AUSTRALIAN LEADERSHIP INDEX
An ongoing research study of leadership for the greater good in Australia, by Swinburne University.
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WHAT IS LEADERSHIP FOR THE GREATER GOOD?
Watch our research experts discuss leadership below.
LEADERSHIP FOR THE GREATER GOOD
Associate Professor Samuel Wilson discusses the concept of the common good and the practice of leadership for the common good.
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
Dr Melissa Wheeler addresses the barriers, challenges and stereotypes that keep women from progressing in leadership.
LEADERSHIP SNAPSHOT
Australian Leadership Index (ALI) scores for Q1 2021 (January – March).
AFTER THE RISE COMES THE FALL: PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF LEADERSHIP PLUMMET IN 2021
- Following record highs in Q4 2020, perceptions of leadership for the greater good decreased in Q1, 2021.
- The federal government suffered the the greatest falls in perceived leadership for the greater good.
- Charities and public health institutions continue to be seen as showing exemplary leadership for the greater good.
FEATURED REPORTS
Comprehensive analysis of how perceptions of leadership are changing in response to events, over time, and across sectors and institutions.
2020 Australian Leadership Index Annual Report
In 2020, COVID-19 created a strong focus on leadership, placing increasing pressure on leaders to make decisions for the public interest, particularly at federal and state government level.
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Leadership Through the First Wave of COVID-19
In the space of eight short weeks, the threat posed by COVID-19 and the sudden absence of partisanship from the political landscape ushered in a focus on leadership for the greater good, the likes of which we have not seen for years. Australians were surveyed between March 17 and May ...
DOWNLOAD REPORTALI IS THE AUTHORITY ON LEADERSHIP IN AUSTRALIA
Against a backdrop of irresponsible leadership and ethical misconduct in our institutions, there is a growing need for leadership that serves the greater good.
Supported by the Graham Foundation, the Australian Leadership Index (ALI) is a unique national survey that provides a detailed picture of leadership in Australia.
The ALI tracks perceptions and expectations of leadership across four sectors, providing insight into how leaders can improve their leadership for the greater good.
THE LATEST ON LEADERSHIP FOR THE GREATER GOOD
Read the latest articles and reports published by the Swinburne University research team.
Women Losing Trust in Political Leaders Shows New Swinburne Research
Australian Leadership Index shows women’s perception of federal leaders took a steep dive from the end of 2020 to the first quarter of 2021.
2020 Australian Leadership Index Annual Report
In 2020, COVID-19 created a strong focus on leadership, placing increasing pressure on leaders to make decisions for the public interest, particularly at federal and state government level.
Small business might be key to Australia’s recovery, but a collective effort is required
Australians believe small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to drive our recovery post-COVID-19, but a collective effort from government, business and consumers is needed to help them thrive.
EXPLORE THE SURVEY RESULTS
The Australian Leadership Index data portal allows users to explore the results of the study in a visual, engaging and interactive way.
Users can view the results for various metrics, analyse how the data differs across specific sectors, industries and respondent profiles, filter the data by a range of important variables, and explore how the results have changed over time as the study progresses.
STAY INFORMED ABOUT LEADERSHIP IN AUSTRALIA
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