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Enhancing the leadership
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Does Good Governance Equal a Great
Board? |
"While good governance structure doesn't
guarantee a great board, it can help improve the chances that a board
will function well...top-notch boards need two essential elements,
independence and a good ownership structure, to have high governance
standards." While it's difficult to identify great boards, there are
some "hallmarks of excellence":
- "A separate independent chairman
[and]...a lead director."
- "Non-executives...meet alone as a
matter of policy, not just in an emergency."
- The board conducts "a
self-evaluation where the members comment on each other's abilities
and performance."
- A well-performing board adds value
to shareholders.
- Board members have experience, know
the industry and have time to devote to your company.
- The board ensures that compensation
policies focus on more than short-term incentives.
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Business Week
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flash file
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IFRS |
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IFRS Coming to America |
"US companies may soon be permitted
to prepare financial statements using IFRS in place of GAAP."
Conversion presents challenges, however.
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KPMG
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GAAP and IFRS Show Different Results |
"International accounting standards
helped cause Daimler AG's Chrysler unit to report its huge loss last
year."
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CFO
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forecasting |
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Tight Economy Calls for More Forecasting |
"When the economy starts to slow
down, businesses need to take a close look at their profit
forecasts, and frequent re-forecasting should be high up on the
agenda."
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FSN
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negotiating |
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Dealing With a Hardball Negotiator
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"[W]hat happens when you
encounter someone with a great deal of power...who is also the
ultimate non-negotiable partner?"
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Harvard Business School
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healthcare |
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Who Should Pay for Healthcare? |
Most US companies would prefer
"private-sector solutions" over "a single-payer healthcare system or
state legislation mandating coverage."
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Watson Wyatt
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volunteerism |
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Why Encourage Employees to Volunteer? |
Not only does it offer employees "a
broader perspective on business," but volunteer programs help
to attract and retain millennials to fill Baby Boomer vacancies."
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Wall Street Journal
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Don't Underestimate the Value of
Volunteerism |
The "overwhelming majority of human resource professionals view
skills-based volunteerism as a powerful and cost-effective
professional development tool."
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Deloitte
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professional development
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