Organisation sought to take over local YMCA - Hepburn Advocate22 May 2012

Organisation sought to take over local YMCAHepburn AdvocateTHE Arts Recreation and Culture precinct advisory committee is looking for a non-profit organisation to take over management of the indoor recreation centre when the YMCA's five-year contract expires on July 1. At last week's meeting, Hepburn Shire ...and more »

How California can pay its debt - The Guardian (blog)22 May 2012

The Guardian (blog)How California can pay its debtThe Guardian (blog)I think I've found a cure for California's financial and cultural deficits. First, the symptoms. Financially, California is close to being bankrupt, it spends more than it makes and runs a huge $361bn debt, as illustrated by the online, live Debt Clock ...

Culture clash: How exporters can manage gender expectations - Dynamic Business22 May 2012

Culture clash: How exporters can manage gender expectationsDynamic BusinessFor all the challenges female exporters may encounter overseas, Byrne says men may actually find it more difficult if they don't anticipate cultural differences. “A woman who is reasonably successful in Australia has already figured out how to manage ...

Case study: Kimberly-Clark's Andean ascent - Financial Times21 May 2012

Financial TimesCase study: Kimberly-Clark's Andean ascentFinancial TimesFirst, earlier efforts to create a pan-Andean management structure had failed because of the autonomy of the acquired units and cultural differences between the countries. Second, the market appeared to have little potential.and more »

Peak District launch management plan - Farming UK21 May 2012

Farming UKPeak District launch management planFarming UKThe National Park Management Plan is about sustainability - we are the guardians of this beautiful area, with its natural and cultural heritage, for future generations. 'We must be responsible for its future - that's why I applied for this job and why ...and more »