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Author Archives: Chia Moan

If you are stuck…move

nz-jumpingWalk, run, dance, stand on your head, hang a picture; go to a museum, skating rink, climbing wall or a swimming pool.  Why? Physical movement literally increases the amount of oxygen to your brain.  As often as we ignore this fact, our mind and body are directly, physically and energetically connected.  Sensory stimulation, input from the external environment can unlock stale thinking and the prison of logic and make you more alive to the world.Finding the metaphor in the movement can be salutary.  Not to be too heady about it, but let the metaphor emerge, watch out for it,  notice it: ask the question, “how is this like … my work, my attitude to life.”
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Regional Development Australia: hit the ground running with us

The creation of Regional Development Australia has led to the establish of a streamlined structure replacing the former ACCs and regional development boards.   Across the country, these new committees are now coming to grips with a reconfigured geographic area,  diverse and newly acquainted committee members, and uncertainty about professional staff to support this transition.  Besides, getting on their feet, there are high expectations to deliver results in the form of a business plan and a strategy for a regional plan.

The Make Stuff Happen team is already working with one of these boards to make sure they come up shining by helping with the business planning process for this year including elements of the design of the regional planning process.

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