When too many experts on the board backfires
Three factors can compromise the effectiveness of expert-dominated boards, especially when they are dealing with uncertainty.
Signing up for payment-by-results? Read this
Payment by results can improve performance and increase accountability, but it often goes off the rails.
'Deepwater Horizon' film says BP pushed too hard
The explosion of the Deepwater rig caused the worst offshore oil disaster in US history and could cost BP $80 billion.
Making a backup plan undermines performance
When we think about what to do if we fail to achieve our goals, are we less likely to succeed?
Architects pull plug on Archicentre service
Closure of the 36-year-old business is as much a sign of change in the profession as in its leading lobby group.
Testing the ACCC's mettle
Juggling limited staff and prioritising hundreds of investigations are some of the challenges besetting competition watchdog Rod Sims.
Growing up rich makes leaders narcissistic
Parental income is correlated to how narcissistic - and effective - people become as adults.
How to become a superforecaster
When a US intelligence organisation set out to improve its ability to predict, it made surprising discoveries.
Delay in Asciano deal should not defer Patrick port lockout
Settlement of the $9 billion takeover and break-up of Asciano might have been delayed, but a port IR fight still looms.
History students see the big management picture
Never mind qualifications in engineering or finance, a study of history opens doors.
When to sack someone (and when to hold fire)
There's a time to wait and a time to be decisive when considering letting an employee go.
