AFR BOSS

AFR BOSS has a core focus on management and leadership but its motivating force is the desire to build a community of interest and knowledge around the latest ideas and thinking in business and the world of work.

INNOVATION - February
We speak to high profile innovators and decode the secrets of successful innovation in large corporate enterprise; how they do it, how they handle the obstacles and how they maintain momentum to stir innovative thinking in their businesses.

2010 SPECIAL 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - March
A special 2010 Anniversary issue in March 2010 will include a bold, distinctive concept BOSS celebrates 10 years as Australia’s premier leadership and management magazine. As such, this special issue will contain landmark editorial coverage which will be compulsory reading for Australia’s top business decision makers.

WOMEN TO WATCH - April
Gender is at the top of the corporate agenda in 2010 – with company directors and investors calling for companies to monitor and report on progress in promoting more women. But who are they and where are they? In this special issue AFR BOSS profiles talented, senior women executives who share their career strategies and secrets of success. Our list will also be available on the AFRBOSS website.

CEOS WHO DELIVER + EXECUTIVE EDUCATION UPDATE - May
Which CEOs really have what it takes to succeed in a challenging environment? With special AFR BOSS analysis, we identify the companies who are ahead of the rest and share insights from their CEOs on what they do that works. The focus will be on CEOs and top executives and their leadership approaches. This issue also provides an update on Executive Education.

YOUNG EXECUTIVES OF THE YEAR + NATIONAL MARKETING SURVEY - June
Each year AFR BOSS and human resources firm DDI run a national competition in search of Australia’s top 10 young executives. The final six winners are chosen for their potential as leaders, career commitment and their ability to operate under pressure. Plus: where are they now: we profile previous winners and look at their career success secrets Our annual national survey of marketing directors reveals where companies plan to spend their marketing budgets, how clients measure the value of marketing and their budget forecasts for the next three years.

AGENDA 2020 - July
A new special issue, Agenda 2020 looks at the Big Ideas shaping our future. What are the major themes and how our national leaders are facing up to the challenges? What are the changes likely in how we work, live, play and do business in 2020 and what are the big ideas that will help us navigate the terrain?

TRUE LEADERS - August
Each year the AFR BOSS staff and a panel of industry leaders select the most outstanding leaders in business, the public sector and the non-profit sector. The list has honoured people such as Woolworths CEO, Mike Luscombe; Westpac CEO Gail Kelly and BHP Billiton chair Don Argus and more. Plus we have a look at the emerging leaders we need to keep an eye on for the future.

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION REVIEW - September
An annual review of business schools and their management and leadership programs delivers readers the most up-to-date and credible information about the status and value of post graduate business education.

HIGH PERFORMANCE - October
BOSS takes a close look at the ingredients that make up a high-performing company, from the culture and rewards system to the leaders at the top. We profile the leaders and teams who have worked hard to develop a successful chemistry.

INSIDE THE C-SUITE + SALARIES SPECIAL - November
This issue looks at the all important relationships between the CEO and the senior management team. We also check out their prospects for career development and remuneration including the annual salaries special, an analysis of salaries from the CEO and director level down. This survey analyses the trends in executive jobs and remuneration and also provides extensive data on salaries around the country.

SUCCESS STRATEGIES + HOT TRENDS - December/January
At a time of year when many are taking stock of their business and personal situations, we identify the main trends and insights to help readers keep on track. We also look at the main consumer trends affecting how we work, play and buy for the year ahead.

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