Dr Gary Jones to leave eWater and the Australian Water Partnership
Dr Gary Jones at the eWater office in Canberra where he served as CEO from 1995, and CEO of the AWP since its establishment in May 2015. Dr Gary Jones, CEO of the Australian Water Partnership (AWP) announced his intent to leave the organisation at the end of February 2017, after 18 months in the […]
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Advice for getting involved in international development work
In an interview with Chris O’Neill of Hydronumerics, Chris spoke about getting involved in international development work. He gave advice about how people, who are interested in helping improve global livelihoods can gain skills and experience, particularly in terms of supporting global water, sanitation, and environmental goals. International development work is popular with people who want […]
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Relationship-building: a core component of water management
In an interview, Chris O’Neill of Hydronumerics spoke about how relationships are fundamental to good water management. He emphasised the value of listening to others and understanding how people use and engage with water. Chris proposed a ‘red wine theory’ of relationship building. As water managers, it’s helpful to be reminded that water is about our lives […]
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Leadership models and water management
Those of you reflecting on your leadership style and looking to develop as leaders in the water sector may be interested in ‘The Seven Transformations of Leadership’, also known as the ‘Seven Action Logics’. Chris O’Neill of Hydronumerics, who is fresh out of leadership training with the Peter Cullen Trust, drew our attention to these […]
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Understanding supply-side and demand-side to support water management in the Asia Pacific
In an interview with Chris O’Neill of Hydronumerics, supply-side and demand-side solutions to support water supply management came up, albeit briefly. This article explores this important issue more closely. Water, as a resource, is finite. While the earth seems to be covered in water, only a small percentage of it is actually available for human use […]
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Real-world applications of decision support systems
In an interview with Chris O’Neill of Hydronumerics, decision support systems (DSS) were discussed and how they can help governments and communities with making well-informed decisions for water management. This article looks at the ways that Hydronumerics has used DSS to support its water management work in India. What is DSS and how is it used in watershed management? […]
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What is a decision support system?
An interview with Chris O’Neill from Hydronumerics discussed decision support systems (DSS) and why they can be valuable tools for water management. Many, if not most consultancies, use modelling systems to help inform recommendations and decision-making for water management. This article explores why these tools can be valuable, looking more closely at their successful application. […]
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Chris O’Neill interview: applied environmental engineering for improved catchment management in India, with communities
This interview and related content was originally part of the Kini Interview Series. Kini is a retired brand of the AWP and IWCAN.
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