About us
Ethos CRS specialises in communications, policy, regulation and leadership. We design, develop and deliver customised training and eLearning programs, coach professionals, provide specialist advice, and specialist services—photography, editing and writing. We assist professionals and organisations that analyse, resolve, implement and communicate complex policy and programs.
We’re guided by three principles: be passionate and champion what is great and good; be efficient and don’t waste time, energy or effort; be smart and identify and then deliver the best possible solution.
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How to describe a bridge and other uses of grammar
Ah, grammar. You either love it or loathe it. More likely than not, your sentiments are the latter … and in many ways, it isn’t your fault! After it was practically wiped from the curriculum in the 70s due to the supposed counter-productivity of drilling students about language, grammar is finally making a revival in Read more about How to describe a bridge and other uses of grammar[…]
On ‘nother’ and why it is the best word
You might think you’ve never heard this word … and you’re probably quite sure that you’ve never said this word … But you’re probably also wrong. Let’s set the scene: It’s Thursday and you’re on your lunch break. Your workmate says, ‘We’d better get back to work.’ You sigh and say, ‘I can’t believe there’s still a whole Read more about On ‘nother’ and why it is the best word[…]
The benefits of a cost–benefit analysis
Allocating resources, goods and services efficiently is vitality important to government. Cost–benefit analyses can help policy-makers consider consequences and costs when assessing the value of new policy. Essential to conducting a good cost–benefit analysis is determining what factors must be included. What benefits and costs are relevant? What is the alternative if the policy proposal does not go Read more about The benefits of a cost–benefit analysis[…]
The policy problems with Facebook and self-driving cars
Over the past twenty years we have seen advancements in artificial intelligence that policy-makers and regulators have been hard-pressed to keep up with. These advances represent real problems for policy-makers and governments … How do we create the regulatory conditions for technological advances without putting the public at risk? The Cambridge Analytica/Facebook debacle is a Read more about The policy problems with Facebook and self-driving cars[…]
Why the way you give feedback matters
At a recent Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump reportedly chided his Homeland Security Secretary, Kirstjen Nielsen, for not doing enough to secure the country’s border with Mexico. An official at the meeting said the conversation was ‘angry and heated’. Nielsen viewed the criticism as a personal attack that was carried out in a room full of colleagues. Read more about Why the way you give feedback matters[…]
We’re looking for a Coordinator of Workshop Materials!
We are looking for a new Coordinator of Workshop Materials to join our team! Read about the position below and apply by sending your CV and a one-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria to service@ethoscrs.com.au. About Ethos CRS Ethos CRS specialises in designing, developing and delivering training and professional development programs, such as face-to-face workshops, Read more about We’re looking for a Coordinator of Workshop Materials![…]
Monitoring employees: Should you or shouldn’t you?
Have you ever wondered how much time you spend goofing off or checking Facebook at work? Certainly, managers and supervisors think about this—a lot. Some employers are now installing monitoring programs on employee computers. Programs now can keep track of how many hours employees spend on social networking or gaming sites; individual use can be Read more about Monitoring employees: Should you or shouldn’t you?[…]
Policy solutions do grow on trees!
Policy solutions do grow on trees! An informative video about how to build an issue tree to solve policy problems. Music by: https://www.bensound.com/
A gold star for Ethos CRS
Sometimes, everything goes right. Tony Turner is the trainer for our presentations skills courses. As the former head of drama at the ANU and the author of a book on voice technique, we expect no less than success. However, last month he delivered two Giving persuasive presentations courses with particularly good results. Out of five, most Read more about A gold star for Ethos CRS[…]
Leadership Training
Everything starts with leadership
Effective leaders transform great ideas into reality. They build teams that thrive, survive and succeed, even in the toughest of circumstances.
They concentrate on what’s important, necessary and valuable. But leadership skills aren’t always innate, and smart professionals often need new skills to manage and lead staff, teams and organisations effectively.