Co Connect App - Blog , UncategorizedCo Connect App - Blog , Uncategorizedhttps://www.coconnectapp.com/blogs/UncategorizedSun, 26 Apr 2026 08:38:43 +1000http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[The secret to stellar leadership]]>https://www.coconnectapp.com/blogs/post/the-secret-to-stellar-leadershipIt's not just what you decide. It's HOW you decide. Why? Because decisions shape your team's future. Here's what separates good leaders from great ]]>

It's not just what you decide. It's HOW you decide. Why? Because decisions shape your team's future.

Here's what separates good leaders from great ones:

➟ They have a toolkit for every challenge

➟ They adapt their approach to each situation

➟ They never stop learning and growing

Ready to level up your leadership? Start with these power tools:

  1. Emotional Intelligence
  2. Digital Fluency
  3. Adaptive Leadership
  4. Inclusive Leadership
  5. Agile Decision-Making
  6. Continuous Learning
  7. Strategic Vision
  8. Coaching and Mentoring


Which one will you master first?

Remember: Great leaders aren't born. They're made. One decision at a time.

Wouter Durville - Ceo/ Co Founder TestGorilla 

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]]>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:59:27 +0800<![CDATA[SMERC Event 2024]]>https://www.coconnectapp.com/blogs/post/smerc-event-2024We had an incredible weekend at The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia Gold Fields Surface Mining Emergency Response Competition (SME ]]>

We had an incredible weekend at The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia Gold Fields Surface Mining Emergency Response Competition (SMERC) 2024.


Co-Connect App proudly sponsored the event, alongside the wonderful Jodie O'Brien from MPX Management.


Congratulations to the participating teams: Northern Star KCGM Operations, AngloGold Ashanti Tropicana, Northern Star Resources Limited Kalgoorlie Operations, Coolgardie LLC Mutual Aid, Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd Paddington Mill, Northern Star Thunderbox, Mineral Resources Limited, and GOLD FIELDS Combined Agnew. Your exceptional skill and training truly shone through!


If you haven't participated yet, I highly encourage you to join this fantastic event. It’s an excellent experience and a wonderful way to support the mining community.


Mark your calendars for the underground event on the 1st and 2nd of November 2024. We can't wait to be involved again!

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]]>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:55:54 +0800<![CDATA[WA Mining Club - Get Into Mining Camp 2024]]>https://www.coconnectapp.com/blogs/post/wa-mining-club-get-into-mining-camp-2024We proudly sponsored the  WA Mining Club , Get Into Mining Camp 2024, to help give communication, location, and essential information on everything ]]>

We proudly sponsored the WA Mining Club, Get Into Mining Camp 2024, to help give communication, location, and essential information on everything campers needed. Visiting business such as Roy Hill, Barminco Talison Lithium Albemarle Corporation

and West-Trak, we helped them find the answers they need instantly, or wayfind (if they get lost).


Were passionate about supporting the future of work and the next generation of the Mining and resources industry.

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]]>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:53:08 +0800<![CDATA[QBE Smart Cities Pilot Project]]>https://www.coconnectapp.com/blogs/post/qbe-smart-cities-pilot-projectCo Connect is currently looking for a Smart City to be a pilot project as we expand into a residential version of our App. We are currently a part of a ]]>

Co Connect is currently looking for a Smart City to be a pilot project as we expand into a residential version of our App.


We are currently a part of a Global Smart Cities accelerator by QBE and Leading cities to bring innovative solutions to cities globally.


Co Connect App, while expanding into workforce councils, has advanced into a residential capacity, whereby Council Workforces, Residents and businesses can all have access to communication, simplified information, events & engagement, reports, surveys and more. Creating a more sustainable, engaged and safer city.


If you or your city are interested to know more, please reach out.

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]]>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:50:59 +0800<![CDATA[Technology Adoption Talk - Erin Bell]]>https://www.coconnectapp.com/blogs/post/technology-adoption-talk-by-Erin-BellPeople remember 5 to 9 things in their short term memory average of 7, and our memory is flawed. People make around 50 mistakes a day, just not all of them have consequences. Most people have loss aversion cognitive bias, so they feel losses, twice as hard as gains.]]>


People remember 5 to 9 things in their short term memory average of 7, and our memory is flawed.


People make around 50 mistakes a day, just not all of them have consequences.

Most people have loss aversion cognitive bias, so they feel losses, twice as hard as gains.

We’re all human. We all make mistakes and forget things. Our attention span is limited. We overlook key information when making decisions. We get distracted, bored, tired or preoccupied. We mishear and misunderstand.


It is in these reasons why technology is making our lives safer, more productive and allows us to do greater things that are better with humans doing them.


Part of this is why mobile phones have changed our lives. If we need to get somewhere, we way find, if we need an answer, we search it, and if we need reach someone we call, message or email them.  Smartphones highest use of digital device over computers and think of the productivity that has come from this.


In knowing these benefits in productivity from technology, when it comes to technology adoption, the mining and minerals sector remains 40% less digitally mature than comparable industries.

We are struggling to attract and retain the new workforce entering the industry,  however they are used to living with digital reliance, and then switching into a foreign way of living.


So, what are some key reasons?
What I have seen rolling out tech projects in my career, we lack human centered design for the unique remote location, demographic.
  • We are in a location of low to no coms, and high cost associated with change.
  • We have seen so many things fail, we have become tech resistant.
  • Tech often retrofitting from other industries and failing in the environment.
  • Lengthy internal vendor processes, resulting in entire project teams changing roles and the project being forgotten.
  • Internally built software, with lengthy time frames, often lacking design to remote environments, ongoing maintenance & change management.
  • Poor change management. (which can be seen in this model)
  • High contractor and mobile workforce, unfamiliar with internally built systems.

We can see the value of technology, however have ways of working we need to overcome

Some ways we can improve this and where we often see things can fail are.


Product selection – Does it add value? And make work easier for your end users, does it work offline and designed for a for the mining demographic.


Change management, communication, consultation, training, deployment & Continual review.

Accepting change will take time. We often see changes fall off in this phase, or inconsistency in driving change, before habits can be formed.


Leadership in change – holding people to account for its use, and backing the change.


Collaboration with industry – Were fortunate were in a position where global technology companies for mining are forged.  Australian software companies 60 per cent of software solutions used in mining worldwide.


If anything covid taught us, technology change can be made, when its needed, and open up new opportunities for our workers when its managed correctly.

I hope this has inspired you to be a part of the digital advancement in mining, to make safer and greater opportunities, as no matter the commodity price,

   

People consistently hold value, which is why Co Connect App was created, to make things safer and more productive for all workers in mining.  If you would like to know more about what and how we roll out tech in mining, or help with  can help with the legislative challenges to mine safety management systems, just ask, or scan the qR code.    

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]]>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:10:08 +0800<![CDATA[The Technology Adoption Curve & Why it matters]]>https://www.coconnectapp.com/blogs/post/the-technology-adoption-curve-why-it-mattersWhy is consistency in change management and leadership is essential for new technology deployment? Because it’s a process and people are not the same. The Technology Adoption Curve (also known as the Diffusion of Innovations model) articulates this in a great way.]]>

The Technology Adoption Curve & Why it matters

Why is consistency in change management and leadership is essential for new technology deployment? Because it’s a process and people are not the same.

The Technology Adoption Curve (also known as the Diffusion of Innovations model) articulates this in a great way.


Innovators (2.5%): Tech-savvy individuals eager to try the latest thing. They enjoy being on the cutting edge and tolerate potential glitches in pursuit of novelty.

Early Adopters (13.5%): Visionaries who grasp the potential benefits of the app early on. They influence others, provide valuable feedback, and help shape the app's development.


Early Majority (34%): Pragmatic users who wait for established apps with proven benefits. They value reliability and positive reviews before fully committing.


Late Majority (34%): Conservative users who adopt only when the app becomes a necessity or social norm. They want minimal disruption and well-documented success before they try.


Laggards (16%): Skeptical of change and often adopt only when there's no alternative. They might feel overwhelmed by tech advancements or have strong preferences for traditional methods.


Applying This Model to Mobile App Adoption

Understanding where your target users fall on the curve helps tailor your marketing strategy and app development:


Innovators and Early Adopters:

·  Highlight the app's unique features and potential impact.

·  Invite them to beta testing and actively gather feedback.

·  Encourage promotion and sharing through social media channels.


Early and Late Majority:

·  Emphasize problem-solving capabilities and clear usability.

·  Address any concerns about security and functionality.

·  Utilize social proof via well-ranked reviews and case studies.


Laggards:

·  Focus on simplicity and making the transition to the app easy.

·  Provide excellent customer support and tutorials.

·  Consider creating partnerships where the app becomes integrated into existing workflows.


Important Notes:

Individuals can belong to different groups for different technologies. Your usually tech-resistant manager might be an early adopter for new fitness tracking apps.

The curve is fluid. An app initially appealing only to innovators can become mainstream based on marketing, improvements, and social factors.


We often hear “I tried to roll out product X before and people stopped using it / didn’t have much uptake.” This can be explained using this curve.


When the cycle gets to “The CHASM” this is an essential part of pushing through and keeping up momentum. If leadership or support from leadership stops, this is when we start to see failure, even though they were moments from success.


In industries with high contractor numbers and transient workforces we see failure of new technology, as they are either not at the workplace long enough to be impacted by change, or unlikely to use it again.


This can often be why internally built software fails in these workplaces or software only used in one environment, as it lacks familiarity with a high number of its users.

This is why Co Connect is a product that can be used across multiple sites & companies from the same App, and is more cost effective for businesses as familiarity and use is often already achieved by another company (which is often why job adds that use software state familiarity in key systems. 


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]]>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:21:28 +0800<![CDATA[The Cost of Correcting Misinformation ]]>https://www.coconnectapp.com/blogs/post/the-cost-of-correcting-misinformationThe cost to a company of correcting misinformation is 10  X that  of the time and& ]]>
The cost to a company of correcting misinformation is 10 X that of the time and effort spent to proactively communicate to your workers.  

Why does misinformation spread? 



Results from a recent Twitter study suggest that false news spreads faster and more widely than the truth. 

 And with any time of uncertainty, change or disruption, this is more likely to occur. You just need to look on industry groups on social media to see which companies are not communicating basic things with their workforce, as they are publicly reaching out to get the answers they need, which often may not be correct. ​

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Some common reasons why misinformation spreads include: 


1.To fill the vacuum of information – if teams haven’t been proactive with the information 

employees want, speculation and rumor will fill the vacuum. 


2.To show resistance –employees in conflict with a situation at work will display this through 

their comments. 


3.To share anxiety or concerns - in times of change, employees express their feelings openly to 

seek the comfort of like-minded opinions. 


What are the effects of misinformation on business? 


1.Stirring up negative sentiment.  

2.Undermining trust in leadership.  

3.Reducing business productivity.  

4.Increase in turnover.  

5.Incidents & injury. 


How to avoid this? 

Multiple channels of consistent communication on a medium your workforce will see & can understand.  

Are the channels your using correct for the information?  


1.Your sending emails- however your workforce (like mining) are non desk based so don’t access emails.  

2.Communication is verbally delivered all at once (EG a prestart) relying on users memory, and no ability to go back or fully understand for other language speaking personal. This also can cause inconsistency in messaging from the person re delivering the news.  

3.You’re posting all your company updates on linked-in and social media, how many of your workforce are actually on LinkedIn and follow the company and will actually see the message? Not many.  

4.You have rolled out coms app before, and no one really used it? That’s probably because all it does is coms, and not everyone is motivated by the same things to take immediate action and get on board with systems.  

5.That’s why we are multi feature, so workers are personally motivated to download the App, and have what they need, when they need it.  
]]>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:14:18 +0800<![CDATA[MEMBER OF THE MONTH | ERIN BELL]]>https://www.coconnectapp.com/blogs/post/member-of-the-month-erin-bell

Almost a decade in an industry she loves has put Erin Bell in pole position to develop an app to help the remote mining workforce and employers. 

Erin moved from HR to become a health and safety officer for Rio Tinto, and working FIFO gave her the insights she needed for her business idea.  

Developing an app that gives a single platform for all workers to tackle key issues onsite like: communications, engagement, mental health and employee turnover. 

It is Erin’s strong belief that everyone deserves to be safe and happy at work and the Camp Connect App is a way of giving workers information they needed while on and offsite.  

‘I used a google maps approach for info on site They can access info on a particular site or town they’re working and living in,’ she says. 

‘It also has details on communications, emergency information, social issues, mental health and employee turnover, all on one platform.’ 

Working across tier 1 and tier 2  projects in iron ore, gold and nickel, Erin worked on rolling out new software projects, but it’s her experience right across the sector that helped shaped the Camp Connect app. 

‘It was hard work developing the app, I was working on it during my days off from an 8:6  FIFO roster before committing to it full time.’ 

For Erin the WA Mining Club offers great networking and she appreciates it’s support for local business. 

‘The Mining Club is so inclusive in nature, you meet so many different people, and I think one of its outstanding efforts is the support of young professionals to develop their careers.’ 

It’s been just over a year since Erin pulled on her steel cap work boots, these days she pulls on her running shoes instead, as well as juggling motherhood along with working on the Camp Connect App. 

‘I’m also very concerned about the devastation caused by climate change,’ she says. 

 And her wish list for 3 dinner guests? 

‘Definitely Sarah Blakely (US business woman and philanthropist), Andrew Forrest (mining entrepreneur and philanthropist) and Tony Robbins (author, self-help speaker and philanthropist). 

]]>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 13:57:33 +0800<![CDATA[Startup West podcast 58: Erin Bell, Camp Connect]]>https://www.coconnectapp.com/blogs/post/Startup-West-podcast-58-Erin-Bell-Camp-Connect
]]>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 13:46:06 +0800<![CDATA[Mapizy and Camp Connect win CORE Start Awards]]>https://www.coconnectapp.com/blogs/post/Mapizy-and-Camp-Connect-win-CORE-Start-Awards

// Two energy and resources tech startups have been awarded three months of co-working space and mentorship, thanks to CORE and its industry partners.

Mapizy and Camp Connect will receive CORE’s Start Award, which will provide them with three months of co-working at CORE Innovation Hub, industry connections, mentoring and network links to support the growth of their business.

In addition, awardees remain connected as CORE Start Alumni for ongoing opportunities.

The winners were selected following a Pitch @ CORE event last month that saw seven founders pitch their solutions to real industry challenges to a panel of judges.

CORE Innovation Hub General Manager Aaron Schier praised the calibre of presentations.

“The quantity, quality, and diversity of applicants is increasing each round, which is a testament to the health of the local innovation ecosystem and a promising signal for industry,” Aaron said.

Mapizy use ground-breaking deep learning technology to exploit images from satellites, drones, terrestrial and underwater platforms to automate the discovery of changes to natural and built environments at scale.

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