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A return to real governance

Craig — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:28 +0000

Article published in Risk magazine: A return to real governance.

Boards’ focus in the economic crisis post-mortem should be on returning to “real” governance. See the full article here …

The importance of HR leadership

Craig — Wed, 19 May 2010 01:23:31 +0000

Article published by The Australian School of Business: The importance of HR leadership.

HR as a function has not always been perceived as one that is vital to the success of an organisation. This is changing, however, as senior leadership teams understand the value that effective HR leaders can add to a business. See the full article here …

The dark side of leadership: bosses behaving badly

Craig — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:30:02 +0000

Article published on Knowledge@Australian School of Business: The dark side of leadership: bosses behaving badly.

Government and organisational leadership were stress-tested during the financial crisis – with dire consequences for cases such as 158-year-old financial giant Lehman Brothers, which collapsed under the strain. See the full article here (free subscription required) …

In the public leadership spotlight

Craig — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:33:24 +0000

Article published in HR Leader magazine: In the public leadership spotlight.

The Victorian Public Service took leadership into its own hands with the establishment of the Victorian Leadership Development Centre. HR Leader examines how this “centre of leadership excellence” operates and looks at what HR professionals can learn in the process. See the full article here …

At the coalface

Craig — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:37:15 +0000

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 …

Educating executives

Craig — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:24:43 +0000

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 …

Value in people

Craig — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:29:55 +0000

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) …

People profit … and how to measure it

Craig — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:42:33 +0000

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 …

Bottom-line benefits of leadership development

Craig — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:07:46 +0000

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 …

The 360-degree spin

Craig — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:50:14 +0000

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 …