Human Quotient Group Pty Ltd is an Australian, Veteran- and female-led social enterprise. We started in 2023 with one goal: to unlock human potential and to enable employment pathways for the Defence community.
We work to address project and capability gaps across Defence, government and industry, using a people-first mindset.
Human Quotient: Program management and capability specialists
Why do we focus on the ‘Human Quotient’? We see great potential from harnessing the unique powers of emotional intelligence (sometimes referred to as Emotional Quotient) and intellectual capability (IQ) within individuals. We refer to this ‘HQ’.
We believe that the human element is the most powerful success factor in large, complex or technical projects. And it’s sometimes overlooked.
For example… Recruitment processes look to hire people with the right credentials on paper to fill a position; tick a box, as fast as possible. The attributes, potential, creativity and needs of the human being are often not a focus.
So we’ve set out with mission to assist Defence, industry and government agencies achieve better results, and unlock potential, by harnessing the Human Quotient.
Our Values
Innovation
Value Creation
Passion
Inclusion
The Founders
Who started this enterprise and why?
Ron Kovalcik
Co-Founder & Managing DirectorIn every project, Ron pursues innovative and creative solutions to complex problems and advocates for diversity in the workplace. A bit unique among his peers, Ron is people-oriented and invests time and energy as standard practice to ensure people feel valued, supported and empowered through autonomy and shared purpose.
Quals: Master of Project Management, Diploma of Leadership, Diploma of Government, Bachelor of Property Economics, Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors, Level 1 Organisational Coach (International Coaching Federation).
Claire Harris
Co-Founder & Strategic DirectorClaire is the creator of the Cowork Coplay brand and program and Innovate Communicate, a specialist STEM communication and marketing business. Claire is rather insanely passionate about ‘open-door’ innovation: where collective and diverse ideas are encouraged to create solutions with end-users at the centre of design.
Claire has been featured in the media and has spoken at industry and government forums. E.g. Dynamic Business, HerCanberra, Defence Families of Australia, DVA’s Industry Advisory Council, Veterans’ Families’ Wellbeing Centre Network and Veterans’ Families Policy meetings/forums.
Quals: Certified Practising Marketer (CPM), Grad Diploma of Communication, Bachelor of Environmental Science. Currently studying a Diploma of Digital Technologies.
Ron Kovalcik
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Ron is an Integrated Logistics Support professional experienced in project management, training, coaching and mentoring.
In every project, Ron pursues innovative and creative solutions to complex problems and advocates for diversity in the workplace. A bit unique among his peers, Ron is people-oriented and invests time and energy as standard practice to ensure people feel valued, supported and empowered through autonomy and shared purpose.
Quals: Master of Project Management, Diploma of Leadership, Diploma of Government, Bachelor of Property Economics, Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors, Level 1 Organisational Coach (International Coaching Federation).
Claire Harris
Co-Founder & Strategic Director
Claire is the creator of the Cowork Coplay brand and program and the founder of Innovate Communicate, a specialist STEM communication and marketing business. Claire is rather insanely passionate about ‘open-door’ innovation, where collective and diverse views are encouraged to create solutions with end-users at the centre of design.
As a communication/marketing professional and innovator, Claire has been featured in Dynamic Business, HerCanberra, Defence Families of Australia, and has spoken at DVA’s Industry Advisory Council, Veterans’ Families’ Wellbeing Centre Network and Veterans’ Families Policy meetings/forums.
Quals: Certified Practising Marketer (CPM), Grad Diploma of Communication, Bachelor of Environmental Science. Currently studying a Diploma of Digital Technologies.
Social Enterprise
We actively support Australia’s social enterprise sector. As a social enterprise, we direct the majority of our profits to veteran and Defence family initiatives, to unlock potential and capability.
We directly employ from the Defence/veteran community and provide employment and career services, both pro bono and subsidised through client partners.
We also advocate for change and educate a range of sectors on Defence and veteran matters.
Sector Leadership and Memberships
Certified Social Enterprise with Social Traders
Australian Veteran Owned Business
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