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The new CEO of CPA Australia is committed to throwing open the doors on what his profession is capable of.

Performance appraisals are a powerful and engaging process to build and develop staff, if done effectively. By Melissa Wilkinson

If an organisation's people are its only true source of long-term competitive advantage, it suggests that leaders should make the management of their people a top priority. Done properly, the results should be higher performance from every employee. Unfortunately, beneath the rhetoric, too many managers still regard - and manage - employees as cost centres.

There was a time when a manager who moved across to the not-for-profit sector would be asked the question, "What went wrong?." Not anymore. By Richard Jones.

If you are wondering what the next big thing is for business, SAP's Jeff Word believes he knows: business network transformation. By Richard Jones

Executives competing in today's markets will benefit from being as well prepared as possible. By Jacob J. Galea A 6th century book on Chinese military strategies and tactics, The art of war teaches that "in chaos and confusion, there is opportunity". And certainly there are opportunities for alert, aware and prepared business executives amid the difficulties and confusion of the current financial situation. The principles laid out by Sun Tzu 15 centuries ago remain relevant in today's corporate boardrooms.

Refresh your marketing offering with these five tips for standing out from your competition. By James Ward

Performance improvements require goal-directed action. Michael Carman outlines some of the tips and traps in utilising key performance indicators.

Clear Solar Founder Paul Wilson is a passionate environmentalist, business visionary and inspirational entrepreneur. By Darren Baguley

Delegation is a vital management skill. Conflict management specialist Joe Moore outlines three of the most important considerations for effective outcomes.

Failing to plan means planning to fail, so the saying goes. Louis White looks at the critical management skills involved in successful planning.