TPM v26 n7 Table of Contents

02 A Message from the President

04 Letters to the Editor

06 News

• AIPM Synergy with Sypaq
• Inaugural intake for Queensland Centre
• The latest media coverage for AIPM
• Hard Hats raise money for kids
• Moves to go national on OHS standards

Features: 10 War for Talent

A major skills shortfall coupled with a boom in construction is calling for employers to take action. What clever ways can they use to attract and keep good people?

13 Design me a Lounge

A sneak preview at designer Marc Newson’s latest work: the plushest passenger lounge on the planet.

14 Public Private Partnerships

Australia is one of the leading countries in the world-wide revolution of PPPs. What are the pros and cons of this model of government procurement? Plus PPP success stories.

18 Women in PM

‘Toughest women in Australia’ jumps sectors: Newly appointed MD for Imagine, Michele Morrison talks about her rise to success through a career in property project management.

20 Surviving Sustainability

Sustainability consultant, John Brodie, challenges project managers to turn environmental concerns into commercial advantage.

22 Managing the Multicultural Team

Managers can maximise their team’s diversity if they understand the business behaviour of different cultures. Cross-cultural consultant, Joost Thissen, suggests some ways to tackle differences.

Inside AIPM

24 National Conference

Hobart’s attractions are tempting delegates to Tassie for the National AIPM Conference in October.

26 Project Management Achievement Awards

27 Council Updates

• Finance Sector Working Group signs off on standards
• New forum to support PM research
• Planner-schedulers have their own community of practice

30 People

• Job ads
• Moves in the Industry

32 Events

Calendar of AIPM Events