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  • 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...

  • Feature Removing the chinks from the information chain

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Jun 2010

    Given the nature of their roles, non-executive directors cannot know everything about an organisation and are heavily dependent on management for information. Domini Stuart investigates how directors can improve this information flow. Removing the chinks from the informati...

  • 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...

  • Feature Is your CEO right for the times

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Apr 2009

    The times they are a-changin’ and with them, so are the skills your CEO may need. Giles Parkinson examines the new phenomena at work in the CEO market. Is your CEO right for the times? Nobody in the corporate world needs to be reminded that these are challenging times. Economies ...

  • Feature The new breed of company secretaries

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Dec 2008

    The role of company secretaries has changed markedly. Domini Stuart reports on how they are stepping up to the challenges of supporting the board. The new breed of company secretaries Twenty years ago, even 10 years ago, a company secretary prepared agendas, organised board meeti...

  • 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...

  • News and Views

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 May 2006

    Company Directors Conference 2006 A final reminder that the Company Directors Conference will take place from 10-13 May at the Sheraton Mirage, Gold Coast. The theme of the conference is ‘Change is inevitable – adapting is crucial’ and it is shaping up as an essential event to attend for all...

  • perspective the ceo as director

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Feb 2006

      The CEO as director Ian Wightwick asks, in today’s regulatory environment, are the interests of the public company and its shareholders best served by CEOs that do not take on a dual capacity as executive directors on the board? In a previous chief executive/managing director role, two valid ...