Energising our future through mining leadership.

‘A must read for all Executives, Managers and Heads of People and Culture. This is a practical handbook of initiatives, solutions and best in class practices, that will deliver value through improved attraction and retention of business-critical talent. In times of skill shortages, being ahead of the talent war will be a key differentiator of success and this book offers some qualified insights on where to focus your efforts and attention.’

‘Highly recommended. The culture of an organisation and the engagement of its employees are fundamental to the delivery of strategy and to the value that the business creates. This book provides a practical and relatable approach to the attraction, engagement and retention of your most significant value creation asset – your people.’

‘The concept that organisational culture is fundamental to better business performance is not new. Nor is the concept that an organisation with a strong, positive, constructive culture attracts better talent, and enjoys the value of engaged employees and better retention. Especially in a tight labour market.

What this book does however, is provide a one stop resource of readily implementable, high impact practices based on experiential learning over many years, across many organisations. There is a wealth of information and ideas resonating from this book that make it a must have guide for all Executives, Managers and Heads of People and Culture. Smart Value is a highly relevant read.’

‘Decades of experience, illuminating insights and ground-breaking research have been skilfully synthesised in these pages.’

‘Alana Bray-White and David Beilby’s “Smart Value” is a must-read for Australia’s mining industry leaders, offering essential insights into navigating the sector’s evolving dynamics.

The book guides readers in crafting compelling value propositions to strengthen their company’s brand and attract top talent, provides strategies for accurately assessing people’s value and fit within the organisational culture, and shares invaluable tactics for engaging and developing key talent to fend off poaching attempts. With case studies highlighting the 2023 mid-tier employers of choice, “Smart Value” equips readers with actionable strategies to build sustainable competitive advantages.

What sets this book apart is its rare provision of up-to-date information and data, enabling mining businesses to take an evidence-based approach in tackling culture and people engagement.’