IPA Newsletter September 2023

Written by Lana May | 4 Sep 2023, 08:15 PM

Welcome to the September 2023 edition of the Industry Partners Australia newsletter.

With interest rates rising and the economy starting to slow down, we are seeing organisations under scrutiny regarding costs and expenditures. Over my 32 years in Australian industry, I have seen many of these cycles, and at some stage, they turn around. During these cycles, great leaders protect and retain the really good people in their business; these are the ones you look to on a daily basis for support. IPA is currently working in conjunction with members, providing just one element of their retention strategy by creating learning opportunities and engagement for individuals.

We continue our growth across all three markets (QLD, NSW & VIC), with a high emphasis on diversity of the membership, ensuring our members are gaining a broad spectrum of experiences. This quarter saw 639 attendees from 131 companies attend our events, which will no doubt be eclipsed once again next quarter.

These are exciting times, so get the best out of your IPA membership.

Gary Silversides | Chief Executive Officer

NEW MEMBERS

At Industry Partners Australia, we are always excited when new members join the family. We want to take this opportunity to introduce the following companies as our newest members.

In New South Wales ➡️ AstraZeneca and Lipa Pharmaceuticals

In Queensland ➡️ Orrcon Steel

In Victoria ➡️ CHEP

Please be sure to make them welcome at your next IPA event.

MEMBER REFERRALS

Being a member of IPA has many benefits, one being the ability to learn from other member companies within our network. We find it extremely rewarding to facilitate these connections, enabling this resource.

If you have any business issues that need to be resolved, remember that other companies have more than likely been through the same challenges and can help point you in the right direction. Please reach out to your IPA contact to see if we know of someone who can potentially help.

Solutions begin with a conversation!

ABOUT IPA COLLECTIVE

The recently renamed IPA Collective was formed in 2019 and enhances our capability to achieve our vision: to create a community of professionals improving the future of Australian industry, collectively making a difference.

Our IPA Collective specialists are diverse, but all have a common thread in delivering high-quality products and services; most are regarded as the best in their field.

Contact John Smith, our National Operations Manager, to learn more about how our specialist program can help you.

SPECIALIST NEWS

UPCOMING SPECIALIST WORKSHOPS

Specialist workshops are run as additional training courses outside our member events portfolio and are not included in your membership and may incur a cost. They can be facilitated by the individual specialist or a co-run event with Industry Partners Australia.

Are you an IPA Collective Specialist with something incredible to share with our community?

Email our National Brand Manager, Lana May, with the details and link to the publication.

Why not let us help you celebrate your achievements?

Quarterly Triumphs: Industry Partners Australia's Unforgettable Events

In the past quarter, Industry Partners Australia orchestrated a series of impactful events, underscoring our dedication to knowledge exchange and collaboration. Our journey spanned three states - Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria - leaving an indelible mark on the industrial landscape.

One standout was the NSW Leaders Retreat featuring future of work expert Kim Seeling Smith. With post-COVID talent attraction insights, Kim guided attendees through transformative insights and actionable strategies. Enhanced by a networking dinner, the Hunter Valley setting fostered invaluable peer-to-peer exchanges, enriching everyone’s experience.

We proudly accomplished two intake cycles of our Evolve2 Leadership program, culminating in presentation days held in both QLD and NSW.

Our commitment to quality events persisted, including Senior Leader dinners in QLD and NSW, site tours in QLD, NSW and VIC, online events, and larger state forums.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who participated, hosted, and shared their knowledge. Your collective efforts have been instrumental in successfully enriching the Australian industrial landscape through these events.

John Smith; National Operations Manager

With the support of our member companies graciously hosting and presenting at our events, our members are given the opportunity to learn from their peers. This quarter, we would like to recognise and thank the following companies for their support.