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At the coalface

Posted by Craig on January 15, 2010

Article published by CEO Forum: At the coalface.

When Nicole Hollows was appointed CEO of Macarthur Coal three years ago, it came with one day’s notice and at a time of significant organisational change. Hollows describes how both she and her role as CEO have evolved over that time and shares her insights on leadership, culture change, being a female CEO and lessons from the GFC. See the full article here …

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Educating executives

Posted by Craig on October 17, 2009

Article published in HR Leader magazine: Educating executives.

Executive education is a popular and cost-effective option for many time-poor business professionals when it comes to bolstering knowledge and skills. Craig Donaldson looks at the latest trends in executive education and how participants can get the best return on their learning and development dollar. See the full article here …

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Value in people

Posted by Craig on September 10, 2009

Article published in CFO magazine: Value in people.

Although it is hard to measure and often ignored by analysts, improved employee engagement delivers better financial performance and a higher share price. Craig Donaldson reports. See the full article here (subscription only) …

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People profit … and how to measure it

Posted by Craig on August 19, 2009

Article published in HR Leader magazine: People profit … and how to measure it.

A company’s employees are typically its largest expense, but often the least measurable when it comes to productivity and profit. Craig Donaldson looks at how HR can help a company measure what an employee is really worth. See the full article here …

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Bottom-line benefits of leadership development

Posted by Craig on August 13, 2009

Article published in HR Leader magazine: Bottom-line benefits of leadership development.

Leadership is the topic du jour for many HR professionals, but many organisations still struggle with how to treat tomorrow’s leaders today. Craig Donaldson details how Infosys has gone about it and looks at the bottom-line benefits. See the full article here …

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The 360-degree spin

Posted by Craig on August 4, 2009

Article published in HR Leader magazine: The 360-degree spin.

360-degree feedback is a well-rounded and established method of assessing employee managerial performance. Craig Donaldson looks at how a leading automotive retailer has successfully used 360-degree feedback to develop its leaders and improve business performance. See the full article here …

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