Strategy is not an exact science. To get it right boards and management need to be open to...
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Susan Oliver
Susan Oliver / About Author
Susan is an experienced professional company director. She has been involved in the governance of listed, unlisted and mutual companies since 1996, including Transurban Group, MBF, Just Group, Programmed Group, Coffey International and Simonds Homes. She brings a strong understanding of IT, technology and project governance.
Susan is also an entrepreneur and early-stage investor supporting women led start-ups.
Her contribution to business in Australia has been recognised through Prime Minister’s Centenary Medal and the Australian Financial Review’s Women of Influence awards.
Susan is also an entrepreneur and early-stage investor supporting women led start-ups.
Her contribution to business in Australia has been recognised through Prime Minister’s Centenary Medal and the Australian Financial Review’s Women of Influence awards.
Topics
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- Advisory boards
- Board Composition
- Board Culture
- Board reviews
- Business environment
- Business oversight
- Chair leadership
- Checklists
- Daily question
- Director Careers
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Major projects
- Management relationship
- Process and productivity
- Risk Management
- Stakeholders
- Strategy
- Talent and remuneration
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