The Pointless Tragedy of War – Part I
17 November 2022 • Ron Manners AO
In Europe and here in Australia My grandfather, W.G. Manners, wrote the below poem while he was reflecting on two of his sons …
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Travel & Creativity
11 November 2022 • Ron Manners AO
They say that distance and difference are the secrets to creativity. Perhaps that is why I have returned to Australia refreshed from spending three …
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Corporate Culture 2022
10 October 2022 • Ron Manners AO
At Mannwest Group and Mannkal Foundation we invest in a wide range of publicly listed companies as we are dependent on their continuing …
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Leadership Can Not be Delegated!
13 May 2022 • Ron Manners AO
This article was originally published in The Spectator Australia. Anyone else old enough to remember when any corporate, political or education leader, said …
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Australia needs less compliance and more performance
10 March 2022 • Ron Manners AO
The below is my address delivered at Mannkal's premier annual event - Emerging Leaders - at the University Club of Western Australia, March …
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P. J. O’Rourke, RIP
21 February 2022 • Mannwest Admin
Perth is still smiling from the 2008 (May 12th) visit from P. J. O'Rourke. Our Mannkal Economic Education Foundation was proud to host …
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Reflecting on an inspirational tour of Francisco Marroquín University (UFM)
9 February 2022 • Mannwest Admin
The below is a guest post by Yuliya Tychkivska, Executive Director of The Aspen Institute - Ukraine, Co-Founder of the Bendukidze Free Market …
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A Festive Poem 2021
22 December 2021 • Mannwest Admin
Our warmest Christmas wishes to you and your families.Wishing you every success and good health for 2022. ~ A Festive Poem for You …
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My ‘end of year’ message in two parts
16 December 2021 • Ron Manners AO
1. A note of sadness2. Hope for the future Linda Whetstone RIP Linda Whetstone in GuatemalaNovember 19, 2021 I have just been advised …
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Daylight saving – clock changing?
10 November 2021 • Ron Manners AO
About this time, every year, half the world’s population performs a mystical ritual of moving their clocks by one hour. Anyone I ask, …
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