Changing the Face of Mining, One Conversation at a Time
The Full Production podcast gives people in mining the chance to listen in on conversations shaping the industry. Now 70+ episodes later and more than a year down the track, Full Production is launching a brand-new charity initiative as well as a new website. Each week, host Peter Finn brings you some of the top […]
How to Build Your Career Through Better Conversations
As miners there’s a lot of banter between us, it’s just a fact of the environment we’re in. But what if we could be having better conversations? This is what having a podcast has opened up for me. I’ve gained more of an insight into our industry, just by having conversations, than I ever would […]
The Key Elements to Building a Successful Workplace
The mining industry is full of fantastically creative minds – the problem is they aren’t often utilized. One man’s conundrum may be another man’s speciality, so skill sharing and communicating ideas could be a great way to problem solve and develop. Aaron Schier understands this all too well. He’s the new general manager CORE Innovation […]
The Physical and Mental Impact Of Workplace Injuries and Changing Safety For The Better
Occupational health and safety is something I talk about constantly. If things go wrong, and they do, the results can have catastrophic effects on not only the individual, but those around them too. On a recent episode of Full Production, it was my privilege to speak with Alan Newey, director of Chat Safety, and hear […]
Why Focusing on Your Team and Future Can Support You Through Tough Times
The mining industry can be a turbulent career path to take. When you’re in, there is no certainty to the security of the market let alone how the dynamics within the workplace will work out. This is why it’s worth looking into a few factors, and considering how you can make your mining career a […]
The Value of Respect and Experience In Your Career
Work can be tough, particularly in the mining industry. When you implement certain principles into your working life, it could help generate a better work environment, further your career as well as benefit those who work around you. I’m talking about discipline, practical experience and raising standards in industry relations. John Barnes is a South […]
Rise to Your Potential in Mining: Tips From an Old Hand
Often the best way to see how to get ahead in your career (or life in general) is to see how others have done it before you. Seeing the path that they followed, the successes and the failures, and how they turned things around, can make your journey so much easier and, perhaps, open up […]
The Hard Truth About The Workers’ Compensation System
It’s disappointing to see some people (and companies) that still see the workers’ compensation system as some sort of safety net for stupidity, there to pick up the pieces of lax standards or silly behaviour. Unfortunately, as some discover, the reality of suffering an injury and receiving compensation is a very, very different thing. The […]
Focusing on the Right People Will Ensure Your Mining Operations Success
Whether you’re in a management position or not, having the right team that is motivated to work effectively is incredibly important. On a recent episode of Full Production, I got talking to a friend of mine, Aaron Teo who is an experienced business development manager at Avid Group. Aaron knows how to sustain a happy, […]
How Investments in Apprentices and Technology Will lead the Mining Industry Forward
On a recent episode of Full Production, Nick Fardell gave a substantial portion of his time to discuss some of the top issues that the mining community is facing in Western Australia. Nick is a man who pulls no punches, and his headstrong attitude has finally delivered him into the world of politics as the […]