May 3, 2007

As with so many aspects of business life, deciding factor in the success or failure of governance rests with its people. Good governance, as I see it, boils down to

Michael Ahie is waging a commercial and cultural crusade to unleash Maori economic potential. Get this one sorted, he believes, and the benefits will cascade throughout the land.

Now that the Government has enshrined environmental sustainability in the New Zealand lexicon, business wants to know just how the politicians will attempt to get them onside in their latest bid to ‘green’ the economy.

Conflict, fault-finding and rights-based hierarchical structures are unproductive. Such tedious bully tactics no longer cut it.

Directors are charged with effective governance to ensure freedom to operate and maximised asset value contribution. But when it comes to intellectual property, which factors influence freedom to operate? And how can directors deal with infringement risk? The Director provides the answers.

By now you will have put in your submissions on the Government’s five draft strategy documents about sustainable economy. You will know your carbon footprint and be working on how

The current dynamic M&A market poses some specific challenges for ongoing good governance.

How directors can rise to the challenges of private equity.

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