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October 2006
CMA Management is a dynamic business magazine designed to help senior management professionals make informed decisions and give them a strategic advantage. Published by CMA Canada, CMA Management is circulated to more than 35,000 CMAs and 10,000 CMA candidates and students. It is also available by subscription.
Features
The value of values —how to attract and retain productive employees with strategic values-focused management
The battle for talent is only going to get tougher over the next few years. One of the best ways to attract the right talent is to show your true colours — the values that anchor your business. The use of a values-focused scorecard can be a helpful guide By David Crawford, CMA, and Todd Scaletta, CMA
Measuring environmental performance: a basic ingredient of environmental management
With the growing interest in environmental issues, it’s crucial for organizations to measure their environmental performance through economic and ecological indicators. Norsk Hydro provides a good example of how it can be done
By Jean-François Henri, CMA, and Alexandre Giasson
The hydrogen industry — still up in the air?
Rising gas prices, overloaded grids — Canada has started to feel the energy supply crunch. Hydrogen fuel cells have been touted as the way of the future. And yes, the technology is there, but can it compete?
By Peter Ion
August/September 2006
Improving the health care pulse
Angela Downey, CMA, FCMA, works to improve Canada’s health care culture while encouraging students to understand the value they can offer as accountants
By Robert Colman
New airport security measures
It’s a delicate balance between speed and safety for airports trying to get you to your plane on time. Here’s what you can expect in the next five years when “checking in”
By Diane McDougall
Travel — managing the cost crunch
Travel costs continue to climb. Here are a few ways to control expenses for 2007
By Diane McDougall
 
Columns
Human resources
Harnessing intern enthusiasm. How to energize your cmopany with effective student exit interviews.
By John Talbott, David Bukovinsky and Hans-Dieter Sprohge
Management trends
A new look at profitability. Profitability studies are now moving into the realm of distribution channels after having conquered products and customers.
By Karine Benzacar, CMA
Business strategies
Managing the GST rate transition. Although the two-month transition period was helpful for easing businesses into the new GST rate regime, some details might have been missed. Make sure you’ve covered all your bases.
By Jim Day
Information technology
Are live meetings becoming obsolete? When it comes to meetings, virtualization is definitely on the rise. Live meetings, however, still play a critical role. The key is assessing your needs carefully.
By Jacob Stoller
Government issues
Canada’s Cleaner Air Act. A look at what the cornerstone of the Conservative government’s approach to environmental protection may entail.
By John Banigan
Global view
Canada/Europe — a languishing relationship? Canada-E.U. business ties are strong but experts believe more should be done to keep them so.
By John Cooper
Departments
Media bites
Blueprints for beating the competition
  • Blueprint to a billion
  • Head, Heart & Guts
  • Get It Done!
News and views
New and noteworthy information you can use
  • First candidates complete CMA-CPFA dual-designation program
  • IFAC Board extends chief executive's term
  • IFAC Board holds historic meeting in China, furthers several initiatives
  • New paper on business plan development for SMEs
  • Regulatory compliance on track, say Canadian business leaders
  • CMA Canada awarded Level 2 certification by The National Quality Insitute
  • Security attacks up at financial institutions
  • New software