Encourage Collaboration: How to Inspire your Team to Take the Extra Step
Claire Hatton
In this In Her Shoes interview, we speak to Claire Hatton from Google Australia/NZ. She shares her tips on how to encourage collaboration amongst your team and strategies for success.
Claire Hatton is the Industry Leader for Travel, Government and Local Business at Google Australia/NZ.
In this In Her Shoes interview, Claire discusses:
leadership
how to encourage collaboration amongst your team
'you've got to take your team with you - if you don't they don't go the extra step'
what local businesses struggle with most in forming an online presence
Google's dream employer status
how she 'gives back' to the community
strategies for success
Enjoy part one of this interview with Claire Hatton!
Industry Leader, Travel, Government and Local Business, Google Australia/NZ
Claire Hatton is an Industry Leader for Google Australia and NZ. She leads a team of industry experts to help local businesses, government and the travel industry make the most of their presence online. Claire came to Google in March 2007 with extensive experience across Asia in the travel and finance industries. Prior to joining Google Claire was Director of Marketing and Product Management for Travelport, responsible for the Galileo and Gullivers Travel brands.
Claire was named UK Person of the Year in 1998 at the age of 26 for her work as Chief Representative, Indonesia for Qantas and British Airways. In this role, Claire was instrumental in helping 2500 people escape from riots in Jakarta. In 1999, she was awarded the Outstanding Service Award to the Airline Industry APAC and the Unsung Heroes Award, Celebrities Guild of Great Britain.
Claire sits on the Australian Board for Plan International, a children's organisation working with communities in 48 developing countries to alleviate child poverty. She has travelled extensively throughout her career, working in London, Jakarta, Singapore, Beijing, Taipei and Kuala Lumpur.
Claire holds an MBA from IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Claire is based in Sydney, Australia, and has a keen interest in all things related to travel and photography.
About Google Australia
Google's search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day and its targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results. Their Sydney office is a central hub for Google in developing innovative products and partnering with Aussie businesses to help them take advantage of the digital economy.
With over 500 employees, Australia has produced exciting global projects like: Chrome, Maps, Docs, App Engine. Google was voted BRW's Best Place to Work in 2009 and 2011.
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