PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Wickhams Freight Lines Warwick www.wickhamfreightlines.com.au school, and both are pursuing paths within the business,” Hobbs says proudly. “We’re focused on training them, putting them in their sweet spot, and taking them on the journey.” To Hobbs, the tragedy would be letting the next generation start from scratch. “We have over 43 years of experience and a wealth of resources at our disposal. They can start from a much higher place. Our role is to release them into that and guide them—so they avoid the mistakes we’ve already made and build something even more substantial.” Hobbs manages with resolve and a forward-looking mindset. PLANTING THE FUTURE Perhaps the most important legacy Hobbs is nurturing today is succession. “One thing I spend a lot of time thinking about is a good transition,” she says. That includes honoring the founders—like her parents—who still have valuable contributions to make while also empowering the next generation. “We’ve just had two family members graduate high 68 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 04
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