Juliet Bourke

Adjunct Professor

School of Management and Governance - BA, LLB (UNSW) | LLM (Hons) (USyd) | PhD (Brunel University London)

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My primary areas of focus are diversity, inclusion, inclusive leadership, team performance and the future of work. I blend academic rigour with practitioner insights. Currently an Adjunct Professor in the School of Management and Governance, as well as a board member and independent workplace consultant, I was previously a partner in Deloitte. For ten years I led the National Diversity & Inclusion Consulting Practice in which capacity I advised global executives on D&I strategy and inclusive leadership. Prior to Deloitte I was a co-founder of a boutique D&I consulting firm, and prior to that I worked in government as a lawyer specialising firstly in criminal law and then human rights. As a sessional lecturer, I taught organisational behaviour at UNSW, and advanced discrimination law at the University of Sydney.

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IT Upgrade: The future of recycling office e-waste

From trash to treasure: James Lancaster, founder and CEO of Renew IT, is turning your e-waste into valuable new products

From Test to T20: How cricket bowled over a new generation of fans

Former Australian cricket star and commentator Lisa Sthalekar explains how the game’s new format is shaking up the sport, attracting a whole new generation of fans

From cash to clicks: How technology is changing financial transactions

Cash is out. Digital payments are in. Economist and UNSW Scientia Professor Richard Holden explains why a cashless future is inevitable – and how businesses can prepare for it

The new marketing mix: Are podcasts the future of brand marketing?

Podcasting is revolutionising how brands connect with audiences. Podnews editor James Cridland unpacks why it’s so popular and how can it be integrated into your marketing mix

Building Banish: How Lottie Dalziel turned a New Years resolution into a sustainability startup

Lottie Dalziel launched Banish in 2018. What started as an e-commerce marketplace for sustainable products has evolved into a business that’s centred on education and recycling initiatives

What’s the story? How to create a compelling brand narrative

Shane Currey is obsessed with stories and he’s on a mission to help business leaders craft more compelling and affecting narratives. You’re his next student

Culture and data: What sets the Sydney Swans apart on and off the field

Want to build a culture of elite performance in your business? Sydney Swans COO Drew Arthurson will show you how

Programmed for loyalty: The psychology of consumer behaviour

Every business wants loyal customers. But Professor Nitika Garg says there’s a fine line between effective and unethical marketing

Engaging Gen Z: How The Daily Aus leverages social media for news

How Sam Koslowski transformed a daily Instagram post into a successful company that delivers news to the next generation

Lessons in creative leadership from See-Saw Films CEO Emile Sherman

Managing an award-winning film and television production business requires strategic leadership, risk management, and sustainable business planning

Hollywood hustle: From indie producer to CEO

Emile Sherman, joint Founder/CEO of See-Saw Films, tells the story of his company’s rise from scrappy indie film startup to international entertainment powerhouse

The resilient entrepreneur: How this Aussie medtech start-up went global

Tech entrepreneur Hayley Saddington recounts the genesis of her first company, Halo Medical Devices, and explains how an entrepreneur’s purpose builds resilience

From accountant to the ASX: How Roby Sharon-Zipser built hipages

Learn how hipages CEO Roby Sharon-Zipser transformed Australia's trade services industry by turning a home renovation problem into a successful ASX-listed marketplace

Trade secrets: How hipages went from start-up to ASX-listed company

Robyn Sharon-Zipser, CEO of hipages, explains why he founded the online platform 20 years ago, and how he grew the start-up into an ASX-listed company

Cyber security: How to keep data safe in the digital age

Herbert Smith Freehills Senior Associate Laura Newton explains how to protect your business from cyber-attacks and data breaches

Psychosocial safety: Creating a healthy, productive workplace

Psychosocial safety expert Carlo Caponecchia explains how to design and manage a safer, more productive work environment for employees

Psychosocial safety: Addressing hazards and enhancing wellbeing

How is psychosocial safety changing in Australian workplaces, and what can employers do to protect employees' mental health through better work design?

Crisis response: What to do when your business lands in hot water

Crisis management expert Sue Cato shares the key principles that will help your business through its toughest times

Crisis management essentials: Preparing for the unexpected

What are the key strategies organisations need to effectively prepare for crises, manage stakeholder expectations and protect their corporate reputation?

Alexandra Smart on balancing creativity and commerciality

Alexandra Smart shares insights on innovation and sound business practices, with practical advice for fostering creativity while maintaining financial stability

Balancing act: How successful leaders blend creativity with commercial realities

Alexandra Smart, an executive coach and the co-founder of fashion label Ginger & Smart, teaches you how to balance your creative output with commercial imperatives

Sports marketing: How Kayo Sports engages fans in the digital age

Sports marketing is rapidly changing, and multi-channel strategies, storytelling and audience insights play key roles in turning casual viewers into paying fans

Experience marketing: How Kayo Sports converts casual viewers into superfans

Kayo Sports head of marketing Darren Werner explains how to capture consumer attention in a crowded market, and how to convert casual fans into die-hard followers

What skills do directors need to enhance boardroom performance?

The landscape of corporate governance is undergoing a profound transformation, and modern board directors must evolve with new skills to tackle emerging challenges

Social enterprise strategies for balancing profit and purpose

Learn how Humanitix, Givvable and Harris Farm Markets balance profit with social impact, as their leaders share strategies for integrating purpose into business models

Profit and purpose: Balancing short-term imperatives with long-term sustainability goals

Learn how business leaders find opportunities to set up and run a successful social enterprise – and how they find the balance to ‘do well’ and ‘do good’

The workforce skills of the future: technology and sustainability

Organisations need to upskill in technology and climate resilience to equip their workforces for the future, stimulate innovation and build competitive advantage

Future skills: The know-how you need for the next era of business

Learn which skills will be in high demand in the next era of business, and how to build those skills in your organisation

Responsible AI: How your business can steer, not fear, new tech

Learn how leading artificial intelligence experts and business leaders balance the risks and rewards of disruptive technologies

Ethical AI: navigating opportunities and risks in business

Businesses need specific guidelines and leadership strategies to leverage AI ethically and drive innovation and customer satisfaction

What financial know-how is required to run a successful SME?

Understanding your SME's finances empowers informed decision-making, fosters long-term success, and can help balance profit with purpose

Back to basics: finance 101 for small to medium enterprises

UNSW Business School Associate Professor Kristle Romero Cortés breaks down the basics of SME finance, from market flows and cost of capital to budgeting for business growth

Super power: the fund making retirement more equitable

Aware Super’s Chief of Staff, Katrina McPhee, explains how the fund is combating the gender retirement gap by leveraging its position in the superannuation market

How Aware Super is taking aim at Australia’s ‘gender retirement gap’

Aware Super’s Chief of Staff Katrina McPhee discusses closing the gender pay gap and improving financial security for women through their retirement savings

Long-term investing: how an Aussie fintech start-up grows trust and success

Pearler is on a mission to alleviate financial stress through its basic investing app and focusing on trust, transparency, and thought leadership in Fintech

Pearler ditches 'fail fast' mindset to grow trust and success

Hayden Smith, Co-founder of Pearler, emphasises the importance of instilling customer trust and confidence over rapid growth for fintech entrepreneurs

Social enterprise ticketing: building trust and attracting investors

Humanitix's journey to success as a social enterprise in the competitive ticketing industry is built on trust and attracting the right kind of investors

Selling the dream: can a strong purpose do your marketing for you?

Calling their marketing ‘unconventional’ might be putting it lightly, because until recently, Humanitix hadn’t really done any marketing at all. Or at least, not on their own

How building your brand boosts your bottom line

Organisations need to focus on things audiences love to build their brands and maximise the value of sponsorships, according to advertising expert Dee Madigan

Beyond logos: why better branding means better business

Advertising expert and ad agency owner Dee Madigan explains the role sponsorships play in creating and solidifying a strong brand

Ethical marketing: how to navigate the AI moral minefield for marketers

Link Group CMO Wendy Mak digs into the ethical side of digital marketing, explaining why marketers need to be at the forefront of the conversation, and exploring how brand-new AI tools might not be as helpful as they first seem

"This wasn't created by a human": marketing leader calls for AI ethics

There are a number of ethical complexities with AI-powered marketing campaigns, and marketing professionals need to take the lead on trust and transparency

Climate mitigation and resilience: essential skills for future leaders

What skills are required to build climate resilience in organisations and meet the challenges of climate change in the future of work?

The progress principle: how climate resilience is shaping jobs of the future

Climate resilience is an increasingly important issue for organisations around the world. How will climate change transform the skills you need to do your job?

Risky business: adapting to climate change could ‘insure’ a better future

Insurance leaders are optimistic that Australia can be more resilient in a climate-challenged future, and they’re learning new ways to deal with risk to get us there

Combating rising home insurance costs: climate solutions hold the key

Extreme weather events such as fires, floods, and severe storms are on the rise, and these have significant implications for insurance firms and homeowners

Juliet Bourke: insights from a diversity and inclusion pioneer

From mainstream lawyer to diversity and inclusion entrepreneur, Dr Juliet Bourke's career provides valuable insights for budding leaders in this space

Policy in the slow lane: can we speed up change and drive down emissions?

Before we change behaviour, we need to change policy. How can we accelerate the shift to greener, cleaner vehicles, and move away from our reliance on fossil fuels?

Purple collar workers needed to drive electric vehicle manufacturing

The electric vehicle industry is surging ahead globally, and Australia needs to take definitive steps to capitalise on important opportunities – or risk being left behind

Empowering diverse teams: six characteristics of inclusive leaders

Inclusive leadership empowers leaders to navigate diversity by emphasising six key factors for better team performance, says UNSW Business School’s Juliet Bourke

Deloitte CEO Adam Powick on how to attract and retain the best talent

Adam Powick, CEO of Deloitte Australia, says the firm has taken a number of significant steps to remain competitive in the new world of work

Juliet Bourke on harnessing the power of diversity for innovation

What are the two common assumptions around diversity of thinking that need to be challenged within organisations?

Juliet Bourke on how leaders can achieve diversity of thinking

Diversity of thinking is more of a challenge for leaders and their organisations through COVID-19, says Deloitte Australia's Juliet Bourke

Three useful things to know about diversity and inclusive leadership

Commitment to act and the courage to be vulnerable should form the foundation of any leadership model – not just inclusive leadership, according to Deloitte’s Juliet Bourke

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