AUSTRALIAN LEADERSHIP INDEX
An ongoing research study of leadership for the greater good in Australia, by Swinburne University.
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Discussing key issues in leadership
Our team of experts discusses a range of topical issues in leadership.
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Future of Leadership - Dr Melissa Wheeler
As part of our ‘Future of Leadership’ series, Dr Melissa Wheeler, Senior Lecturer in Management at Swinburne University, discusses how the general public, employees and consumers expect leaders to be more accountable, transparent and ethical, and how Australians prefer to engage with companies and institutions who are leading ‘for the greater good’ of society.
Leadership and moral dilemmas
Dr Melissa Wheeler summarises her publication in Journal of Business Ethics, asking what responsible leaders should do when faced with a moral dilemma.
What is leadership? Maree Norden Interview
As part of a new series on the future of leadership, Maree Norden, Manager of Diversity & Inclusion at Swinburne University of Technology, discusses what makes a good leader.
MFSU Leadership Hackathon Summary
What does leadership 4.0 need to look like? ALI researchers Associate Professor Samuel Wilson & Dr Melissa Wheeler took part in the Menzies Foundation & Swinburne University of Technology Leadership Hackathon.
Leadership for the greater good
Associate Professor Samuel Wilson discusses the concept of the common good and the increasing interest in the practice of leadership for the common good.
Barriers faced by women in leadership
Dr Melissa Wheeler addresses the common barriers, challenges and stereotypes that keep women from progressing in leadership positions.
LEADERSHIP SNAPSHOT
Australian Leadership Index (ALI) scores for Q2 2021 (April – June).
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LEADERSHIP FOR THE COMMON GOOD?
- Overall, the government sector holds its ground, but experiences sharp declines in perceived ethicality, transparency and accountability.
- The lacklustre performance of the business and NFP leadership continues, but the decline in public esteem has stalled for now.
- Aussies continue to view charities, not government institutions, as the stewards of the public 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.
Seen to be green? Research reveals how environmental performance shapes public perceptions of our leaders
Governments wanting to be seen as good leaders must have strong, well-implemented climate and environment policies. And when media coverage and public debate is heavily focused on these issues, governments cannot easily brush them aside.
What we expect from our leaders: An intergenerational comparison
Is there any evidence to suggest people of different ages have different expectations concerning leadership? We answer this question with data collected from the Australian Leadership Index.
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.
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.
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