Band of brothers mentality threat to economy
~ 14/12/2009
Read Nicki Crauford's article (DominionPost, Monday 14 December 2009). In his "heads up" before the battle of Agincourt in Henry V, King Harry said: “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers”.
read more
Are independent directors more than just Christmas tree decorations?
~ 5/11/2009
Read Nicki Crauford's article (The Independent, 5 November 2009).The financial crisis has tested many organisations across the globe and some have been found wanting. Many had a hand in the mistakes: banks, regulators, credit agencies, governments and, some say, unquestioning consumers who were the willing buyers of cheap mortgages and loans that became financial weapons of mass destruction.
read more
When things go wrong, call the chairman
~ 26/10/2009
Read Nicki Crauford's article (DominionPost, 26 October 2009). Even in the best companies, things do not always go well.
read more