Craig's freelance blog

People practices of high-performing companies

Craig — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:56:49 +0000

Article published in AFR BOSS: People practices of high-performing companies.

We know intrinsically that good leadership leads to strong financial performance. But, to date, it’s been rare to get hard evidence of that link in Australian companies. A landmark research report, released this month, has now applied some science to identifying exactly which people management strategies correlate with better financial results. See the full article here …

Mining safety: mind the gaps

Craig — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:15:35 +0000

Article published in OHS Professional magazine: Mining safety: mind the gaps.

While mining is sustaining Australia’s economy, experts acknowledge that the production over safety debate still rages. Craig Donaldson explores this issue and looks at how mining companies can develop real cultures of safety. See the full article here, starting page 14 (PDF version) …

Getting AML right

Craig — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:09:45 +0000

Article published in Risk Management magazine: Getting AML right.

With AUSTRAC taking a more active approach in enforcing anti-money laundering laws, risk management professionals need to be vigilant when it comes to compliance, writes Craig Donaldson. See the full article here (PDF scan) …

Cyber attacks increase on resources companies

Craig — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:50:17 +0000

Article published in Risk Management magazine: Cyber attacks increase on resources companies.

Major resources companies are experiencing an increase in cyber attacks, with both competitors and foreign countries looking for information that will give them a commercial advantage, writes Craig Donaldson. See the full article here …

Building internal audit from the ground up

Craig — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 02:02:07 +0000

Article published in Risk Management magazine: Building internal audit from the ground up.

The Hollard Insurance Company has taken a whole-of-business approach in building a strong internal audit program, writes Craig Donaldson. See the full article here …

Has BCM lost its way?

Craig — Sun, 29 May 2011 01:53:59 +0000

Article published in Risk Management magazine: Has BCM lost its way?

While the mechanics of companies’ business continuity plans are often fine in theory, management often overlooks the basic fact as to whether or not they would work in practice. See the full article here …

Chinks in the armour

Craig — Sat, 21 May 2011 02:12:52 +0000

Article published in Risk Management magazine: Chinks in the armour.

Fraud is an ongoing issue for many Australian organisations. Craig Donaldson looks at the latest fraud trends, explores the most common vulnerabilities and details how companies can take a proactive and preventative approach to fraud. See the full article here, starting page 12 …

Safety the biggest risk for oil and gas operators

Craig — Thu, 19 May 2011 01:56:48 +0000

Article published in Risk Management magazine: Safety the biggest risk for oil and gas operators.

Safety will be one of the biggest risks for the oil and gas industry as it actively recruits more skilled workers. See the full article here …

Contained growth: The growing containerised trade in Australia

Craig — Wed, 18 May 2011 02:23:15 +0000

Article published in Property Australia magazine: Contained growth: The growing containerised trade in Australia.

Containerised trade is growing in Australia, bringing both opportunity and challenge for the property industry, reports Craig Donaldson. See the full article here …

Major projects forging ahead

Craig — Mon, 16 May 2011 01:36:13 +0000

Article published in Property Australia magazine: Major projects forging ahead.

Craig Donaldson explores six major projects that are underway globally which are likely to be delivered within the next couple of years. See the full article here …