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# JNW Strategic Consulting

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- [](https://jnw.au/5505-2/) - Strong governance does not happen by accident. High-performing Boards continually reflect, challenge themselves and look for opportunities to improve. Recently, JNW Strategic Consulting completed an independent Board and Audit & Risk Committee performance review for a public sector organisation. The review highlighted many strengths, including strong leadership, constructive board dynamics, effective oversight and a positive
- [Do you feel comfortable with New Tech](https://jnw.au/do-you-feel-comfortable-with-new-tech/) - Attended the recent Australian Institute of Company Directors Tech Governance Forum this week and came away reflecting on just how rapidly technology governance expectations are evolving for Boards and executives. A few themes strongly resonated throughout the discussions: • Technology governance is no longer just an “IT issue” — it is now a core strategic,
- [Make sure your Governance is Not Naughty, but Nice.](https://jnw.au/make-sure-your-governance-is-not-naughty-but-nice/) - In 2026, it won’t be one major risk that catches Boards and Executives off guard. It will be the accumulation of smaller, underestimated risks hiding on the shelf. The organisations that stay ‘nice, not naughty’ will be those that invest in strong governance, clear accountability and disciplined execution. Below is a summary of JNW’s Top
- [What Creates High Performance Teams](https://jnw.au/what-creates-high-performance-teams/) - Finals, Footy & High-Performing Teams Don’t you love this time of year? Finals are upon us. The spring heat, the smell of freshly cut grass, the buzz of helicopters overhead, and the expert commentary around the water cooler. It’s an exciting, nervous, fun time of year. It always makes me reflect: what truly makes a
- [Prepare for 2025’s Change Strategically](https://jnw.au/prepare-for-2025s-change-strategically/) - From all the commentary, it’s fair to say it is likely to be volatile. With numerous geopolitical conflicts and the commencement of a new Trump administration, supply chains and business models will no doubt be further disrupted and require refinement. Agile, customer focused businesses with a clear purpose and value differentiation will be the
- [AI Data Governance Framework - You Need to Get it RIGHT](https://jnw.au/ai-data-governance-framework-you-need-to-get-it-right/) - Due to advancements in AI, robotics, and energy storage technologies, the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 predicts a substantial shift in the global labor market by 2030. Projections indicate the creation of around 170 million new jobs, alongside an estimated displacement of 92 million roles, ultimately resulting in a net increase of
- [JNW proudly support the McGrath Foundation](https://jnw.au/jnw-proudly-support-the-mcgrath-foundation/)
- [Time to scan for Emerging Risks](https://jnw.au/time-to-scan-for-emerging-risks/) - Directors and officers have a duty to address reasonably forseeable risks. They need to be satisfied that their risk framework, risk appetite and management reporting are appropriate for the circumstances. So what's on the horizon that You need to consider? Data Privacy Act breaches - we know the impact that such breaches have had on
- [JNW Supports the Hawthorn Network](https://jnw.au/jnw-supports-the-hawthorn-network/) - JNW is excited to be part of the Hawthorn Network. Managing Director, Jeff Webb, is an independent member of the HFC Governance, Risk, Integrity and Compliance Board Sub-committee and is always happy to assist businesses increase their strategic awareness of risks through these challenging times. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeffreydwebb_member-spotlight-jnw-strategic-consulting-activity-7170999781446545408--BBv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
- [What’s on your 2024 de-risk-mas list?](https://jnw.au/whats-on-your-2024-de-risk-mas-list-2/) - Do you feel “doing business” is harder post COVID?While prosperous, since 2021 there has been a constant shift of pressures:Pandemic business disruptionSupply chain strainsCyber data hacksRising cost of delivery and interest ratesAttracting and retaining staffRegulatory changesEmergence of AI technologyGeopolitical and climate events During the year, JNW has been responding to Board and Executive’s requests to assist
- [Recession Risk - Are You Prepared?](https://jnw.au/recession-risk-are-you-prepared/) - Recession Risk - Are You Prepared? With rising interest rates, supply chain and workforce issues and elevated inflation, operating costs are quickly and steeply increasing. A recent paper by Goldman Sachs (see attached) suggests the current risk of recession is around 25%, but if the US enters recession, the odds rise above 50%. Do you
- [Adelaide Football Club Financial Controls HealthCheck](https://jnw.au/adelaide-football-club-financial-controls-healthcheck/) - It was a pleasure to conduct an independent review of select financial controls for the Adelaide Football Club (AFC). With cost pressures being driven by inflation, it is now more important than ever, to ensure you have strong controls over procurement, goods receipting, inventory management and accounts payable. If you need help determining whether your
- [Post COVID Controls HealthChecker](https://jnw.au/post-covid-controls-healthchecker-have-hybrid-working-models-increased-the-chances-of-fraud/) - While there has been plenty of attention in the media regarding whistleblowers and the cost of fraud to businesses, what has not been a focus is the value of establishing a strong whistleblower framework within risk programs and corporate governance structures.
- [Preparing for High Consequence, Low Probability Risk Events](https://jnw.au/preparing-for-high-consequence-low-probability-risk-events/) - In light of the one in one hundred year Pandemic, and the ongoing unprecedented events such as supply chain issues, increasing energy costs, rising interest rates and staffing shortages, it is time for meaningful discussion about those High Consequence Low Probability incidents that could impact the achievement of your business’s strategic objectives. Whilst successful in
- [Federal Budget 2022-23 Snapshot](https://jnw.au/federal-budget-2022-23-snapshot/) - For small business, the Federal Budget does encourage digital adoption. It provides short term relief at the petrol bowzer and addresses cost of living stresses. Will it balance the need to continue economic growth without placing pressure on inflation and interest rates. Or is it focused on winning an election. Its time to consider the
- [Regulatory Compliance - Are you comfortable?](https://jnw.au/regulatory-compliance-are-you-comfortable/) - With recent high-profile compliance risk failures making headlines, businesses having to pay record fines, board chairs and CEOs being forced to resign, and reputations being damaged, resulting in reduced trust from customers and the community, Boards and Management are now very conscience on ensuring strong oversight controls over legislative requirements. JNW is seeing clients evolve
- [Strategic Mentoring - Helping Businesses Survive and Evolve](https://jnw.au/strategic-mentoring-helping-businesses-survive-and-evolve/) - During COVID, I chose to become a mentor of the VCCI Business Recovery Resilience Mentoring Program. I wanted to assist struggling small businesses by offering strategic insights into how they could pivot and adjust to the significant risks and impediments place on them because of COVID lockdowns. I was also curious, having provided strategic and
- [Inspiring](https://jnw.au/inspiring/) - Thanks para-athletes for displaying courage, trailblazing, perspective and leadership.
- [Time for Inspired Strategic Leadership](https://jnw.au/time-for-inspired-strategic-leadership/) - Time for Inspired Strategic Leadership We are currently living through a really tough time. The pandemic is overwhelming. People are silently suffering, the isolation restricting livelihoods and the sadness felt from the health impacts. Unfortunately our trust in leaders has been eroded by political self-interest, non-transparent decisions, poor behaviour and inconsistent populist actions. Society is
- [Mindset - are you in control? Hear what Ash Barty's mindset coach Ben Crowe has to say...](https://jnw.au/mindset-are-you-in-control-hear-what-ash-bartys-mindset-coach-ben-crowe-has-to-say/) - No doubt all Aussies are proud of Ash Barty's and Dylan Alcott's Wimbledon achievements. As a strategic consultant, I am always curious to understand how great players/CEO's manage their mindset to control external distractions and the internal voice inside their head, at critical decision moments. For those willing to invest 50 minutes, attached is an
- [8 Trends That Will Define 2021 - And Beyond](https://jnw.au/8-trends-that-will-define-2021-and-beyond/) - COVID is continuing to change business models and the way products and services are delivered. McKinsey has identified the following as the key transformers of tomorrow.
- [JNW a Silver Sponsor of the Hawks in Business](https://jnw.au/jnw-a-silver-sponsor-of-the-hawks-in-business/) - Click here to read 0ur very first ad. JNW HFC_Ad 3-21
- [Whistleblower Programs Add Value](https://jnw.au/whistleblower-programs-add-value/) - While there has been plenty of attention in the media regarding whistleblowers and the cost of fraud to businesses, what has not been a focus is the value of establishing a strong whistleblower framework within risk programs and corporate governance structures.
- [Tool for Future Council Planning](https://jnw.au/tool-for-future-council-planning/) - Tool for Future Council Planning (452KB)
- [“BPR Conversations” first newsletter](https://jnw.au/bpr-conversations-first-newsletter/) - “BPR Conversations” first newsletter (479KB)
- [Strategic Conversations in Local Government](https://jnw.au/strategic-conversations-in-local-government/) - Strategic Conversations in Local Government (772KB)
- [Rate Capping Framework - are you prepared?](https://jnw.au/rate-capping-framework-are-you-prepared/) - Rate Capping Framework – are you prepared? (718KB)
- [You too can be ridiculously liked!](https://jnw.au/you-too-can-be-ridiculously-liked/) - How do you become ridiculously liked! – September 2016
- [Cyber Risk is Real - Will You Be Held to Ransom](https://jnw.au/cyber-risk-is-real-will-you-be-held-to-ransom/) - Cyber Risk – May 2017
- [Is Privacy and Data Security one of your key Risks?](https://jnw.au/is-privacy-and-data-security-one-of-your-key-risks/) - Privacy & Data Security – Feb 2018 (280KB)
- [Tips for preparing for a pandemic](https://jnw.au/tips-for-preparing-for-a-pandemic/) - Preparing for a Pandemic – Feb 2020 (363KB)
- [Are you ready for the post pandemic "New Normal"?](https://jnw.au/are-you-ready-for-the-post-pandemic-new-normal/) - Ready for the ‘New Normal’? – April 2020 (415KB)
- [Are you Prepared to Capture the Post Pandemic Growth?](https://jnw.au/are-you-prepared-to-capture-the-post-pandemic-growth/) - Happy New Year. JNW is positive about 2021. As Victoria’s economy recovers from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, now is the time to establish a strategic agenda to navigate out of the complexities of COVID and capitalise on the potential upside growth. To help, we thought we would share some of our learnings obtained
- [JNW Strategic Consulting’s Opportunity Tips for 2021](https://jnw.au/jnw-strategic-consultings-opportunity-tips-for-2021-2/) - Congratulations,You have survived a most unprecedented year. History will write that 2020 was a very challenging year for livelihoods, both personally and business wise. With Christmas coming up, it is apt to reflect and congratulate ourselves on getting through this significant event.Moving into 2021, it is important we take the learnings and move from resilience
- [Business Mentors can add significant value to your business!](https://jnw.au/business-mentors-can-add-significant-value-to-your-business/) - Mentors can add significant value to your business! I often like to read articles from Michael Yardney, a successful Property Investor who owns Metropole. Here is a quote from him about finding the right mentors... Let me know if it resignates with you! "Perspective is something that you can’t buy – but it’s something you
- [COVID Vaccine Rollout Risks - Don't Pop the Corks Just Yet](https://jnw.au/covid-vaccine-rollout-risks-dont-pop-the-corks-just-yet/) - https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-s-vaccine-plan-under-a-cloud-following-new-european-export-rules-20210127-p56x7b.html With the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccines positively imminent, businesses still need to remain vigilant and nimble to respond to any timing set-backs. Presently it is envisaged that Australia's vaccination program will be complete by October, which is great news for a "return to normal". However, if you contemplate the global deployment risks
- [COVID-19: Risks to Combat](https://jnw.au/covid19-risks-to-combat/) - Are Your Controls Still Effectively Managing Your Risks Warren Buffett says “you only see who is swimming naked, when the tide goes out”. Today, business models are quickly changing, staff are working from home, service delivery is going online and the focus is on response and recovery from COVID-19. This is distracting attention away from
- [ASIC berate boards with APRA/CBA report](https://jnw.au/asic-berate-boards-with-apra-cba-report/) - Whilst the obligations for board members has not changed, the spotlight is being shone on practices that may have slipped down in agenda priority - oversight of risk, culture, roles and responsibilities and remuneration structures. To ensure a balanced response, JNW recommends that the Executive Team conduct a Self-Assessment HealthCheck against the APRA findings. Ideally
- [Water reforms - desal to be turned on](https://jnw.au/water-reforms-desal-to-be-turned-on/) - Based on an article published today in the Age by Marc Moncrief and Josh Gordon, it appears likely that Melbourne will access water from the desalination plant in Wonthaggi for the first time. The persistent drought conditions have led the state government to consider water reforms such as: allocation of 75 gigalitres in Lake Eildon belonging to Melbourne's
- [Tips for Completing a Rate Variation Application](https://jnw.au/tips-completing-rate-variation-application/) - Financial Areas of Focus Local council expert Jeff Webb from JNW Strategic Consulting, who assisted the Essential Service Commission (ESC) with the development of the rate capping framework and is assisting Frankston City Council develop a Service Planning Costing Methodology, recommends all applications needs to be clear on purpose and be financially congruent to both
- [Corporate Governance – How to save brand damage and have a happy new year](https://jnw.au/corporate-governance-save-brand-damage-happy-new-year/) - https://vimeo.com/247892473 As 2017 draws to a close, we reflect on what constitutes Good Corporate Governance and challenge everyone, as a resolution for 2018, to ask the hard questions on whether their organisation is doing the right thing! Please enjoy our insights into how to save brand damage. I have also added a little bit of
- [Have a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year.](https://jnw.au/merry-christmas-happy-safe-new-year/) - Being innovative, JNW is pleased to send you a Merry Christmas Video. I am sure you will enjoy it… especially the end. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year - Jeff Webb, Managing Director. https://vimeo.com/195250329
- [JNW Strategic Consulting’s 2020 Control Focus Tips](https://jnw.au/jnw-strategic-consultings-2020-control-focus-tips/) - 1. Governance – oversight of culture and conduct Many senior business people have had their reputations trashed by the Hayne Royal Commission for not "doing the right thing". Hayne provided many valuable insights and lessons for everyone responsible for the governance of organisations, including these simple business conduct rules: 1. Obey the law;2. Do not
- [JNW Strategic Consulting’s 2019 Risk Landscape](https://jnw.au/jnw-strategic-consultings-2019-risk-landscape/) - 1. Disruption through technology and new operating models Boards need to identify emerging operating models, technological trends and new start-up competitors. Companies like Uber have transformed long established industries. It’s time to strategically plan for disruption. 2. Economic slowdown (global instability/political uncertainty) 2019 is likely to bring significant financial insecurity. The RBA recently said “the
- [Rate Cap Legislation Now Law](https://jnw.au/rate-cap-legislation-now-law/) - As part of the Minister for Local Government’s Local Government Reform Agenda, one of the main planks of the package, rate capping, has just become law. The Local Government Act Amendment Bill was passed in the Legislative Council and will stop councils raising their rates above a cap, based on the Melbourne Consumer Price Index
- [Outcomes from the ESC Water Pricing Conference](https://jnw.au/outcomes-from-the-esc-water-pricing-conference/) - Over the past two days, the Essential Services Commission (ESC) has hosted a water pricing conference to invigorate discussion around the different models that could be used for pricing water. “Is a regulator in the best position to establish the desired return on assets, or should that be informed by the stakeholders? I enclose my

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- [Home](https://jnw.au/) - Business Management, Risk & Assurance Professionals “Personally delivered by experienced strategic risk practitioners who care, JNW enables Boards and Executive to transform risk into opportunity through strategic insights and assurance.” JNW's Value Proposition Post COVID Controls HealthCheck About Us Since 2013, JNW, a boutique professional services firm, has been supporting Boards, Audit & Risk Committees and
- [Strategic Planning](https://jnw.au/jnws-services/strategic-planning/) - Strategic Planning Do you regularly stress test your value proposition and delivery model so to avoid becoming a victim of disruption? Warren Buffett says, “you only see who is swimming naked, when the tide goes out”. Today, business models are rapidly transforming, staff are working from home, service delivery is going online, technology is changing
- [Contact Us](https://jnw.au/contact/) - Contact Us Situated in Melbourne and based on a network of ex 'Big 4' consultants, JNW offers a unique proposition in that it is flexible, nimble with low overheads, but can deliver 'Big 4' practices and contemporary methodologies. Importantly, we provide this capability at fair and reasonable rates, and you get the benefit of significant
- [JNW's Value Proposition](https://jnw.au/jnw-value-proposition/) - JNW’s Value Proposition Fresh, innovative, professional, experienced and personal Focused on servicing the needs of Executive/Senior Management/Audit & Risk Committees and Boards, JNW provides organisations with Business Process, Risk and Assurance services, including strategic planning, risk management, financial controls assessment, internal audit, regulatory framework advice, business continuity planning and business process efficiency reviews.We are a
- [Manufacturing](https://jnw.au/industries/manufacturing-capabilities/) - Manufacturing Post COVID, how are you going to take advantage of local opportunities? Supply chains have been stressed tested during the pandemic. It appears the impact is a call for more manufacturing to occur onshore.However, the quickening pace of technological advances presents significant challenges to manufacturers. Materials, labour, emerging markets, new competitors and changing customer
- [Member Services](https://jnw.au/industries/member-service-capabilities/) - Member Services Are your members satisfied? Member based organisations are being challenged to provide more personal, tailored experiences to cost conscious members. They are demanding value and have increasing expectations.The key is good governance.High quality organisations are well structured, continually improving and developing their range of members services and increasing communications via member portals or
- [Risk Management](https://jnw.au/jnws-services/strategic-risk-management/) - Risk Management Do you know what 'risks' could impact the achievement of your Strategic Objectives? With forums such as the Hayne Royal Commission and COVID-19 raising the attention on risk management practices, it is now incumbent on Boards and Management to continue to enhance their risk management processes to add real value and insights.JNW has
- [Local Government](https://jnw.au/industries/local-government/) - Local Government JNW has deep experience in local government Jeff has been involved in the Local Government industry for over 10 years. Having led the Deloitte Local Council patch for six years, JNW continues to support the sector, as it manages the rate capping environment. From internal audit, risk management services, procurement diagnostics, contract management practices,
- [Sports & Entertainment](https://jnw.au/industries/sports-entertainment/) - Sports & Entertainment Resilience to Growth – how to navigate the risks The Sports and Entertainment industry is a key focus and passion for JNW. We understand the risks, performance pressures, need to actively manage stakeholder’s high expectations and the need to deliver consistent, high quality events and services. With the pandemic hitting, most sports and
- [Financial Services](https://jnw.au/industries/financial-services/) - Financial Services Is financial growth tied to regulatory compliance? Over the past years the finance sector has been subjected to significant regulatory scrutiny. From APRA’s investigations into CBA and NAB, to the Hayne Royal Banking Commission into banking misconduct. The spotlight has been on governance, culture and accountability frameworks and practices. Non-compliance with regulations has
- [Governance HealthCheck](https://jnw.au/jnws-services/governance-healthcheck/) - Governance HealthCheck Is your Board/Committee/Council operating effectively and meeting its governance requirements? Recent events, including the Hayne Banking Royal Commission and the Victoria Hotel Quarantine Inquiry, have challenged the reputations of key decision makers, being boards, parliamentarians and senior management, and resulted in many resignations and organisational damage.We have learnt managing corporate reputations is becoming
- [Team Members](https://jnw.au/jnw-value-proposition/team-members/) - Team Members JNW is in a growth phase. As such it is active in the market identifying talent which meets our professional standards, experience and skill criteria. Whilst we anticipate our employee numbers to grow, we have assembled a strong, highly specialised team built around industry specialisation that has a proven record on delivering quality
- [Latest News](https://jnw.au/latest-news/) - Latest News Get our RSS feed Strong governance does not happen by accident. High-performing Boards continually reflect, challenge themselves and Read More May 26, 2026 Do you feel comfortable with New Tech Attended the recent Australian Institute of Company Directors Tech Governance Forum this week and Read More May 12, 2026 Make sure your
- [Industries](https://jnw.au/industries/) - Industry Expertise At JNW, we know that to be truly relevant and a valuable resource to you, we need to know your industry. Consequently, our focus industries have been chosen based on the team’s authentic experience reviewing risks, controls, systems and processes. We want to partner with industries we know, understand and are passionate about.By
- [JNW's Services](https://jnw.au/jnws-services/) - JNW’s Services JNW specialise in the following suite of professional services. Our methodologies have been developed over 25 years based on “Big 4” best practice models and industry experience: Governance HealthCheck Culture, Strategy, Leadership, Board Charter, Risk Appetite, Personal Liability Board Operations, Duty of Care, Financial Reporting, Operational Oversight Read more Legislative Compliance Compliance Frameworks,
- [Business Continuity Planning](https://jnw.au/jnws-services/business-continuity-planning/) - Business Continuity Planning Do you have an up-to-date, proven, Business Continuity Plan that improves your organisations resilience and preparedness to react and recover quickly, with impact, from disruptions and threats? Crises are dynamic and unpredictable and require agile decision-making. A set of rules and a sound process within which good decisions can be made, executed
- [Project / Event Governance](https://jnw.au/jnws-services/project-event-governance/) - Project / Event Governance Are you satisfied your major projects or outsourced activities are creating the predicted value? Poor project or event management can lead to costly mistakes and inefficient outcomes. We have witnessed lately, numerous examples of projects and events gone wrong because of a lack of oversight. Be it a new IT system
- [Legislative Compliance](https://jnw.au/jnws-services/legislative-compliance/) - Legislative Compliance Are you comfortable that your organisation is appropriately managing it’s legislative requirements so to avoid embarrassing penalties and personal fines? Alarmingly, for breaches of the anti-money laundering laws, two major banks have been recently fined $700m and $1.3b, damaging both the organisation’s and director’s reputations. Regulators appear to be more empowered and active
- [Internal Audit](https://jnw.au/jnws-services/internal-audit/) - Internal Audit Do you receive independent assurance and confirmation that your controls implemented to manage key “risks” are effective? Poor governance, regulatory breaches, fraud and conduct culture have all recently lead to brand and personal reputational damage. Boards, Audit Committees and the Executive can feel exposed if they are not regularly receiving independent confirmation that
- [Supply Chain Governance](https://jnw.au/jnws-services/supply-chain-governance/) - Supply Chain Governance Do you know your stock turnover ratio? Are you confident that your procurement and inventory management practices are saving you money? In today’s environment, supply chain management is critical. Never before has meeting customer timelines been so critical for sustainability. Inadequate oversight of inventory turnover and days inventory can lead to inefficient
- [Payroll & Award Compliance](https://jnw.au/jnws-services/payroll-award-compliance/) - Payroll & Award Compliance Are you at risk of underpaying your employees and breaching Award requirements? In recent times, underpayment of employee wages or employers not meeting the required employment terms and conditions has made front page news, resulting in penalties and reputational damage to some of Australia’s largest corporations. The Federal government has established
- [Sales & Cash Controls](https://jnw.au/jnws-services/sales-cash-controls/) - Sales & Cash Controls Are your organisations stock and cash controls protecting you from fraud and theft? Stock misappropriation and cash losses are two of the most common forms of fraud or theft. Staff not ringing up sales on the register, end of day reconciliations not being performed, inappropriate processing of discounts / refunds /
- [Water & Energy](https://jnw.au/industries/water-energy/) - Water & Energy Utilities continue to strive for more efficient operations, better asset management programs, sustainability, regulatory compliance and implementing appropriate pricing strategies and billing systems. Considerable debate is currently occurring regarding the water and energy markets. This sector is facing numerous challenges: increasing demand for renewable energy sources, a growing need to invest in
- [JNW Privacy Policy](https://jnw.au/privacy-policy/) - JNW Privacy Policy JNW are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal, sensitive and special categories of information in an open and transparent way. We are bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles set out in that Act. We also maintain an internal privacy policy, engagement letters
- [Newsletters](https://jnw.au/newsletters/) - Newsletters Prepare for 2025’s Change Strategically December 1, 2024 Are you Prepared to Capture the Post Pandemic Growth? December 1, 2024 Are you ready for the post pandemic “New Normal”? April 27, 2020 Tips for preparing for a pandemic March 3, 2020 Is Privacy and Data Security one of your key Risks? February 28, 2018
- [Project Delivery Model](https://jnw.au/jnw-value-proposition/project-delivery-model/) - Project Delivery Model JNW’s methodologies are built on leading edge practices, 30 plus years of professional consulting experience and leverage ‘Big 4’ international practices. They are tailored to the task, performance focused and personally delivered by senior industry experts through a partnership approach.Our clients benefit from our deep industry insights and understanding of emerging issues
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- [Prepare for 2025’s Change Strategically](https://jnw.au/newsletter/prepare-for-2025s-change-strategically/) - If 2024 was the year of “cost of living” pressures, what will 2025 bring? From all the commentary, it’s fair to say it is likely to be volatile. With numerous geopolitical conflicts and the commencement of a new Trump administration, supply chains and business models will no doubt be further disrupted and require refinement. Agile,
- [Are you Prepared to Capture the Post Pandemic Growth?](https://jnw.au/newsletter/are-you-prepared-to-capture-the-post-pandemic-growth/) - Happy New Year. JNW is positive about 2021. As Victoria’s economy recovers from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, now is the time to establish a strategic agenda to navigate out of the complexities of COVID and capitalise on the potential upside growth. To help, we thought we would share some of our learnings obtained
- [“BPR Conversations” first newsletter](https://jnw.au/newsletter/bpr-conversations-first-newsletter/) - “BPR Conversations” first newsletter (479KB)
- [Strategic Conversations in Local Government](https://jnw.au/newsletter/strategic-conversations-in-local-government/) - Strategic Conversations in Local Government (772KB)
- [Rate Capping Framework - are you prepared?](https://jnw.au/newsletter/rate-capping-framework/) - Rate Capping Framework - are you prepared? (718KB)
- [Tool for Future Council Planning](https://jnw.au/newsletter/nw-council-future-bpr/) - Tool for Future Council Planning (452KB)
- [You too can be ridiculously liked!](https://jnw.au/newsletter/can-ridiculously-liked/) - How do you become ridiculously liked! - September 2016
- [Cyber Risk is Real - Will You Be Held to Ransom](https://jnw.au/newsletter/cyber-risk-real-will-held-ranson/) - Cyber Risk - May 2017
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