About Us
Vision
The vision of the Society for Knowledge Economics is to make Australia one of the world’s leading knowledge economies
We believe Australia needs a collaborative industry organisation, with high profile people (industry leaders, academics, policy makers and others), who work together to make Australia one of the world’s leading knowledge economies.
Charter
Leading the knowledge economy
To support a successful transition of the Australian economy from the industrial age to the knowledge era.
To promote and debate the leadership skills, management methods and public policies required for Australian managers and government officials to succeed in a changing world.
To develop and galvanise a high profile network and community of practice and engage relevant stakeholders (national and international) in discussion forums and policy debates relevant to advancing Australia’s position as a leading knowledge economy.
Lobbying and promoting
To assist policy makers and others create the macro-level support structures and policy environment for sustained economic growth.
To increase public awareness of the importance of people, innovation and technology to Australia’s economic growth and sustainability and develop public policies that recognise and support this.
To promote a business and policy environment that aims to improve the well-being of individuals.
Pioneer New Leadership Skills and Management Methods
To pioneer, develop and debate the leadership skills and management methods required for Australian managers and policy makers to succeed in a changing world.
To promote recognition and better understanding of the contribution made by people, innovation and technology to economic growth and prosperity and develop innovative management methods to that end.
Research and Industry Collaborations
To bring together academics, industry organisations, government officials and others to jointly advance Australia as a leading knowledge economy through collaborative projects and high quality research.
To increase the uptake (and relevance) of academic research in business management and public policy.
