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  • Feature Opening the family board to NEDs

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jun 2009

    Tony Featherstone investigates why the founders of some family owned companies resist forming a board, and the benefits they may be missing out on. Opening the family board to NEDs Key points A family company board poses unique challenges Founders struggle w...

  • Greens Piece Inside outside CEOs

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Mar 2009

    John M Green discusses how boards can improve on their CEO succession plans. Inside outside CEOs The three non-executive directors from different boards slipped into their regular chairs at the café. “The Arbitz* board,” notes Peter, spooning sugar into his coffee. “Their CEO’s been doin...

  • Spoken Word Power and authority in the boardroom Aug 08

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Aug 2008

    Ken Moss discussed the role that power and authority play in a board’s relationship with its CEO at a recent AICD lunch in Perth. Here’s an excerpt of what he had to say. Power and authority in the boardroomMany political figures have hung onto power for perhaps too long, including the li...

  • High Performance Boards

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Sep 2007

    Six years ago, Pasminco crashed and burned. Domini Stuart details how building a strong board helped Zinifex rise from its ashes. Rising from the ashes On 20 September, 2001, Pasminco was dismissed on ABC radio as the latest in a string of once-distinguished Australian companies either to have...

  • crisis communication the rules of engagement

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jan 2006

      The rules of engagement Even the most vigilant company can find itself caught in the public firing line as a result of an unexpected crisis. As Bruce C. Wolpe explains, this is not the time to consider ‘hedging the truth’ – especially when it comes to communicating with the media. While head ...

  • A time for balance Cover Story

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Apr 2004

    Helen Lynch, one of Australia's leading directors, earned her stripes during some rocky times at Coles Myer and recently Southcorp. As she tells Deborah Tarrant it is time for boards to once again concentrate on strategy, corporate performance and creating shareholder wealth Helen Lynch A time fo...