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Dr David Schmidtchen
David is the Professor of Practice in Public Sector Management at UNSW Canberra. He has over 30 years of experience through careers in the Australian Army, consulting, and government. He has practical experience in partnering with government leaders to design and deliver transformation through professional education, organisational design, behaviour change, and compelling communication.
David’s research and practice focus on enhancing the design and delivery of professional education courses in public sector leadership, management, and implementation. He works with government and industry partners to integrate academic research with practical experience to uplift workforce capability.
Drawing on his experience in leadership and management, David writes and speaks regularly about work, workforce and workplace challenges, organisational change, and behaviour change. He is the author of three books and numerous articles on people, work, technology, and organisation.
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David is a regular contributor to the Mandarin.
Taming the consulting industry when 'doing the right thing is an objective reality
Where can we find ethical leaders?
Integrity is where good leadership begins
The fish is still rotting from the head
When it comes to trust there is more to measuring than counting
Workforce infrastructure is critical for performance
The burnout challenge: Have you mentally checked out?
The hybrid workplace calls for adaptive leadership
Productivity at work relies on action, not location
What if organisations are not working anymore
There are other factors at play for Australia's cyber security strategy
Memberships
Graduate, Australian Institue of Company Directors
Registered Psychologist, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Fellow, Australian Human Resource Institute