Moving from the Private Sector to Local Government
Transitioning from the private sector to a local government role can be an enriching and fulfilling career move. While the…
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News and Articles
The latest news from Mason Blackadder
Standing Out in a Fierce Job Market
In today’s highly competitive job market, securing a prestigious position in local government can be a daunting task. With hundreds…
Introducing Mason Blackadder
Welcome to Mason Blackadder, the next evolution of Blackadder Associates incorporating highly respected Local Government leaders Scott Mason and Stephen…
Murray River Council Wins Gold for Change Management
A BIG congratulations to Murray River Council and CEO Terry Dodds for being the second council in the country to…
Council Recruitment Trends and Insights
The Local Government recruitment sector has endured unprecedented stress & evolution over the past three years. Not only due to…
From Chief HR Officer to CEO
In my 30 years as an Executive Director, Non-Exec Director, CEO and Management Consultant, I have seen very few HR…
Teamwork and Roles
An easy to understand example that BA like to use to explain the importance of teamwork and understanding each other’s…
How to make a ‘killer’ Exec level presentation
As you advance through the managerial ranks, you will be judged increasingly on your ability to present well. Indeed, I…
Risk Taking and Leadership
In every organisation I have worked in, I have observed that, the best leaders are calculated risk takers. To be…
Job Interviews and Resumes – the Importance of Honesty
There are so many reasons why I always encourage employers to consider using a niche recruitment agency when making a…
The Value of Personality Testing
As an HR Director and an Executive ‘head-hunter, I value all of the tools in the recruitment professional’s armory. The…
Why use an Independent Facilitator?
One of the things I’ve learned in over 20 years of working in Local Government is that leadership is fluid.…
One Small Cheer for the ‘Leader as Hero’
We live in a world where the current definitions of leadership have a post-heroic connotation. The claim is that it is possible…
The ‘Gig Economy’ and the Rise of Interim Leadership
The work of Blackadder Associates across Australia tells us that times are moving quickly, and managers are moving even faster.…
Getting to the Top. 10 tips for aspiring Council GM’s/CEO’s
In my experience, people working in public service tend to have a sense of humility that you perhaps wouldn’t find…
