Wendy Perry

Leading with Impact and Innovation – Insights, Energy and New Connections for 2026

Business, Entrepreneurship, Events, Innovation, International, Speaking, Vocational Education and Training /

The Leading with Impact and Innovation Networking Event brought together an extraordinary mix of people from business, education, entrepreneurship, economic development, VET and TVET, technology, wellbeing, workforce planning and community leadership. What began as an end-of-year gathering became a genuinely energising evening that sparked ideas, opened doors and reinforced just how much capability and ambition […]

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AI and Strategic Foresight Applied to the Australian VET System and Qualification Reform

21st Century Capabilities, Innovation, Vocational Education and Training /

AI can mean Appreciative Inquiry as well as Artificial Intelligence, and visiting the USA earlier this year, it has become very clear about the things that are working well in Australia’s VET system, where applying this Appreciative Inquiry methodology asks how we amplify these strengths. So, what are some of the components of VET in

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Essential Role of Deskless Workers and How to Enhance Their Experience

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Deskless workers, who comprise up to 80% of the global workforce, are fundamental to numerous industries such as healthcare, construction, retail, & services. These employees typically do not have a fixed office or desk and often engage in field or frontline work​ (Simpplr)​​ (eXo Platform)​. Despite their significant numbers, deskless workers have historically received less

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The next version of the CES mustn’t be designed by bureaucrats in a bubble aka what do clients really need?

Employment Services, Entrepreneurship /

In the rapidly evolving world of work, the needs of job seekers and those venturing into self-employment are becoming increasingly complex.  As we look toward the next iteration of Workforce Australia with the Commonwealth Employment Services (CES), it’s crucial to consider an innovative approach that addresses not just the technical aspects of employment but also

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An Australian National Skills Passport: Misguided Investment

Vocational Education and Training /

The proposition for an Australian National Skills Passport appears to be a step backwards, rather than forwards, for workforce development. This concept is not novel; it has resurfaced periodically over the past two decades in Australia but has never gained traction. The reasons for this are numerous and grounded in both practical and strategic considerations.

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Future of Employment Services in Australia – Responding to the Rebuilding Employment Services Report

Employment Services, Entrepreneurship, Vocational Education and Training /

Firstly, a thank you to the Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment Services members, and those that sent in submissions, as this is a mammoth piece of work, with much thought and feedback that has been considered for the final report. This blog, ‘Future of Employment Services in Australia – Responding to the Rebuilding Employment

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Speaking Topics for 2024

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Download: Wendy Perry One pager v0.3 With over 27 years of speaking and presenting experience, pick and choose the topics and experiences that you are interested in, to build a remarkable conference program and get the bonus of multi-functional speaker that is also a great MC.  Speaking on topics across: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Designing Entrepreneurial

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Entrepreneurial Mindset and the Power of Personal Branding

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“On behalf of the Multicultural Business and Entrepreneur Network (MBEN) Conference 2023 organising team, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional contribution as a Speaker at the Conference which took place on 10th October.  Your insights and expertise greatly enriched the conference, making it a memorable and valuable experience for all delegates.

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