John Battams speaks about the Presidents of the QTU that he has worked with. He also discusses the Directors General of the Department of Education with whom he worked.
Linda Apelt discusses the establishment of the Remote Area Housing, Land and Infrastructure program in Cairns and comments on the skill requirements of a Director General.
Rob Stable details his approach to senior staff appointments and his relationship with his staff. He notes his relationship with other directors general.
John Sosso discusses the cause of the Borbidge Government's demise, focusing on delegation of responsibilities at the director general and ministerial levels. He discusses the role of Liz Cunningham.
Tony McGrady outlines his first ministry of Resource Industries. He describes work changing the energy sector. He discusses the importance of the relationship with the director general.
Peter Coaldrake reflects on his early impressions of the Queensland public service. He discusses the appointment of heads of department. He highlights Erik Finger's role as the head of the public service.
Rod Welford discusses the importance of the relationship between minister, director general and departmental staff. He notes the importance of leadership and setting an agenda, and his process of Ministerial Issues Briefings.
Roger Scott discusses some of the difficulties of being the Director General of Education and talks about how his tenure as director general was terminated.
