News and Press Releases

For the latest on what is happening at the Australian Institute of Management please refer to the news items below.


9 November 2011
AIM Supports International Project Management Conference

AIM recently sponsored the 25th International Project Management Association's World Congress in Brisbane. The conference theme, 'Delivering the Promise', struck at the fundamental purpose of project management.


2 November 2011
Living and Breathing Change

Achieving Your Organisational PB will be delivered on the Gold Coast and in Gladstone and Mackay this month. The principles of marathon running will be applied to behavioural change and resilience in an organisation.


1 November 2011
AIM Celebrates NT's Top Managers

The Northern Territory's leading managers were recognised at the 2011 Management Excellence Awards Final and Gala Dinner, hosted by the Australian Institute of Management on Saturday 29 October.


26 October 2011
The Transferability of Learning

"Today we live in a world where continuous learning is not an option. It's a requirement." Managers are busy people. As well as strategy, planning, meeting personal targets and managing daily tasks, they also need to be committed to continuous learning, both for themselves and for individuals in their teams.


17 October 2011
Painting Depicts Rich AIM History

Australia's "Live Artist" Donna Gibb was on hand at AIM's Diamond Anniversary celebration in July to commence a 'live painting' capturing the history and essence of AIM.


10 October 2011
Cairns to Celebrate a Decade of the Great Debate

The WHK Cairns Great Debate, hosted by AIM in conjunction with the Cairns Business Women's Club, celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.


3 October 2011
TCI Sweeps LearnX Awards for Third Year Running

TheCyberInstitute (TCI), a fully owned subsidiary of AIM - Qld & NT, recently won three major awards at the 5th Annual LearnX eLearning and Training Solutions Expo, the nation's largest eLearning conference.


26 September 2011
Relationships Matter: LinkedIn

LinkedIn's slogan 'Relationships Matter' explains why the community website is the number one social media platform for professionals.


21 September 2011
Empathy at Work

In today's high pressure world, where most people are time poor, the need for managers to show empathy, to understand, sympathise and display compassion with all members of the team is absolutely vital.


13 September 2011
Businesses to crack down on qualifications fraud

Qualifications fraud is on the rise and employers are urged to screen job candidates carefully as companies around Australia look to hire new staff for the new financial year.


12 September 2011
Invest in induction rather than recruitment

Induction is an essential component of the recruitment and selection process, but as Business Systems Specialist Tamara Simon explains many employers make the mistake of overlooking this important process.


6 September 2011
The Language of Allan Pease

In this member sourced issue, AIM Fellow and world leading communication expert Allan Pease, unlocks the keys to body language in the workplace.


5 September 2011
AIM to Sponsor Churchill Fellowship

In 2012, AIM is sponsoring the Australian Institute of Management Churchill Fellowship to investigate management and leadership.


27 June 2011
RPL in Action

Experienced trainer and long-standing member Keith Taylor AFAIM recently attained a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment at AIM entirely through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).


17 June 2011
The Untold Story of FISH!

It has been 12 years since the release of the film FISH! and 11 years since the book was published. By now many know the basic story of the fish market that became world famous selling fish.


14 June 2011
Brain Fitness: AIM Accepts the Challenge

The Australian Institute of Management - Qld & NT will be participating in the Brain Fitness Challenge, a team-based event hosted by the Florey Neuroscience Institute (FNI).


2 May 2011
Strong Performance announced for 2010

One of the strongest financial results in the history of the Institute was announced at the AIM Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday 24 May 2011.


12 April 2011
Companies grow commitment to sustainability

More than two-thirds of businesses are strengthening their commitment to sustainability, according to a new global study by MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) and The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).


4 April 2011
Management Matters

In a fast paced world of competing priorities, technological change and unexpected forces of nature, the ability to manage has never been more important.


8 February 2011
AIM Qld & NT Celebrates 60 Years

AIM Queensland will celebrate its Diamond Anniversary in 2011, marking sixty years of supporting management practice in Queensland.


2 February 2011
AIM Members Engaged at Work

AIM Members have a higher rate of employee engagement than other national and international employees, according to a recent global study on employee engagement.


21 December 2010
International Speaker Series Continues

The Australian Institute of Management will continue its international speaker program in 2011 after highly successful international speaker visits in 2010.


3 December 2010
Awards Finalist Field Stronger than Ever: Chair

The Australian Institute of Management’s 2010 Management Excellence Awards acknowledged Queensland and the Northern Territory’s top managers at two sparkling Gala events.


30 November 2010
Keys for Switching to a Smaller Team

Moving to a smaller organisation is an exciting step for many managers. But habits that arguably lead to success in larger organisations can prove to be destructive within small businesses and start-ups.


19 October 2010
AIM Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

The AIM Qld & NT Board has announced the appointment of Vivienne Anthon to the position of CEO.


14 October 2010
Managing a Virtual Workforce

Management tips from four smart CEOs who have done away with traditional business formats in favour of a virtual workforce.


11 October 2010
Learning for the Twenty-First Century

There are important links between the technologies managers are beginning to use to transfer knowledge and how the human brain learns best, according to international learning expert Sharon Bowman.


4 October 2010
How to Conduct an Internal Interview

Internal candidate interviews can provide valuable insights into someone 'you think you know'.


30 August 2010
Insights from the Top: Clare Martin

NT's former Chief Minister Clare Martin shared her leadership experiences at the August AIM Information Exchange Series.


27 August 2010
Making a Name for Yourself

International speaker Scott Ginsberg was in Darwin to celebrate National Networking Week in style, and share his thoughts on success.


9 August 2010
Social Media in the Networking Mix

Managers at all levels are increasingly turning to social media tools including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter as valuable tools for business networking.


4 August 2010
Smell the Roses at Work

A recent study suggests that flowers and plants are catalysts for innovation and ideas in the workplace. Having flowers in the office can boost problem-solving skills, idea generation and creative performance for both male and female employees.