Category: Case Studies

Everyone has goals and wants to improve their lot in life Self-sabotage is a very common behavior and so ingrained in our beliefs and values that often we are not even aware that we are doing it. We set ourselves up for social, emotional and professional failure while at the same time telling ourselves that… Continue reading Avoid self sabotage by asking these Questions

1. Build genuine personal connections. Networking events are a bit like being set up on a blind date, and similar rules apply. Don’t take over the conversation and talk about yourself and your business. People want to feel that you are genuinely interested in them. Ask questions to get to know the other person and… Continue reading Networking Tips To Help You Make A Great First Impression

I am delighted to announce that I have very warmly been welcomed to join the Skills Strategies International team based in Mandurah. I have over 30 years’ experience of customer service, leadership and education. I grew up in England where my parents ran a typical English Pub and after a stint working in customer service… Continue reading Trainer Introduction Michelle Dobbs

Vocational Education and Training is all about learning industry skills. So……… it should be easy to align the requirements of the units of competency and qualifications with the industry requirements. The tips that follow are a result of working with businesses to provide them with qualifications or units of competency for their staff.   Tip… Continue reading Five Tips for Giving Businesses the Training They Want

Exposed by Royal Commissions and now COVID 19, the Aged Care Industry languor, inefficient and broken, with recommendations continuously ignored by Government. Privatised by John Howard to avoid the endless cost of providing for an ageing population, the industry is now serviced by providers making profit from the suffering of our elderly, one of our… Continue reading We Need a Solution to Current Aged Care Provision

With Skills Strategies International turning 25 years old we are taking this opportunity to showcase our amazing trainers that are the lifeblood of the organization. The first trainer we are showcasing is David Hermans, the head of Skills Strategies International’s Victoria department. David operates the Victoria wing of SSI out of Allansford VIC and has… Continue reading Trainer Profile 1: David Hermans

Today I sat down with one of Skills Strategies International’s newest trainers Samantha Hopewell to discuss her training journey and what has inspired her to become a thought leader in the vocational education industry. So Sam, tell me a bit about yourself? My love of the water sees me on the Swan River most days… Continue reading Trainer Profile 02: Samantha Hopewell

Michael Gordon is the Training Manager for Skills Strategies international putting him in charge of all training that goes through the SSI offices. While performing this position Michael is also the trainer you are most likely to see when training the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment at the Balcatta office and online. Along… Continue reading Trainer Profile 3: Michael Gordon

Human existence has gone through many ages. We had the stone age with the hunters and gatherers where life was uncertain and short. The Agrarian revolution transformed uncertainty into something with much more planning and stability. The Industrial Revolution went a step further and reduced our dependence upon nature and the seasons. Since then we… Continue reading Agility

According to the Bureau of Statistics (ABS), there were 2 309 436 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia in 2018, accounting for 99.8% of all businesses. The majority of Australian businesses are non-employing (62% of small businesses or 1 435 547). Running your own business is one of the most rewarding employment activities you… Continue reading Running your own Business