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  • Opinion Using behaviours to drive board performance

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jul 2010

    Sam Butcher explains why agreeing on and articulating the behaviours expected of directors can be a powerful tool to enhance board performance. Using behaviours to drive board performance High-performing boards proactively manage two critical dimensions of their work: the frameworks ...

  • Industry leadership and guidance for directors recognised

    Content Type: Media Release

    20 May 2010

    The report Guidance for Directors released by the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) recognises industry leadership and the need for an ongoing focus on good governance, AICD said today. Responding to a request from the Minister for Corporate Law, the Hon Chris Bowen, CAMAC’s...

  • Feature Too much sway

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 May 2010

    Proxy advisers have come under attack recently, accused of being poorly resourced, not having the expertise to handle complex issues and using a tick-the-box approach. Tony Featherstone weighs into the debate and discovers there are two sides to the story. Too much sway...

  • Opinion The Breakthrough board

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Feb 2010

    John Barrington discusses how a “Breakthrough” board can be developed to create strategic advantage. The Breakthrough board Three Ts of the “Breakthrough” board Tone from the top: The chairman promotes and lives the strategic perspective Take the time: The board builds the agenda...

  • Feature The pros and cons of advisory boards

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jun 2009

    Domini Stuart offers some advice about joining or setting up an advisory board. The pros and cons of advisory boards The pros of joining an advisory board A learning opportunity A way of making a contribution A useful first step to becoming a director A way of easing out of being a dire...

  • 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...

  • Feature Designing the annual calendar

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Feb 2009

    Zilla Efrat provides some tips on how to better plan the board’s annual calendar. Designing the annual calendar Designing the annual board calendar isn’t rocket science. But by doing a bit more than just replicating last year’s calendar, you can ensure that your board has more mea...

  • Feature All on board Jul 08

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jul 2008

    Louis White uncovers some of the special inputs that help foster boardroom effectiveness. All on board It’s not just a lack of financial performance that can bring a board into the spotlight. Leading AFL club the West Coast Eagles, for example, had the...

  • Spoken Word Back to basics Apr 08

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Apr 2008

    Professor Bob Garratt , the author of The Fish Rots From The Head , got back to basics on what it means to be a director while addressing AICD luncheons across Australia in March. His solutions have ancient groundings. Back to basics Is directing a proper job? There is so much talk ...

  • Groupthink

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Mar 2008

    Groupthink can dent a board’s decision making ability. John Adams explains why one shouldn’t just follow the pack. Stepping out of line Directors have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure that their boards make the most effe...

  • Cover Story

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jun 2006

    Directors cannot afford to be ignorant of development in IT – but they should concentrate on the business case for implementing new technology and not be overwhelmed by confusing jargon. Domini Stuart reports. Coming to grips with IT As recently as the seventies, IT was nothing more than an ex...