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True grit: Transfield’s Diane Smith-Gander
The woman nicknamed ‘The Colonel’ by former colleagues had no qualms about taking on a politically charged role when she became chairman of Transfield Services.
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CEOs who deliver 2014
This year’s crop of top performers – Andrew Bassat, Michael Kay, Greg Ellis and David Teoh – have harnessed technology to redefine how business is done.
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Straight shooter: Boral’s Mike Kane
Boral chief executive Mike Kane exudes the kind of confidence that comes from honing his skills in one of America’s toughest industrial relations environments.
Boss magazine
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Boss True Leaders talk legacy and future
A diverse group of Boss True Leaders, plus others, gather to discuss Australia’s most pressing issues.
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How can organisations tackle sustainablility?
Collaboration with rivals is imperative for any company serious about the planet as well as business.
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Cycling: Road map for peace in war of wheels
The battles between motorists and Lycra louts are obscuring the benefits of cycle-safe cities.
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Chook Roast | Self-interest and public good
A firm of Sydney stockbrokers has demonstrated how old-fashioned research can be a disruptive force.
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Heath Campanoro dresses to hit the right note
When unconventional is the norm the chief of creative agency Imagination stands out by dressing conservatively.
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Insider’s Myanmar: Baker McKenzie’s Melinda Tun
Corporate lawyer Melinda Tun was born in Yangon and returns there regularly to work. Here, she reveals her favourite spots.
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The wearable tech revolution
Portable tech can be an irresistible diversion but a new generation of gadgets will change the way we behave.
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Ram Charan says ‘good enough’ fails the CEO fit test
Best-selling author and confidant of CEOs, Ram Charan talks about leadership skills and time-honoured lessons.
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Book reviews: Flash Boys, Analytics for Leaders
Flash Boys explains high-frequency trading terminology: Analytics talks about alternative measures of success.
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Lawyer Sharon Cook: Think outside the square
Henry Davis York partner Sharon Cook says lawyers need to go to other sectors to gain a fresh perspective.