Category: Insight Edge

There is a dark side of the diamond trade, for people who mine the gems, for the countries in which they are mined, and for societies impacted by the criminal activities of those who wish to hide where their wealth comes from, and where it is spent. This is the problem that Leanne Kemp identified and decided to tackle […]

While we were researching leadership impact for this month’s Insight Edge we found these talks, papers and opinion pieces that are too good not to share. BY KIRSTEN LEES Leadership impact The impact of a good leader and good leadership in society. (Industry Leaders Magazine) The rise of social entrepreneurship suggests a possible future for […]

Focusing only on reducing the ‘danger’ reduces the potential for upside. And the upside of risk is opportunity, innovation and new possibilities. On the other hand, chasing opportunity without an honest understanding of the downside and managing for it, can increase the danger of bad things happening, and leave organisations poorly prepared when they do. […]

Think of the global financial crisis, or even the Deep Blue Sea disaster. For most of us they were a bolt from the blue – enormous disasters with dramatic lasting consequences. But were they really a surprise? When things go wrong, particularly on a grand scale, there’s always a clutch of experts ready to declare, […]

On going it alone 7 Risks Every Entrepreneur Must Take, Jayson Demers, Entrepreneur.com How to take smart risks as an entrepreneur, Forbes Magazine Why entrepreneurs are the most risk-averse people on the planet, Paul B Brown, inc.com On cybersecurity 2015 Global Cybersecurity Status Report, ISACA Cybersecurity: The new business priority, PWC Consulting SMEs and Cyber […]

In this month’s Insight Edge we examine risk: What can we learn in business and life about risk? What does it mean for Australian business leaders today? Has it become a dirty word, that paralyses creative problem solving and stifles innovation? Is there work that leaders can be doing in the space before risk management […]

By ‘any Australian business’ Mak points especially to those that are data-rich or dependent on data as part of their core activities. He points to real estate businesses, professional services firms, hospital and healthcare providers, utilities and essential services. To put cyber risk where it belongs, front of mind, Mak says companies need four things: […]

When Peter Hall founded Hunter Hall in 1993, his was one of only two ethical investment funds in Australia. He launched his first fund in 1994 managing $1 million. Australian Ethical held $60 million. Today, the company is one of Australia’s largest dedicated ethical funds in a sector worth over $629.5 billion. Half of the […]

Running a successful business is not just about making money. You have to manage it right. Ashley McGuirk, Director of Business and Management Advisers, Core Business, gives his eight steps to build the financial health of your organisation. BY KIRSTEN LEES We asked Ashley Mcguire to share his insights on what business leaders must do […]