Managing Director, DDI Australia
As Managing Director, Bruce is responsible for the creation and implementation of the region's business strategy. He also consults closely with DDI clients, identifying needs and proposing solutions specifically in the areas of talent and succession management, leadership development and selection.
An expert on a broad range of leadership and talent management practices as they relate to the Australian marketplace, Bruce has provided business relevant solutions to a diverse range of both private and Government sector organisations in areas such as job analysis, cultural assessment, organisational change, performance management, workplace learning and development and online assessment and selection systems. Between 1991 & 1998, Bruce lectured at the University of Technology, Sydney, in the Faculty of Business. He has co-authored a number of publications, spoken at numerous conferences around Australia and is frequently quoted in trade and business media.
Thought Leadership
- Leaders Without Sea Legs: Threats to Staying Afloat in Uncertain Times (2008)
- Global Leadership Forecast 2008|2009 Australia Highlights
- Leading the Past. Preparing the Future. A DDI Australia Research Report (January 2007)
- Recruiting for Culture Fit. Are you Getting Value From Your Selection Activities? (2005)
- Succession management: Trends and Current Practice Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources (2005)
- Watt, B.J., Taylor, T., & Bennett, A. (2002) Career Development & Planning. In Australian Master Human Resources Guide. CCH
- Taylor, T., Watt, B.J., & Bennett, A. (2002) Succession Management. In Australian Master Human Resources Guide. CCH
Career Highlights
- Managing Director, DDI (2004-current)
- General Manager, DDI (2002)
- Business Development Manager, DDI (2001)
- Senior Consultant, DDI (May 2000)
- Senior Consultant (HR Consulting/ Assessment & Selection), Morgan & Banks Limited (1999-2000)
- Research Practice Leader, Corporate Vision (1998-1999)
- Lecturer, Faculty of Business, University of Technology, Sydney (1991-1998)
Education and Credentials
- Bachelor of Education, Kuring-gai College of Advanced Education
- Master of Education, University of Western Australia
- Ph.D. (Applied Psychology) University of Technology, Sydney
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