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November 2008 |
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Using strategy maps to drive performance
The ability to take an organization’s vision, mission and core strategies into daily operations continues to be more difficult than much of the current strategy literature would suggest. A new CMA-AICPA management accounting guideline sets out to create a framework that makes execution easier.
By Howard M. Armitage, CMA, FCMA and Cameron Scholey, CMA
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The information supply chain - changing the landscape
XBRL — eXtensible Business Reporting Language — is at the heart of a revolution taking place in the exchange of business information. Between the need for greater transparency, and a new enthusiasm for enhanced business reporting, its wider adoption will be noticeable very soon.
By Mark O’Connor, CMA
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The Corporate volunteer
In an age of corporate philanthropy and social responsibility, organizations are finding new ways to give, in their communities and overseas, by supporting longer-term volunteer opportunities for their employees. While it creates challenges for business, some consider the payback worth the trouble.
By Marjo Johne
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February 2007 |
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Projects without borders
Gathering requirements on a multicultural project can be a challenge. The right tools can make it easier.
By Elizabeth Larson and Richard Larson
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Principled Care
Lisa Brush, CMA, believes strong principles should sit at the core of a successful business. Making those central to operations makes the bottom line fall into place naturally. At Sunrise REIT, she’s helping make this happen.
By Robert Colman
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Human Resources
Managing the high-performance nightmare. High-performing managers can torpedo team performance if not handled correctly. Are you managing your stars effectively?
By Marcus Miller
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Management Trends
Strength in research. The new CMA Canada Research Foundation is set to build upon the strong knowledge base of the organization’s current resources, while creating an even more dynamic and agile offering.
By Richard Benn, CMA, FCMA
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Business strategies
Information security for non-profits. The size and budgets of non-profits are expanding but their security protocols aren’t necessarily developing at the same pace.
By Claudiu Popa and Mike Kinrys, CMA
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Information technology
Training IT staff. Moving along a career path is a key priority for young IT workers, and they expect their employers to provide the training they need to move up the ladder. This poses some challenges for organizations with limited resources.
By Jacob Stoller
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Government issues
Microcredit — bolstering entrepreneurship. Microcredit is big business not just internationally, but here in Canada as well.
By John Cooper
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Global view
Banking on the Renminbi. China has opened the renminbi bank vault to foreigners willing to pay its price. Canadian banks are looking at a huge opportunity.
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Departments |
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Media Bites
Excellence through transformation
- Open Business Models
- Science Business
- The Disney Way
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News and views
New and noteworthy information you can use
- Fermin del Valle new IFAC President
- IAESB requests comments on strategic plan
- Ethics and compliance needs free hand: Conference Board
- U.S. election a signal for SOX change?
- Strategy for capitalizing on citizenship, sustainability, elusive: U.S. study
- COSO for Smaller Public Companies: the answer to SOX compliance?
- Canadian P3s working but there's room for improvement
- Certifying internal control over financial reporting
- High tech: The office in your pocket
- New software
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