Dr Gayle C. Avery

Professor Gayle Avery explores the most effective methods for resolving conflict.

At work it’s tempting to simply focus on getting the current project done and to forget that every business also needs a solid management basis. Not attending to management is a huge mistake because good management is crucial for high performance – irrespective of whether the organisation is public or private, or in engineering, health or any other field.

Company values go beyond mere words on a page, writes Professor Gayle Avery.

Employers that care about the wellbeing of their staff, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders do better in the long run, writes Professor Gayle Avery.

Does your work actually matter – to you? To your employees? Answers to these questions are important because today many employees are looking for meaning and purpose in their work, in addition to receiving a paycheque. Most people – particularly the younger generation – prefer to do something that also adds value to the world.

International Women in Engineering Day once again reminds us of the gender disparity in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Some progress has been made in addressing serious barriers for attracting and retaining women in STEM occupations

Opinion: Learning is for everyone – all the time, writes Professor Gayle Avery.

Recognising performance that goes above and beyond doesn’t always have to be expensive, writes Dr Gayle Avery. But it does have to be executed properly and appropriately.

It’s one thing to manage a business when times are good, but what do you do during difficult times – such as in an economic slowdown?