November 10, 2011

Raising governance standards and the reputation of directors are the key drivers for Ralph Chivers in his new role as CEO of the Institute of Directors.

It is, to paraphrase Kermit the frog, not easy being a director. Ron Scott, author of the recently published book, The New Director, explains why.

Choosing a chief executive is a board’s single, most important task. The choice can make or break the enterprise. And new global leadership competency trends are making the selection of the best person for the job harder for Australasian boards. Reg Birchfield talked to Signe Spencer, a senior principal at Hay Group’s McClelland Centre for Research and Innovation, and Nicholas Conigrave, associate director of Hay Group Pacific about some of their recent research findings.

Choosing a chief executive is a board’s single, most important task. The choice can make or break the enterprise. And new global leadership competency trends are making the selection of the best person for the job harder for Australasian boards. Reg Birchfield talked to Signe Spencer, a senior principal at Hay Group’s McClelland Centre for Research and Innovation, and Nicholas Conigrave, associate director of Hay Group Pacific about some of their recent research findings.

New Zealand’s SMEs are this country’s greatest potential economic resource. To grow, they need to accept the advice and support of knowledgeable and experienced board members.