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Running the pariah company

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CEO Louis Gries – in his singular drive to remake James Hardie into an investor darling – is leaving it to someone else to sort out the company’s dark past. » Read more   Plus: 10 ideas you can use right now | Lessons from the BP crisis | The new social innovators

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Marketing Survey 2010

Our ninth annual survey on where marketers are putting their money shows that pressure to ramp up social media campaigns is mounting. To purchase a copy of the AFR BOSS Marketing Survey, which provides analysis on marketers’ goals, budget allocation and confidence in different marketing channels, go to fairfaxbr.com or call Natalie Moreno (02 9282 1731).



CEO Sleepout

In the gathering darkness, they slipped in, staking out spots for sleeping bags and cardboard. Close to midnight, they dossed down for a chilly midwinter’s night. By the morning the CEO Sleepout had raised $2.7 million for homeless services.

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Hear It From The Boss

Staying Power – Resilient Leadership

Sydney AFR BOSS gathered a panel of business leaders in a stimulating discussion of what makes a great leader for today’s turbulent times. » View a video of this event.

Read the full transcripts:   » Melbourne event    » Sydney event

Previous years:   2007 » Melb | » Syd   2006 » Melb | »Syd   2005 » Melb | » Syd

Young Exec

Young Executive of the Year 2010.

Young Executives

The winners of the 2010 AFR BOSS Young Executives of the Year competition learned to manage the hard way – through their first serious economic downturn. » View profiles or view the video. Plus: Former Young Executives: Where are they now?

Leaders

AFR BOSS True Leaders

True Leaders What gives leaders staying power over the long-term? The AFR BOSS 2010 True Leaders special will be published in August. See last year’s True Leaders or view the video of the event.

Salaries

AFR BOSS Salaries

Last year’s salaries special examined the continuing controversy around executive pay. Our coverage includes new research that debunks a few myths about performance pay and the importance of independent boards.

10th Anniversary

anniversary AFR BOSS celebrates a decade of publishing. Click here to view the AFR BOSS 10th Anniversary special features.


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Running the pariah company

In his drive to remake it into an investor darling CEO Louis Gries is leaving it to someone else to sort out James Hardie’s dark past. » More

REGULAR COLUMNS

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WORK SPACE

A weekly look at work, people and performance. First published in Tuesday’s AFR. Click here.


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Catherine Fox’s corporate woman column. Click here.


PODS, BLOGS, ETC
The Pods, blogs, etc column. Alerting you to things of note online.



BOSS Guru: a guide to the unwritten laws of the workplace
Check out our online section dedicated to your questions to BOSS Guru.



AFR BOSS TV

Meet the 2010 winners here

AFR BOSS Young Executives of the YearThe annual AFR BOSS Young Executives of the Year Awards are run in association with global talent management consultancy DDI. The awards, now in their seventh year, recognise the achievements of aspiring future leaders. BOSS aims to identify six young Australians with the skills, talent and drive needed to make a successful future leader. Click here to view the video.

AFR BOSS Young Executives of the YearWomen to watch

Gender is back on the corporate agenda as companies introduce a range of programs to reverse the low level of participation by women at senior levels in the corporate world and on company boards. AFR and BOSS magazine recently hosted a forum on the topic. Sue Morphet, Chief Executive of Pacific Brands (pictured) gave some useful insights on how companies can build better gender balance into their organisations. Click here to view the video.

Welcome to AFR BOSS

Narellehooper July issue out now!

Two different leaders brought down by two different events. But the brutally sudden removal of Kevin Rudd as prime minister and the exit of David Jones chief executive Mark McInnes share a common thread. Ultimately, a common management failing was their undoing: an inability to adapt their behaviours to changing circumstances and expectations. » Read more

CAREER SURVIVAL GUIDE

Tips for managing your career in a volatile environment. Click here.