Submissions & Papers

Posted on 10/02/2023

AmCham Submission - Jobs and Skills Australia Discussion Paper

Select this link to view AmCham's submission in response to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations' Jobs and Skills Australia Discussion Paper.

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Posted on 28/11/2022

More than just boats, AUKUS is about security, resilience

In a new report, “Maximising Australia’s AUKUS Opportunity”, PwC has joined forces with the Australian British Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce to consult with their prize corporate stakeholders and other research institutions

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Posted on 21/11/2022

Position Paper on Digital Health by the AmCham Health Committee

Select this link to view a position paper on Digital Health prepared by AmCham's Health Committee.

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Posted on 18/11/2022

AmCham Letter to the Hon Ed Husic MP

Click here to reach AmCham's letter to the Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science on the priorities for industry development and growth of the Space sector.

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Posted on 28/10/2022

AmCham Submission - Defence Strategic Review

Select this link to view AmCham's submission in response to the independently led Defence Strategic Review.

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Posted on 28/09/2022

AmCham Submission - Proposed Regulatory Changes for Clinical Trials of Medical Devices Consultation

Click here to read AmCham's response to the TGA's Consultation on Proposed Regulatory Changes for Clinical Trials of Medical Devices.

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Posted on 2/09/2022

AmCham Submission - Multinational Tax Integrity and Enhanced Tax Transparency Consultation

Click here to read AmCham's response to the Consultation Paper - Government election commitments: Multinational tax integrity and enhanced tax transparency.

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Posted on 24/06/2022

Joint US Industry Statement in Support of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Select this link to read AmCham's letter expressing our support of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

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Posted on 19/04/2022

Position Paper - US National Technology Industrial Base

Click here to read AmCham's Defence and National Security Committee's paper on Australia’s inclusion in the US National Technology Industrial Base.

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Posted on 24/01/2022

Joint Association Letter to the Hon Dan Tehan MP

Select the link below to read AmCham's letter (in conjunction with the Australian Industry Group, Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), Australian Services Roundtable, Communications Alliance Ltd and the Tech Council of Australia) to th

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News

Posted on 17/02/2023

Why Nominate? AmCham Alliance Awards

In 2021, Dr Brenton Cooper won the inaugural AmCham Alliance Award in Artificial Intelligence. Brenton has led Fivecast on an incredible journey in one of the world's most revolutionary fields. Brenton sits down with AmCham to discuss the path that h

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Podcasts

Posted on 3/04/2018

How Business Really Works: Digital Journey with Moe Ali

What's new in technology and how can your business stay ahead of the game? Moe Ali, Group Vice President of Gartner ANZ, talks to Duff about cyber-security, the importance of incorporating technology insights and information to the core of business m

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Posted on 22/01/2018

How Business Really Works: Lobbying: Demystifying the Dark Art with Matthew Hingerty

Join our host Duff Watkins and Matthew Hingerty, CEO & Managing Director at Barton Deakin.

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Posted on 8/01/2018

How Business Really Works: NASA and the Future of Space Exploration with Robert M. Lightfoot Jr.

Did you know some of the research conducted in space makes our lives on Earth better? Interested in learning more? Join host Duff Watkins and our guest Robert M. Lightfoot Jr.

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Posted on 25/12/2017

How Business Really Works: Highlights of 2017 - Best of Self Improvement

Welcome to the last How Business Really Works episode of 2017. In this edition we will be listening to some of our past best discussions on self improvement.

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Posted on 11/12/2017

How Business Really Works: Why People Don't Listen to You and What to Do About It with Michael Kelly

On this episode of our How Business Really Works Podcast, Michael Kelly joins host Duff Watkins to discuss what you have to do to be heard.

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Posted on 27/11/2017

How Business Really Works: How to Tell your Story with Mark Schenk

On this podcast you will discover how you can tap into the power of your story. Joining host Duff Watkins on this How Business Really Works episode is Mark Schenk, Managing Director, Anecdote International Pty Ltd.

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Posted on 13/11/2017

How Business Really Works: Why is Infrastructure so Important with Mark Moseley

Everybody wants better infrastructure. Have you wondered why this is such a hot topic? Joining our host Duff Watkins on this HBRW episode is Mark Moseley, Chief Operating Office, Global Infrastructure Hub.

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Posted on 30/10/2017

How Business Really Works: Think Simple with Ken Segall

Every human being on earth was born with a preference for simplicity, businesses that recognise this benefit greatly. Joining our podcast host Michael Schoettler today is Ken Segall.

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Posted on 16/10/2017

How Business Really Works: Unlocking the Power of Diversity with Kirsten O'Doherty

Did you know the things that naturally attracts and supports female participation in the work force in simpler than you may think? It isn't about a positive gender bias and it isn't simply about having a female General Manager.

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Posted on 2/10/2017

How Business Really Works: The Leadership Paradigm with Jeremy Carter

How you make people feel is much more important than what you say or what you do. Our podcast guest today is Jeremy Carter, Chief Enthusiasm Officer, Rapport Leadership International.

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Posted on 18/09/2017

How Business Really Works: 5 Trends Shaping Smart Security with Mark Dunn

Is your office secure? Is it safe? Is your building, school, airport, jail, hotel secure? Smart technology is upgrading rapidly. Joining host Duff Watkins on this How Business Really Works podcast is Mark Dunn, General Manager of Honeywell Building S

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Posted on 4/09/2017

How Business Really Works: Does Your Sales Message Work For or Against You? With Nathan Williams

What’s your sales message? Is your pitch turning prospects away? On this episode of AmCham’s How Business Really Works podcast host Duff Watkins discusses why a great pitch or message is more important than ever with guest Nathan Williams.

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Posted on 21/08/2017

How Business Really Works: US Australia Alliance – Is It Still Important? with Valerie Fowler

Nobody makes it through life without allies; whether it’s business or politics, everybody needs them. On this episode of AmCham’s How Business Really Works podcast host Duff Watkins discusses the US Australian alliance and what its going to be like f

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Posted on 14/08/2017

How Business Really Works: The Business of Science & The Science of Business with Larry Marshall

Can a CEO be a scientist? Can a scientist be a CEO? Have you ever wondered what science knows about business? What do they contribute? A lot more than you are probably aware of!

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Posted on 31/07/2017

How Business Really Works: The Key to Expanding Globally with Bruno Mascart

Have you ever wanted to expand your business overseas? Wondering how you can even start? Find out on this AmCham podcast, where we hear from Bruno Mascart, the Managing Partner of Asia Pacific of Altios International.

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Posted on 17/07/2017

How Business Really Works: Changes in Trade in The 21st Century with Nate Olson

Have you wondered how the economy is affected by international trade? Are you questioning how the Trump administration will change trade policy? Find out on this AmCham “How Business Really Works” podcast.

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Posted on 3/07/2017

How Business Really Works: Anthropology as a Powerful Business Tool with DJ Belton

Are you wondering how anthropology and business strategy can coincide? Listen in on AmCham’s “How Business Really Works” podcast to gain insight on this powerful business tool with guest Douglas “DJ” Belton and host Duff Watkins.

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Posted on 19/06/2017

How Business Really Works: Veterans as an Untapped Business Resource with Tom Moore

Today you’ll learn why Australian veterans are taking over corporate Australia and could be one of the best hires you ever make! Discussing this with podcast host Duff Watkins is Tom Moore, Managing Director and CEO, WithYouWithMe.

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Posted on 5/06/2017

How Business Really Works: A Blueprint for Innovation with Mike Iarossi

Joining our host Duff Watkins is guest Mike Iarossi, Managing Director, Redshift Consulting.

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Posted on 22/05/2017

How Business Really Works: Breaking Down the Australian-US Economic Alliance with Chargé d’Affaires

Joining our host Duff Watkins today is guest Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. James Carouso.

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Posted on 8/05/2017

How Business Really Works: Port Efficiency with Gulliaume Lucci

Did you know that many infrastructure projects are completed late, over budget and unsuccessfully? So many that government and financial institutions expect and now plan for poor performance, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Posted on 24/04/2017

How Business Really Works: The High Cost of Low Performance with Mark Langley

On this episode of AmCham’s ‘How Business Really Works’ podcast we discuss the high cost of low performance with our guest Mark Langley, President and CEO, Project Management Institute (PMI).

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Posted on 10/04/2017

How Business Really Works: The Importance of Ports with Gulliaume Lucci

Are you aware of the impact and importance of ports on your life? It’s greater than you think!

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Posted on 27/03/2017

How Business Really Works: Deciphering US Politics with Dr. David Smith

Joining us today for a special extended episode is Australia’s ‘go-to guy’ for deciphering US politics Dr David Smith, Academic Director and Senior Lecturer in American Politics and Foreign Policy, United States Studies Centre.

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Posted on 13/03/2017

How Business Really Works: The Key to Strong Negotiation with Allan Parker

Negotiating, it’s something everyone does every day. Our guest today, Allan Parker, shares three little words that are the key to strong negotiation while having more productive conversations while also unlocking our potential.

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Posted on 27/02/2017

How Business Really Works: Developing Positive Leadership Skills with Sue Langley

On today’s podcast you’ll explore a roadmap for developing positive leadership underpinned by positive psychology, how leaders can become positive energizers and catalysts for organisational change and strategies leaders can employ to create a positi

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Posted on 13/02/2017

How Business Really Works: How to Build a Successful Brand with Garry Browne AM

Interested in finding out how to build a successful brand? This podcast will teach you how developing and implementing a disciplined, focused, and energetic strategy in building your brand is the key to your business’s success.

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Posted on 30/01/2017

How Business Really Works: Personal Presence with Andre Alphonso

Are you interested in learning dramatic techniques to influence, motivate and inspire others? Our podcast guest today, Andre Alphonso of The Ariel Group Australia will give you insights on where these techniques can be drawn from.

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Posted on 16/01/2017

How Business Really Works: Highlights of 2016 - Interviews 2

Welcome to the second part of our highlights of 2016. The episode brings sound advice from some of our previously recorded special guests.

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Posted on 2/01/2017

How Business Really Works: Highlights of 2016 – Interviews

In this special podcast of our highlights of 2016, we hear from many guest speakers over the last year.

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Posted on 19/12/2016

How Business Really Works: Hidden Forces Shaping Your “A Game” with Dr. Cory Middleton

Cory Middleton today speaks to our podcast host Duff Watkins about your ‘A Game’ and the hidden forces that are shaping it.

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Posted on 7/12/2016

How Business Really Works: How to Stay in Style for 198 Years with Brooks Brothers’ Andy Lew

Today our host Duff Watkins learns how a business of style stays in style with his guest Andy Lew, Managing Director Asia Pacific at Brooks Brothers.

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Posted on 28/11/2016

How Business Really Works: Building a New Economy with Governor Terry McAuliffe

Our host Duff Watkins speaks with the 72nd Governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe on this podcast episode. Since being sworn-into office, Governor McAuliffe has aggressively focused on building a new economy in Virginia.

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Posted on 14/11/2016

How Business Really Works: Infrastructure for the Future with Chris Heathcote

Chris Heathcote CEO of the Global Infrastructure Hub discusses why infrastructure is so important for every society with our host Duff Watkins. Hint: it’s infrastructure for the future.

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Posted on 31/10/2016

How Business Really Works: The New Nevada with Governor Brian Sandoval

Governor of Nevada, Brian Sandoval speaks to our podcast host Duff Watkins on ‘The New Nevada’ on our podcast today. You’ll learn how the ‘driest state in the U.S.’ leads the Nation in water innovation, why and how Nevada is the lighthouse for Econom

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Posted on 24/10/2016

How Business Really Works: How to Choose a Charity for Your Company with Judy Tanna

Have you ever wondered how a company chooses the right charity? Did you know a company should research which company they should support in the exact same way they would research a company to go into business partnership with?

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Posted on 3/10/2016

How Business Really Works: Authentic Leadership with Gavin Fox-Smith

Our podcast host today Robert Hossary, General Manager NSW/ACT at The American Chamber of Commerce discusses ‘Authentic Leadership’ with guest Gavin Fox-Smith, Managing Director at Johnson & Johnson Medical ANZ and AmCham Governor.

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Posted on 19/09/2016

How Business Really Works: The Business of Trust with Keith Dugdale

What does trust mean to you? To Keith Dugdale, Duff Watkins’ guest on today’s podcast, trust is what matters and without it, everything becomes suspicious.

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Posted on 5/09/2016

How Business Really Works: The US Presidential Election Reality Show with Matt Bai

In this episode, Duff discusses the ‘US Election Reality Show’ with Matt Bai, National Political Columnist, Yahoo! News.

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Posted on 22/08/2016

How Business Really Works: How to Tell Your Business Story with Alan Weiss

Everyone has a story and everyone needs to know how to tell their business story. Today Duff Watkins and his guest Alan Weiss will discuss why and how you need to tell this story.

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Posted on 8/08/2016

How Business Really Works: Leadership in Disruptive Times with Nick Abrahams

Duff’s guest on our podcast today is fellow AmCham Governor Nick Abrahams, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, who talks about leadership in disruptive times.

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Posted on 25/07/2016

How Business Really Works: The Murky World of Immigration with Nikki Dryden

Today our podcast will take us deep into “The Murky World of Immigration” with our host Duff Watkins and his guest Nikki Dryden of Fragomen Worldwide.

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Posted on 10/07/2016

How Business Really Works: Are You Tech Savy? An Interview with Moe Ali

Are you tech savvy? Do you really have what it takes to succeed in this digital age, or do you just think you do?

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Posted on 26/06/2016

How Business Really Works: Facts and Fictions About the TPP with Patrick Fazzone & Geoff Short

Today our host Duff Watkins has two guests; Patrick Fazzone and Geoff Short as they discuss the facts and fictions about the TPP.

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Posted on 14/06/2016

How Business Really Works: What’s Really Happening in Silicon Valley with Jeff Bleich

Duff’s guest today is Former U.S. Ambassador to Australia, Jeffrey Bleich, Jeff is now a partner in the Public Policy and Regulations practice at Dentons one of the world’s largest law firms.

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Posted on 16/05/2016

How Business Really Works: Recruitment in the Digital Age with Alan Claire

Today Duff’s guest is Alan Claire, Director at Cox Purtell. They will discuss the war for talent, or ‘recruitment in the digital age’ … Recruiters, we don’t need no stinking recruiters. You’ll hear how the digital age hasn’t killed recruitment and wh

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Posted on 2/05/2016

How Business Really Works: Sue Me – Litigation in the Modern Business World with Robert Ishak

Duff’s guest today is Robert Ishak, Co Founder, Chairman and Principal at William Roberts Lawyers.

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Posted on 18/04/2016

How Business Really Works: When Is the Best Time to Innovate? With Brad Furber

Our topic today is innovation; what it is and what it isn’t. Join our host Duff Watkins to hear insights on innovation from Brad Furber as they discuss when the best time to plant an Oak Tree is, aka the best time to innovate in your business.

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Posted on 27/03/2016

How Business Really Works: The Barriers of International Trade with Geoff Short & Patrick Fazzone

Today our host Duff Watkins has two guests; Geoff Short and Patrick Fazzone as they discuss costs and barriers of International Trade.

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Posted on 14/03/2016

How Business Really Works: The Facts about FATCA with Thomas Carden

While our regular host Duff Watkins is on sabbatical, hear Robert Hossary, AmCham’s NSW/ACT General Manager speak with Thomas Carden, International Tax Director for US Global Tax on the facts behind FATCA.

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Posted on 29/02/2016

How Business Really Works: Transforming the Way you Work with Denni Francisco

While our regular host Duff Watkins is on sabbatical, hear Robert Hossary, AmCham’s NSW/ACT General Manager speak with Denni Francisco, CEO of The Energy Project in Australia and New Zealand.

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Posted on 14/02/2016

How Business Really Works: The US Political Scene with Steve Schmidt

In this episode, hear Duff Watkins and Steve Schmidt discuss the US Political Scene.

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Posted on 1/02/2016

How Business Really Works: How Energy is Changing with Andy Vesey

To survive and thrive in changing and increasingly competitive environments, companies need to build agile business processes and systems able to anticipate, adapt and position themselves to take advantage of opportunities as they emerge.

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Posted on 19/01/2016

How Business Really Works: 2016 Christmas Special - Highlights 2 of 2015 Interviews

In this podcast we hear from Dr Duff Watkins, Davild Chalke from AustraliaSCAN, Geoff Culbert from General Electric Australia & New Zealand, John Borghetti the CEO of Virgin Australia and Angus Stewart and Glen Gooding at IBM.

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Posted on 4/01/2016

How Business Really Works: 2016 Christmas Special – Highlights of 2015 Interviews

It has been a year since we launched our AmCham Business Podcasts and we thought that we would revisit some of the highlights of the 2015 series. We have compiled some of the most interesting questions and answers from some very influential business

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Posted on 7/12/2015

How Business Really Works: Doing Business in the US with Ian Smith

Today Duff Watkins discusses doing business in the US with Ian Smith, Founder and Managing Director of the United States Connect Pty Ltd.

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Posted on 23/11/2015

How Business Really Works: GE with Geoff Culbert

In today’s episode, our message is simple; disrupt or be disrupted. Duff Watkins speaks with our guest Geoff Culbert, President and CEO of GE Australia and New Zealand.

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Posted on 9/11/2015

How Business Really Works: DHL with Gary Edstein

Our guest today is DHL Senior Vice President for Oceania, Gary Edstein. Join Gary and Duff as they discuss how Logistics “makes trade happen”.

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Posted on 26/10/2015

How Business Really Works: IBM Australia with Angus Stewart and Glen Gooding

In this episode we discuss cyber crime and cyber criminals. Duff Watkins has a discussion with Angus Stewart, IBM’s specialist in cybercrime and Glen Gooding, chief of the IBM Security Centre.

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Posted on 7/10/2015

How Business Really Works: The Business of your Health with Radek Sali

In this episode we discuss the business of your health. Duff Watkins has a discussion with our guest Radek Sali who is the CEO of the Swisse Wellness Company

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Posted on 21/09/2015

How Business Really Works: Changes in the Airline Industry with John Borghetti

Our guest is Virgin Australia CEO, John Borghetti. Join John and Duff while they discuss the changes in the airline industry that are coming your way.

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Posted on 7/09/2015

How Business Really Works: The Death of Trends with David Chalke

“The Death of Trends” is what Host Duff Watkins and Australia’s Leading Social Analyst David Chalke will be discussing. Find out why market segments are harder to advertise to and harder to analyse.

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Posted on 24/08/2015

How Business Really Works: United Airlines with Alison Espley

Duff discusses the airline industry with our guest Alison Espley, Managing Director, Japan and Asia Pacific Sales for United Airlines.

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Posted on 10/08/2015

How Business Really Works: The Revolution of Medicine with John Mattick

Duff’s guest is John Mattick is the director of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. The Garvan Institute is one of Australia’s largest medical research institutions with approximately 650 scientists, students and support staff.

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Posted on 27/07/2015

How Business Really Works: Innovation in Customer Care with David Tudehope

In this episode Duff’s guest is the Chief Executive Officer of Macquarie Telecom David Tudehope. The discussion is about customer care, or more accurately, Innovation in customer care.

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Posted on 13/07/2015

How Business Really Works: Supplier Diversity in Australia with Rod Gonzales

In this episode Duff Watkins speaks with Rod Gonzales, CEO of NANA Australia (part of NANA Development Corporation, that $2b international corporation you might not have heard of) on the Topic of Supplier Diversity: What’s It Mean, What’s It Matter?

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Posted on 29/06/2015

How Business Really Works: Financial Rewards Useful or Not? With Jairus Ashworth

Our guest this episode is Jairus Ashworth who is a partner for the reward division of Aon. Jairus has spent his working life helping working with clients and businesses to harness the power of rewards and link them to the business outcomes.

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Posted on 15/06/2015

How Business Really Works: Doing Business Around The World with Andrew Pointer

In this episode we discuss, where in the world can you do business today? It’s a global economy but every country is different. So the question is in which countries is it easiest and most difficult to do business?

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Posted on 30/05/2015

How Business Really Works: Dealing with Geopolitical Risk with David Wildman

Are you involved in international trade? Does your company trade internationally? Well then this podcast is for you! Today’s podcast is about Geopolitical Risk and Duff’s guest today is David Wildman, prior Managing Director at Forensic and Litigatio

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Posted on 25/05/2015

How Business Really Works: Cloud Computing with Jason Ryning

In this episode Duff Watkins discusses Cloud Computing with Jason Ryning Legal Director for Australia and New Zealand at Microsoft Pty Limited.

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Posted on 11/05/2015

How Business Really Works: Free Trade Agreement Strategy with Bates Gill

The CEO of the United States Studies Centre Dr Bates Gill speaks with Duff Watkins about the strategic reasons behind Free Trade Agreements (FTA). This is very topical with the imminent completion of the one of the largest FTA’s the Trans Pacific Par

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Posted on 27/04/2015

How Business Really Works: TPP Update with Hugo Llorens

In this podcast Dr Duff Watkins once again speaks with US Consul General Hugo Llorens this time about the progress of the Transpacific Partnership (TPP).

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Posted on 20/04/2015

How Business Really Works: Manufacturing in Australia with Alan Haselden

Alan Haselden was a former Managing Director Asia/Pacific of Garlock Sealing Technologies (part of US multinational public company EnPro Industries), and has an unparalleled understanding of manufacturing.

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Posted on 7/04/2015

How Business Really Works: Your Health and Innovation with Andrew Wiltshire

Our Host Dr Duff Watkins speaks candidly to Andrew Wiltshire Senior Director of Corporate Affairs Medtronic Australasia about the role that innovation plays in our health system.

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Posted on 23/03/2015

How Business Really Works: The Future of Money with Eddie Grobler

Eddie Grobler, Divisional President of MasterCard Australasia and AmCham Governor, joins Host Duff Watkins to explore what the 'Future of Money' will be in our society.

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Posted on 8/03/2015

How Business Really Works: Scientific Decision Making with Don Peppers

Don Peppers is recognised as one of the world's leading authorities on customer-focused business strategies. During a recent presentation to AmCham in Sydney, Duff Watkins had the opportunity to catch up with Don and discuss how Management use scient

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Posted on 15/02/2015

How Business Really Works: Comedy at Work with Rodney Marks

Duff Watkins interviews the enigmatic Rodney Marks about the use of Comedy at work. Does comedy increase productivity and help clarify an organisation's position or are we just goofing around?

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Posted on 1/02/2015

How Business Really Works: Risky Business with Kevin Bates

Kevin Bates joins host Duff Watkins in discussing Risk in today's business environment and if if it is possible to protect your organisation against it.

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Posted on 19/01/2015

How Business Really Works: Sales Truths with Mike Schoettler

In this latest podcast Dr Duff Watkins has a conversation with Mike Schoettler, Managing Director of Sales Sense and Fellow Governor of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia about changing face of sales.

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Posted on 5/01/2015

How Business Really Works: Why Choose AmCham with Niels Marquardt

AmCham CEO Niels Marquardt speak to host Duff Watkins about the role of AmCham in today's business environment and its benefit to the Australian and US business community.

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Posted on 1/01/2015

How Business Really Works: 11 Reasons to do Business in Australia with Duff Watkins

In this inaugural podcast we interview Dr Duff Watkins (who will be the host for future AmCham podcasts) on the Right Way to do Business in Australia.

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Posted on 1/01/2015

How Business Really Works: G20 with Hugo Llorens

In this podcast Dr Duff Watkins speaks with US Consul General Hugo Llorens about the G20, US Government and more.

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