Capability Requirements of the Political Class
Members of Parliament will often have a dual focus: one is the welfare of their constituents and engagement in the development of government policy, legislation
Understanding and Defining the Role of Leadership in Government
The accountability of the Federal (Commonwealth) Government is best understood by reviewing the detailed accountability of ministers and departmental secretaries across the extensive portfolios under
Leadership in Australia – Accountability, Authority, Capability and Shareholder Expectations
Over several decades of consulting, issues of accountability, authority and capability have been integral in the formulation and provision of our advice to both private
Job Evaluation – Rebalancing for the Future
Job evaluation exists to assist organisations of varying scale and industry to develop equitable pay arrangements across all locations and occupations with a standardised method
To Be Or Not To Be … A Director?
Since the findings of the Hayne Royal Commission, many Boards and their members would have reflected on their effectiveness and thoroughness in addressing a myriad
ASX Governance Guidelines – What’s New?
The 4th edition of the Australian Securities Exchange Corporate Governance Principles, which are voluntary and operate on an ‘if not why not’ basis, have placed
Director Capabilities
Recent press comment and statements made in response to the Hayne Royal Commission have reinforced observations from investors, proxy advisers and others that Boards need
Hayne Banking Royal Commission Interim Report
The Banking Royal Commission’s Interim Report provided us with insights into two very different outcomes resulting from the activities of several financial services organisations.
ASIC Gives the Gift of Advice
Companies need to identify ways to make annual general meetings (AGMs) transparent, ethical, and effective.
Lessons from Banking Royal Commission
One of the questions raised by Rowena Orr, QC in the Banking Royal Commission’s session which took place on 27th April 2018 was “How can companies incentivise good quality advice where the best advice is to do nothing?”