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  • Michael Smith named new Chairman of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

    Content Type: Media Release

    08 May 2013

    The Australian Institute of Company Directors today announced that Michael Smith FAICD FAMI CMC has been appointed as its new Chairman. The appointment of Mr Smith, 59, the first West Australian to head the organisation, was announced at Company Directors' National Conference in Singapore. H...

  • Becoming part of the conversation

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Feb 2013

    Strong differences in personalities and views can lead to robust questioning and decision-making, or a dysfunctional board of limited value. Sam Walker investigates how directors can become a meaningful part of the boardroom dialogue.   Enhancing the boardroom conversation Think a...

  • Relationship Between the Board and Management

    Content Type: Director Q and A

    31 Jan 2013

    A productive and harmonious relationship between the board and management is critical for good governance and organisational effectiveness but can be difficult to achieve in reality. The board and management are trying to achieve the same vision and objectives so a partnership based on trust and res...

  • Appraisal of the CEO

    Content Type: Director Q and A

    31 Jan 2013

    The board has the responsibility of assessing the performance of the CEO and has a vested interest in ensuring the CEO is effective. This Q&A explains the process of how to conduct an appraisal, how often they should be carried out and other considerations to take into account to ensure a good r...

  • Appraisal of Board and Individual Directors

    Content Type: Director Q and A

    31 Jan 2013

    Since the global financial crisis, there is an increased expectation that the performance of boards and individual directors will be regularly appraised. This is reflected in Principle 2.5 of the ASX CGC Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations. This Q&A runs through who and what will...

  • Role of the Chairman

    Content Type: Director Q and A

    31 Jan 2013

    The chair acts as an important link between the board and the CEO/company. The role of the chair is not defined in the Corporations Act 2001. Thus many functions of the chair are customary rather than formalised by law. This Q&A outlines the role and responsibilities of the chairman both inside ...

  • Director confidence hits record low: new survey

    Content Type: Media Release

    14 Nov 2012

    Director sentiment has reached its lowest level in two years in the face of increasing concerns about the health of the Asian economies and growing pessimism about Europe and the US. According to the findings of the second half 2012 Director Sentiment Index*, which measures the opinions and futu...

  • The changing of the guard

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Aug 2012

    Appointing the CEO is the board’s most critical task. Tony Featherstone provides some pointers on how boards can ensure the smooth changing of the guard to the right person at the right time. There are powerful arguments for companies to excel in succession planning. The "home grown" CEO ...

  • In pursuit of happiness

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Aug 2012

    Sir Stuart Hampson believes happiness is the key to company sustainability. When Jigme Singye was King of Bhutan, he took the unconventional approach of declaring "Gross National Happiness" as the measure of success for his government. Bhutan is, of course, a country with a tiny populatio...

  • Vol 10 Issue 13

    Content Type: The Boardroom Report

    11 Jul 2012

    New liabilities for directors, The growing importance of the audit committee, ASIC's focus for 30 June financial reports, Becoming nimble to market shifts, Balancing transparency and confidentiality New liabilities for directors Directors need to be aware of new personal liability ri...

  • Vol 10 Issue 10

    Content Type: The Boardroom Report

    30 May 2012

    NFP reform delays welcomed, Surviving the new world of hyperconnectivity, Leadership styles of the future, Boardroom experience a good career step, Avoiding a dysfunctional board NFP reform delays welcomed The Australian Institute of Company Directors has welcomed the Government's de...