The National AI plan 2025 focuses on three national goals: capturing the opportunities, spreading the benefits, and keeping Australians safe. With nine core actions and one of the largest waves of digital investment in Australian history, this plan sets a clear direction for responsible, inclusive, and future-focused AI growth.

You might be wondering, “Why put so much effort into a business plan development before even launching or scaling?” Well, think of it like building a house. You wouldn’t start with the roof, right? You need a solid foundation first.

The ACS Foundation (ACSF) is now a national charity dedicated to increasing the number of students entering IT and STEM careers. Through scholarships, internships, and work-integrated learning programs, ACSF helps bridge the gap between education and industry.

Building your business potential is not just technology alone. But here’s the truth: without a solid strategy, even the best tech tools can fall flat and create a budget blackhole.

The future of commerce may be in Artificial Intelligence agents, and automation is in trends such as the Agentic Commerce Model. Could the future be where AI agents act autonomously on behalf of consumers and businesses. Transforming how decisions, transactions, and relationships unfold for users, retail and supply chains.

Where does the buck stop? At the company Board of Directors. Ask a simple question at the next board meeting. Has AI been used in any company project? Building an Artificial Intelligence (AI) plan for your business is essential to stay competitive and future-proof your operations. Developing an AI plan helps businesses capitalise on opportunities and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

Could teaching people how to make decisions would be good for society? Some forward-thinking programs and leadership courses are starting to address this gap, but in many organisations, employees climb the ranks by learning from experience (and often, by making mistakes first). Recognising that decision-making is a skill, one that can be studied and improved is a pivotal mindset shift. It opens the door to using tools and methods to make better choices consistently.

If you are building a plan for AI then you need to be able to articulate the elements that weight up the benefits vs the cost of execution.

There is an inevitable risk in planning and that is finishing the plan. Is a plan finished when it has been created or executed?

A mentor in a career or business context is someone who offers their knowledge, expertise, and advice to individuals to help them.

Accepting risk is indispensable for success. It challenges individuals and organisations and pushes them out of their comfort zone.

A Knowledge Management System (KMS) is crucial for any organisation seeking to preserve, manage, and utilise its intellectual assets.

How often have you interviewed a recruit, who has a resume that shows all the skills sets except one skill is missing, Soft Skills.

In today's increasingly competitive business landscape, having an effective sales strategy is a necessity.

The success of STEM industries is not solely due to the technical skills of their workforce. Leadership plays a critical role.

Taking the ideas and principles from the book Go Rin No Sho and applying them to business management is not a great leap.

There are many businesses right now wanting to sell online. Technology plays a huge part in any business and now its easier than ever.

After you have been in a career for some time if you are successful you get asked for the formula or recipe for success.

The key challenge with a plan is staying on track and getting everything done that was planned. But I love it when a plan comes together.

Why do start-ups and pure online retail always seem to a better and more successful web presence than older traditional businesses?