Leveraging Learnings from Diverse Supplier Relationships: Interview with Joseph DeGrazia
Ampol’s Head of Contracts and Procurement Joseph DeGrazia joins AcademyGlobal’s Paul Vorbach to discuss transforming supplier diversity from a compliance task into a strategic advantage. Discover how applying commercial rigor to diverse supplier relationships drives operational excellence and builds genuine
What is Unconscious Bias and How Do You Address It?
Unconscious bias is the automatic assumption the brain makes about people before deliberate reasoning engages. Drawing on AHRC, WGEA, DCA and BETA evidence, this article explains where bias surfaces in Australian workplaces and why redesigning decisions beats awareness training alone.
What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)?
Supplier relationship management (SRM) is the practice of segmenting suppliers by value and risk, then matching governance to each segment. This guide covers how SRM differs from contract and category management, what segmentation looks like in practice, and how it
Strategic Risk vs Operational Risk: What is the Difference?
Strategic risk threatens where an organisation is going; operational risk disrupts how it gets there. This guide explains the difference using ISO 31000, the Commonwealth Risk Management Policy and APRA's CPS 230, and shows why the two belong in one
What is Plain English and Why Does It Matter?
Plain English means your reader understands the message the first time. This guide explains what plain language is (and is not), why the Australian Government Style Manual and ASIC now expect it, and the specific techniques that make workplace writing
Finance for Non Finance Managers: The Basics Explained
Finance for non finance managers is about interpretation, not calculation. This guide explains the three financial statements, why profit and cash differ, how budget variances work and what makes a business case credible — all in an Australian context.
What Makes a High Performance Team?
A high performance team shares purpose, complementary skills and mutual accountability. Drawing on Google's Project Aristotle and Gallup research, this guide covers the five conditions that matter — starting with psychological safety — and the leader's role in building them.
How to Read and Analyse Financial Statements
Financial statement analysis starts with a question, not the whole document. This guide walks through the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement, shows how ratios and trends reveal direction, and explains how the notes and auditor's report tell
Is CIPS Worth It for Your Procurement Career?
Is CIPS worth it? For most Australian procurement professionals, yes: MCIPS holders earn around 28% more and a third of ANZ employers screen for the qualification. This guide weighs the salary data, employer demand, portability and cost so you can
What Are the CIPS Levels and Which One Do You Need?
The CIPS levels run from the Level 2 Certificate to the Level 6 Professional Diploma, forming one connected pathway to MCIPS. This guide explains what each level covers, who it suits, and how to pick the right entry point for