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  • Vol 10 Issue 4

    Content Type: The Boardroom Report

    07 Mar 2012

    Mind the expectation gap, Remoteness no protection for directors, The board's role in driving strategy and innovation, Government to implement more executive pay changes, The pros of setting up a corporate advisory board Mind the expectation gap An "expectation gap" between what the communi...

  • Role of Board

    Content Type: Director Q and A

    04 Jan 2011

    Every company must have at least one director and public companies must have at least three directors. Collectively, the directors are known as the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors acts on behalf of shareholders in supervising the company. This Q&A looks at the key roles performed b...

  • Featherstone Planning for CEO succession

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Sep 2010

    Tony Featherstone discusses some of the latest findings on CEO succession planning and what they mean for boards. Planning for CEO succession A cursory glance at the writings of the popular press suggests boards still have a cosy relationship with CEOs and that they put CEO needs bef...

  • Greens Piece Mates rates grate

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Sep 2010

    John M Green argues that boards can leave too much on the table when issuing equity for acquisitions. Mates rates grate It’s spring, but when did you last hear anyone mention green shoots? The global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) vine is ...

  • Feature The pros and cons of leasing

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Sep 2010

    Janine Mace examines the leasing versus purchasing issues directors should consider in the current market where access to finance remains tight. The pros and cons of leasing In an environment where competition is tough and credit difficult to ...

  • Viewpoint Taking the world by storm

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Aug 2010

    Expanding offshore is a risky business. The Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation recently hosted a discussion to help guide directors through this maze. Taking the world by storm Australian businesse...

  • Opinion How value is destroyed

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jul 2010

    Dr Michael Petit offers an alternative perspective on why many acquisitions fail to create value. How value is destroyed Global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is expected to pick up in 2010 compared with 2008 and 2009, with more of this ...

  • Queensland Update Making a comeback

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jun 2010

    The global financial crisis appears to have blown darker clouds across Queensland than any other state. Tony Featherstone investigates the many challenges Sunshine State directors have to navigate as the gloom starts to lift. Making a comeback In its latest Business Outlook repor...

  • Feature Building healthy boards

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jun 2010

    A new breed of boards is likely to emerge as part of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s plan to reform the nation’s healthcare system. Domini Stuart gains some insights into how they could be created. Building healthy boards Challenges of sitting on a hospital board may include A complex ...

  • Featherstone Bigger isnt always better

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jun 2010

    Tony Featherstone argues that having “too many cooks” on a board can spoil the broth. Bigger isn’t always better Are Australian boards still too big? Many boards have gradually downsized by not replacing departing directors in the past five years. Top 50 listed companies typically ha...

  • Inside Your Institute Work Place Health and Safety Taking the lead in workplace safety

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jun 2010

    Gabrielle Upton reports on a recent panel discussion that focused on what will be expected of directors under new work health and safety laws. Taking the lead in workplace safety In December 2009, the Workplace Relations Ministers Council endorsed the Model Work Health and Safety Bil...

  • 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...