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60 seconds with … Brett Lavale

4 June 2008

Brett Lavale

 

Name: Brett Lavale
Org. Unit:  Monash Sport
Title: Clayton campus site leader

 How long have you been with Monash University?

Coming up to three and a half years.

 Prior to working at Monash, where were you located and what was your role?

I was a Senior Consultant for Stratcorp Consulting, undertaking feasibility studies, master plans, demand assessment, strategic planning and business planning for the sports industry and government all over Australia. I worked on some very exciting projects for stakeholders ranging from State Governments to AFL football clubs.

 What challenges are ahead in your current role?

Aligning our service provision with our strategic direction is a key one and we have a lot of work to do to create a culture for success.

 What is it about your job that holds your interest or is particularly satisfying?

Working with great people everyday and seeing them developing and learning to cope with complex challenges is very rewarding. The customer interaction is also great -- after all sport is a very positive environment. Seeing Monash Sport become better than it was is also a key motivator.

 What is your favourite destination and why?

I'd love to take my family to the 2010 Football World Cup in South Africa. My wife Kelly has always wanted to see Africa and I'm a soccer nut.

 What is the best piece of advice you have received?

There are plenty of people who will tell you that something can't be done. Find a way.

 What is something about yourself that most of your colleagues wouldn't know?

One of my life ambitions is to become an elite level soccer coach.

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