NousCast

Performance measurement is often seen as a technical exercise, but at its core, it's about understanding whether an organisation is achieving what it set out to achieve. In this episode of A Little Bit of Nous , host Allen Dorsey sits down with Nous Principal Greg Joffe to explore how organisations can build performance frameworks that support better decisions, stronger accountability and more eff...

In this episode, Allen Dorsey sits down with Anita Sarris to explore what it takes to build organisations where people can do their best work. Drawing on her background in organisational psychology and experience across resources, energy and government, Anita shares her perspective on why long-term workforce planning and a focus on capability matter more than headcount alone. They discuss the ofte...

In this episode, Allen Dorsey sits down with Mark Baines to explore what the rise of AI means for the future of work, decision-making and defence. Drawing on his experience across digital systems, military strategy and the defence and security sector, Mark shares his perspective on where AI can enhance human decision-making, from analysing vast amounts of data to supporting commanders and autonomo...

In this episode, Allen Dorsey sits down with Nous Principal Michael Rathjen to unpack one of the biggest questions facing leaders today: how do you make decisions about AI when the future is moving so quickly? Michael shares his perspectives on why AI is more than just another technology shift, how organisations should think about change, and why having a clear direction matters more than having a...

In this episode, Allen Dorsey speaks with Nous Group's Chief Marketing Officer, Lauren Douge about the leadership lessons she's learned over 11 years leading marketing at Nous. Lauren reflects on the mindset shifts that have shaped her leadership journey, from championing new ideas and driving change to building consensus and leading collaboratively. She shares practical advice for emerging leader...

In this episode, Allen and Rachel Flitman, Director, Nous Group explore the concept of co-design as collaborative creation with stakeholders, emphasising its importance in problem definition, risk reduction, and equitable outcomes, illustrated by a case study with Australian Red Cross on community resilience, and highlights the ongoing relevance of human-centered co-design in a digital future. Abo...

In this episode, Allen and Carlos Blanco, a Principal at Nous Group, discuss the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for businesses, emphasising that while ESG covers broad issues such as climate change and labour standards, organisations should focus on the most material factors relevant to their strategy to create real value, rather than simply comply with regulations. He hi...

In this episode, Allen Dorsey, Host, and Sally Higgins, a Director at Nous Group and a farmer, discuss sustainable agriculture as a holistic food and fibre system that nourishes the environment, supports resilient communities and promotes a healthy farming workforce. Drawing on her personal experience growing up in regional Queensland and starting a mixed cattle and cropping farm with her partner,...

“I am hugely supportive of those things that the other consulting firms are doing. But in many respects, it’s almost icing on the cake of their core business model. For us, positive influence is the cake.” - Tim Orton, CEO and Managing Principal, Nous Group. We interview Nous Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Principal Tim Orton to see how he defines positive influence, how he believes it...

In this NousCast special we are talking about digital health, and how a group of hospitals in Melbourne came together to establish a united electronic medical record (EMR). The group of hospitals are known as the Parkville Precinct. Their combined efforts to establish an EMR are helping to improve health outcomes for patients and making life a whole lot easier for clinicians.  In this episode we h...

Life in the military can offer many lessons for leaders across an array of organisations. In this NousCast special, we explore the hallmarks of good performance and positive culture, the leadership skills required to deliver it, and strategies for enabling people to achieve their best. In conversation is: Tim Orton , the founder and CEO of Nous Group. Tim has consulted with a wide array of organis...

From business to government, defence forces to sporting organisations, integrity in leadership is in the spotlight. In this NousCast special, we discuss the power and relevance of leadership integrity and ethics.  In conversation is: Tim Orton , the founder and CEO of Nous Group. Tim has consulted with a wide array of organisations on big strategic challenges. Tim leads major transformation progra...

“What we’ve found is in working with organisations, once they start to make something happen, more things become possible. … It’s better to do stuff than to talk about it too much. ‘A bigger idea of success’ is an argument for action, it’s not a philosophy alone.” - Tim Orton, CEO and Managing Principal, Nous Group In this episode of NousCast we turn the spotlight on ourselves as Nous launches our...

The NousCast podcast brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. In each episode of our third series, NousCast will feature interviews with Nous clients and consultants to a cutting-edge project, from the challenge to the approach, outcomes and lessons learnt.

The NousCast podcast brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. In each episode of our third series, NousCast will feature interviews with Nous clients and consultants to a cutting-edge project, from the challenge to the approach, outcomes and lessons learnt.

The NousCast podcast brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. In each episode of our third series, NousCast will feature interviews with Nous clients and consultants to a cutting-edge project, from the challenge to the approach, outcomes and lessons learnt.

The NousCast podcast brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. In each episode of our third series, NousCast will feature interviews with Nous clients and consultants to a cutting-edge project, from the challenge to the approach, outcomes and lessons learnt.

The NousCast podcast brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. In each episode of our third series, NousCast will feature interviews with Nous clients and consultants to a cutting-edge project, from the challenge to the approach, outcomes and lessons learnt.

The NousCast podcast brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. In each episode of our fourth series, NousCast will feature interviews with Nous clients and consultants to a cutting-edge project, from the challenge to the approach, outcomes and lessons learnt.

The NousCast Shorts podcast series brings you fresh thinking on some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. Each episode of NousCast Shorts will feature a rapid-fire interview with a Nous consultant about an emerging issue in their area of expertise – in about the time it takes to have a cup of coffee. Nous Group is an international management consultancy that is bold and engaging f...

Thanks for listening to the latest edition of NousCast Shorts. You can find out more about Kirsty Elderton and Kelly Rowe on our website. There you will also find the article “How human-centred design can transform government service delivery during COVID and beyond” . You can connect with Kirsty and Kelly via LinkedIn. Nous Group is an international management consultancy that is bold and engagin...

Thanks for listening to the latest edition of NousCast Shorts. You can find out more about Tim Orton and Edward Curry-Hyde , and read their article, “Our universities have been gold medallists before – here’s how they can do it again“ , on the Nous website. You can also connect with Tim and Edward via LinkedIn. Nous Group is an international management consultancy that is bold and engaging for per...

Thanks for listening to the latest edition of NousCast Shorts. You can find out more about Ant Bagshaw and read his article, “The pros and cons of modularisation: build your own adventure?” , on the Nous website. You can also connect with Ant via LinkedIn . Nous Group is an international management consultancy that is bold and engaging for performance and influence. We help organisations in Austra...

Thanks for listening to the latest edition of NousCast Shorts. You can find out more about Simon Guttmann and read his article, “Managing climate change risk needs every part of an organisation to act” , on the Nous website. You can also connect with Simon via LinkedIn . Nous Group is an international management consultancy that is bold and engaging for performance and influence. We help organisat...

Thanks for listening to the latest edition of NousCast Shorts. You can find out more about Martijn Schroder and read his article, “Business improvement programs that deliver a 10-fold return? Here’s how it can happen.” , on the Nous website. You can also connect with Martijn via LinkedIn . Nous Group is an international management consultancy that is bold and engaging for performance and influence...