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As the arts industry becomes more professional, mainstream business is learning much from its particular brand of management. And their collaborations are becoming an art in itself, writes Jane Cherrington
AXA's decision to shout tickets for 1000 children from disadvantaged backgrounds to see The Lion King in Melbourne could be seen as simply ticking a box on a corporate social responsibility agenda. But it was much more, says Chairman Rick Allert.
Innovation is more than just the invention of the next big thing. Today's managers must think of ways to harness innovative creativity for better goods, processes and services. By Cameron Cooper
When in need of great business concepts, Remo Giuffre does not turn to his management team or staff, he simply sends an email to his army of customers around the world.
The founder of cult retail brand REMO General Store, Giuffre unashamedly takes his cues from his customers through real-time feedback courtesy of the cyber world.
What are the entrepreneurial and leadership skills needed to launch an innovative new product into a crowded and mature world market - from Brisbane? Mark Henry was a fitter and turner before he gained double degrees in engineering and business, but he was also a man with a plan. And his plan was to convert a long-term interest in knife and steel technology into a multi-million dollar export business. During his university studies, he observed chefs at work, researched blades and the history of knife making.
With environmental sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, progressive companies are now realising that 'going green' can save them money, increase profits and reduce risk. By Darren Baguley
With Canberra's emerging private sector economy, and its status as the place where the big policy decisions are made, savvy managers and lobbyists know that a presence in the Capital can be vital to business and influence. By Gillian Bullock There's a tendency to think that peddling influence is a recent phenomenon, but lobbying has been around for many a year. Back in 1947, the banks successfully lobbied to stop the Chifley Government's proposed nationalisation of the country's trading banks. According to The Bank of New South Wales: A History, by R.F.
A trusted confidant who can act as a guide and a mentor, and who is a source of inspiration and ideas, can be a boon to any executive seeking professional and personal success. By Bina Brown
Having been thrown in the deep end when captaining the Wallabies, John Eales discovered that the art of great management is about constant training. The problem, he says, is that most managers aren't getting enough. Chris Sheedy reports.
It's a big leap from a cushy corporate role to self-employed consultant, but plenty are taking the plunge. Jane Cherrington reports.
"One minute you're thinking about business strategy, the next you might be washing coffee cups. You can't afford to be too proud," says Brian Walker, describing the first days of a small start-up business.
Walker chose to leave the comfort and security of a senior executive post 12 months ago to run his own consultancy, The Retail Doctor.
The CEO of Fujitsu Australia, Rod Vawdrey, strongly believes that CEOs are meant to lead people and manage things. By Richard Jones
Rod Vawdrey joined Fujitsu Australia as CEO and Executive Director in 2003, heading regional operations across Australia and New Zealand. He has more than 25 years experience in the ICT industry in Asia, Europe and the US, and his brief at the time of joining Fujitsu Australia was to take this conservative computer business to the next level.
