articles
Find out some of the ways you can reduce the presence and impact of stress in your work life.
Do you believe you have strong management skills or is there room for improvement? Rate your skills alongside others by reading the Australian Management Capability Index.
Australia's changing demographic does not only present challenges: it presents opportunities.
Whatever your reason for employing international workers, it is a good idea to come up with some effective management strategies.
Find out the big reasons staff are leaving their jobs - and how much it's costing organisations!
When it comes to running a successful business, it is important to know what your competitors are doing.
Innovating without purpose often leads businesses to short-lived successes with resources not deployed to their full potential.
The SAGE Handbook of Workplace Learning is an excellent introduction into the different theories and studies behind employee training and development.
Check out the most popular e-books from AIM's library for April 2013.
The Australian Institute of Management NSW & ACT (AIM) has today announced its acquisition of public sector leadership training organisation, Centre for Public Management Pty Ltd (CPM).
The Australian Institute of Management NSW & ACT (AIM) has announced its acquisition of public sector leadership training organisation, Centre for Public Management Pty Ltd (CPM).
Workplace wellbeing, or employee wellbeing, is a critical element in any engagement and performance initiative designed to boost an organisation’s productivity, and ultimately, success.
Yoga and meditation are now mainstream wellbeing practices increasingly employed by forward thinking organisations to caretake both staff and management.