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ABC News
24-05-2025
- ABC News
Family describes missing teen Pheobe Bishop as 'strong-willed', as items found near Bundaberg bushland
The family of missing teenager Pheobe Bishop has issued a statement, describing the teenager as "sassy", "feisty" and "strong-willed", as police continue their search for the 17-year-old in bushland near Bundaberg. Forensic police collected items from an area near Goodnight Scrub National Park as part of the investigation. The painstaking search has already lasted several days, and is expected to continue on Sunday. Pheobe was last seen at Airport Drive with her luggage on the morning of May 15, but never made it into Bundaberg Airport, where she was booked to catch a flight to Western Australia. Police divers and volunteers for the State Emergency Service have been assisting in the search of dense bushland in the national park. Yesterday, they were seen removing items from the bush. Police have not confirmed what the brown evidence bags contained, or whether it was linked to Pheobe's disappearance. A property at Gin Gin, where Pheobe lived with two other people, was earlier declared a crime scene. The teenager's family is still holding onto hope she will be found. In a statement on behalf of Pheobe's family, her mother, Kelly Johnson, described her as someone who is "strong-willed and [has] followed her own beat to life." "Phee is the sunflower in a field full of wildflowers. She is an essential part of our lives and we need her home. "We need to hear her music, feel her hugs and hear her voice. "You can't tame Phee's spirit, empathy or fight for life. She is sassy, feisty and loves harder than anyone I've ever meet." Her mother said Pheobe would never go this long without contacting anyone. "We are appealing to anyone who may have heard from Phoebe, or anyone who has information about where she may be, to please contact police." Police have asked anyone with CCTV footage or dash-cam vision of the Goodnight Scrub area on, or about, May 15 to come forward.
Forbes
08-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Power Of Simplicity When It Comes To Cultural Codes
Ed Doherty is the founder of One Degree Coaching, LLC. One Degree Coaching helps leaders navigate the new world of work. getty I am a master ideator and codifer. I can create complex systems that can baffle the mind. I am not bragging; I am admitting a fault. I am never happy with the systems I create, and I constantly reiterate and reevaluate every concept. A former business partner became so exasperated with my constant reinvention that, looking back, I believe it was the unspoken reason for our breakup. Early in my practice, a client pointed out my approach was "wonky." That was a kind way to express that my content was unusable. What good is an idea or system if it is so nuanced that only the author can understand it? Simple is best. Over the years, I have disciplined myself to quiet my creative impulses in exchange for clarity. If you cannot communicate in a manner that most can understand, you are practicing a form of self-manipulation. Today, there are more distractions and noise than ever before, and great ideas can be lost quickly. For hyperactive ideators like me, we need to be reminded to forsake volume for clarity. The K.I.S.S. Principle is attributed to a wartime naval engineer, Kelly Johnson. During the process of designing an engine for wartime use, he handed his fellow engineers the tools likely available in the field and told them to design an engine that would be repairable with the limited tools available to the field mechanic. This clever engineer worked backward. He imagined the end user and the environmental conditions under which his design would need repair. Simple is not stupid; it is genius. This practical design thinking is crucial for developing and communicating ideas among groups. While using complex and lofty language can be tempting when building organizational structures like vision statements and core values, simple and direct language will embed itself faster and more sustainably in an organization. When I am asked to work with a team to improve culture and engagement, the first step is determining whether there is an existing culture codification. If vision, mission statements and core values exist, the next step is to ask employees if they can recite them. If they can, I will ask them if they believe in them. This simple line of inquiry can tell me much about whether values are embedded or if they are another failed top-down mandate. My experience is that most organizations either overcomplicate cultural codification or undercommunicate it. Or both. When an organization asks me to help it create a newly minted set of core values, I tell the leaders it is best not to proceed with the codification unless everyone can "live the values." The worst thing for an organization is to espouse cultural ideals without consistently modeling them. It is a tremendous responsibility, and everyone needs to buy in. I have witnessed too many disengaged teams who can point to the faded core values poster on the wall as a monument to failed leadership. It doesn't have to be that way. There are crucial (and simple) steps you can take to develop, launch and embed your cultural guardrails successfully. Here are a few suggestions: • Keep it simple! When codifying your cultural ideals, remember they have no value if they can not be easily committed to memory. I suggest no more than five value statements. Mission and vision statements should also be brief. • Involve your team. Think of the process as pollination. Create a "culture committee" comprised of team members from as many departments as possible. If done in this inclusive manner, committee members will carry the "pollen" back to their "hives." • Don't just hang the poster. Codifying your ideals is just the beginning. Many rush to create collateral material they can share with their team without creating the cultural touchpoints that make the process sustainable. • Create cultural touchpoints. Many sources, like Charles Duhigg's book The Power of Habit, state that if you practice a new habit daily, it takes 66 days to form. At work, we must create touchpoints to share, discuss and practice our culture as a team. Embedding takes time and discipline. One approach is to have your culture committee members choose a "value of the month" and devise a way to encourage team members to share examples of their teammates living this value. • Live your values! The most crucial and ongoing discipline (especially for leaders) is to be a role model for your values. Being a good cultural role model requires humility and vulnerability. If this is uncomfortable, remember that your team wants an authentic leader. If you fail to live up to our ideals, recognize that you are human, apologize and watch your team rally behind you! The painter Hans Hofmann is often quoted as saying, "The ability to simplify means eliminating the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak." Simplicity is the key to effective communication. Organizations and their leaders must also codify and embed cultural behaviors with charity. Codifying cultural ideals is the easy part. Consistent and simplified communication is needed to turn the core values poster into cultural habits that can evolve into better workplaces with engaged team members. By eliminating the unnecessary, we too can allow the necessary to speak. Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Do I qualify?
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Acronis #TeamUp Program Welcomes Extranet Systems as Delivery Partner for Brad Jones Racing in Australia
Extranet Systems delivers Acronis' natively integrated cybersecurity solutions to the high-performance world of Australian Motorsport in new three-year deal SYDNEY, Feb. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, is excited to announce its latest Acronis #TeamUp partnership with Brad Jones Racing (BJR) supported by Extranet Systems, a trusted Australian managed service provider (MSP). As the Official Cyber Protection Partner of BJR, Acronis will provide Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, Advanced Management, Advanced Email Security, and Security Awareness Trainings to BJR through Extranet Systems as the Acronis #CyberFit Delivery Partner. This three-year deal will bring world-class cyber protection and data management solutions to BJR, ensuring the Supercars Championship team operates with maximum security and efficiency both on and off the track. 'We are happy to extend our partnership with Brad Jones Racing alongside Extranet Systems,' said Kelly Johnson, General Manager of Acronis ANZ. "Acronis offers integrated cybersecurity and data protection for Australian businesses, alleviating the burden and removing complexity associated with protecting digital environments. We are proud to support our partners here in Australia." The Acronis #TeamUp Program gives MSPs, like Extranet Systems, the opportunity to partner with global and local sports teams to protect their systems and sensitive data. As organizations' digital footprints expand, adopting natively integrated cyber protection has become essential to defending against modern threats. In motorsport, where teams rely heavily on data for car performance, telemetry analysis, and race strategy, securing sensitive information against cyber threats is critical. "I'm tremendously excited to be able to extend our partnership with Acronis through their #TeamUp program, and we're excited to welcome Extranet Systems to BJR. The value which the #TeamUp program provides is incredible, and it's amazing to be a part of it for three years,' said Brad Jones, Team Owner Brad Jones Racing. "We have been an Acronis customer for seven years and they have provided such excellent support over that time. The peace of mind and security that they provide is top level and is exactly what a data-heavy race team requires." Extranet Systems, an experienced managed service provider in Australia, is growing its involvement in sports through the Acronis #TeamUp program and will play a key role in implementing Acronis solutions for BJR, offering ongoing technical support and security expertise tailored to the unique demands of motorsport. With extensive experience in delivering cybersecurity and IT infrastructure solutions, Extranet Systems will ensure that BJR's data remains protected, resilient, and accessible whenever needed. 'Cybersecurity is a growing challenge for businesses, and motorsport is no exception. We are proud to collaborate with Acronis by joining its #TeamUp program with Brad Jones Racing. As the Acronis #CyberFit Delivery Partner, we will be supporting this initiative with our best-in-class Managed Services and Infrastructure Support," said Amro Elmasry, Director at Extranet Systems. "This partnership demonstrates our commitment to protecting high-performance organizations in Australia. As a big car fan, I look forward to a mutually beneficial journey." The Acronis #TeamUp program continues to expand across major sports teams globally, reinforcing the importance of cyber protection in high-stakes environments. As BJR competes in the Supercars Championship, Acronis and Extranet Systems will work closely to ensure the team's data remains secure and accessible, enabling them to focus on peak performance and winning races. Service providers are invited to join the Acronis #TeamUp Program to deliver Acronis Cyber Protection solutions to world-class and global professional sports teams. To learn more about Acronis' #TeamUp Program, please visit About Brad Jones RacingEstablished by brothers Kim and Brad Jones in the early 1980's, Brad Jones Racing has been a powerhouse of motorsport success over many decades. Winning in every category they entered from Production Cars to AUSCAR and Touring Cars, the brothers filled the trophy cabinets. Entering the Supercars Championship in the year 2000 with just a single car, they quickly came up to speed and Brad appeared on the podium at the 2001 edition of the Bathurst 1000 - just narrowly missing out on the victory. From there the team has achieved over 80 podiums and dozens of wins. In recent history, Kim has stepped back from the business with Brad continuing on the legacy solo. About Extranet Systems Extranet Systems is an award winning Australian IT Infrastructure Consultancy specialising in Cyber Security, IT Infrastructure, Cloud and Software Development. Founded in 2019, the company has grown rapidly, with its head office in Wollongong and additional offices in Sydney, Bahrain, and Cairo. Extranet Systems helps organisations across industries—including aged care, community housing, education, and professional services—secure, manage, and optimise their IT environments. With a strong focus on business continuity, security, and operational efficiency, the company delivers tailored solutions to support scalability, resilience, and compliance in an evolving digital landscape. Extranet Systems is committed to driving digital transformation, engaging in joint marketing initiatives, strategic technology partnerships, and industry events to support its clients' success. About AcronisAcronis is a global cyber protection company that provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium businesses (SMBs), and enterprise IT departments. Acronis solutions are highly efficient and designed to identify, prevent, detect, respond, remediate, and recover from modern cyberthreats with minimal downtime, ensuring data integrity and business continuity. Acronis offers the most comprehensive security solution on the market for MSPs with its unique ability to meet the needs of diverse and distributed IT environments. A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis has 15 offices worldwide and employees in 50+ countries. Acronis Cyber Protect is available in 26 languages in 150 countries and is used by over 20,000 service providers to protect over 750,000 businesses. Learn more at Acronis Press ContactSeok Cheng ChiaCommunications Specialist, A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
