Opinions

1. "Creative Classes" signal robust, vibrant and competitive economies
   Tue Mar 16 2004
   The work of Professor Richard Florida (author of "Rise of the Creative Class") was discussed at a Hornery Institute forum in March 2004. ABF was there to capture some key insights.
2. Collaboration - The Oxygen for Innovation
   Tue Sep 16 2003
   Also included below are a series of talks which can be heard on the AFR BOSS magazine website. Narelle Kennedy, Chief Executive of the Australian Business Foundation is one of the mentors on the AFR BOSS website where a panel of experts offers advice on the best way to succeed in managing. You can listen to advice and send questions. This is a monthly mentoring service which commenced in July 2000.
3. Rural Pioneers Online
   Mon Jun 16 2003
   E-commerce technologies are changing the realities of rural businesses but this change is incremental rather than revolutionary. In this article for AFR BOSS Narelle Kennedy reflects on the Australian Business Foundation's research on e-commerce use in rural non-farm businesses.
4. The Talent Quest
   Sun Mar 16 2003
   In the first of her contributions to AFR BOSS for 2003 Narelle Kennedy reflects on the role of talent and skills in the success of Australian enterprises.
5. Competition & Collaboration-The Paradox
   Tue Nov 26 2002
   At a presentation to Australian Business Limited's Sydney North Regional Council Narelle Kennedy explores some "alternative futures" for the North Sydney region to the year 2020. Collaboration, know-how, resources, technologies, skills and motivation--the creation of distinctive capabilities--will be essential for an outward-looking, high growth path into the future.
6. Not lean but expansive; new competitive manufacturing strategies
   Wed Oct 16 2002
   Narelle Kennedy--participating in the 2nd Annual Smartlink Forum & Workshop--observes the blurring of the boundaries between manufacturing firms and service providers in a re-shaping of the pattern of competitive business activity in Australia.
7. Regional Economic Development--Clusters & Competitiveness
   Wed Oct 16 2002
   The recently released State of the Regions Report by National Economics and the Australian Local Government Association suggests a number of factors critical to the success of cities and regions in the new economy. Narelle Kennedy reflects on the findings of this report and the critical role to be played by "clusters of world class knowledge, technology, relationships and capability" in the competitiveness of cities and regions in this environment.
8. Knowledge: The Antidote to Globalisation
   Wed Oct 16 2002
   Narelle Kennedy reflects on the importance of knowledge as a strategic resource for improved business performance and competitiveness. This speech draws on the preliminary findings from a study commissioned by the Australian Business Foundation and being undertaken by Dr Richard Hall of the Australian Centre for Industrial Relations Research and Training (ACIRRT).
9. Not lean but expansive; new competitive manufacturing strategies
   Wed Oct 16 2002
   Narelle Kennedy--participating in the 2nd Annual Smartlink Forum & Workshop--observes the blurring of the boundaries between manufacturing firms and service providers in a re-shaping of the pattern of competitive business activity in Australia.
10. Regional Economic Development--Clusters & Competitiveness
    Wed Oct 16 2002
    The recently released State of the Regions Report by National Economics and the Australian Local Government Association suggests a number of factors critical to the success of cities and regions in the new economy. Narelle Kennedy reflects on the findings of this report and the critical role to be played by "clusters of world class knowledge, technology, relationships and capability" in the competitiveness of cities and regions in this environment.
11. The Creative Economy
    Mon Sep 16 2002
    Narelle Kennedy reflects on key messages from John Howkins, author of "The Creative Economy" who spoke at a business briefing hosted by the Australian Business Foundation as part of National Science Week.
12. Manufacturing New Competitive Strategies
    Thu Aug 22 2002
    Anyone interested in the future of Australia's manufacturing industry should take heed of the latest research from the Australian Business Foundation, that contrary to popular belief, manufacturing is not in decline. Presentation by Narelle Kennedy to the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, Canberra, 22 August 2002.
13. Innovation - a retrospective
    Fri Aug 16 2002
    Taking stock of what the Australian Business Foundation has learnt from its research to date.
14. Innovation - a retrospective
    Fri Aug 16 2002
    Narelle Kennedy's August 2002 contribution to the AFR BOSS Web site. Narelle takes stock of what the Australian Business Foundation has learnt from its research to date; particularly with respect to Innovation.
15. Innovation -A Retrospective
    Fri Aug 16 2002
    Narelle Kennedy's August 2002 contribution to the AFR BOSS Web site. Narelle takes stock of what the Australian Business Foundation has learnt from its research to date; particularly with respect to Innovation.
16. Aspiring to a new Australian competitiveness
    Tue Jul 16 2002
    Narelle Kennedy reflects on whether there is enough thought going into where new business growth and jobs in Australia are going to come from in the future.
17. Multinationals in Australia: Friend or Foe?
    Thu May 16 2002
    Contribution by Narelle Kennedy to the AFR BOSS website, June 2002, on leveraging foreign multinationals in the Australian economy.
18. Multinationals in Australia: Friend or Foe?
    Thu May 16 2002
    Contribution by Narelle Kennedy to the AFR BOSS website on leveraging foreign multinationals in the Australian economy
19. Going global
    Tue Apr 16 2002
    Commentary on Professor George Foster's research study "Global Market or Backwater" commissioned by the Australian Stock Exchange.
20. Australia's New Competitiveness
    Sat Mar 16 2002
    Contrary to popular belief, manufacturing in Australia is not in decline.
21. Innovation - Australia's Only Choice
    Sun Sep 16 2001
    Narelle Kennedy reflects on the options before Australia in the lead up to the 2001 Federal Election, and champions the high skill, high wage, knowledge-intensive road where we compete on innovation and the quality of technical know-how and skill.
22. A new angle on Knowledge Infrastructure
    Thu Aug 16 2001
    Narelle Kennedy speaks of the practical outcomes for real Australian business innovation and success, as a result of the Federal Government's 'Backing Australia's Ability' and the Federal Opposition's 'Knowledge Nation'. In her regular contribution to AFR BOSS Magazine, Narelle Kennedy talks of how "...Australia's ability to capitalise on its inventiveness matters to ordinary Australians."
23. Knowledge Management
    Mon Jul 16 2001
    Narelle Kennedy, speaks of the challenges with managing knowledge, "...managing knowledge is a tricky task. It is a bit like herding cats."
24. Manufacturing & Services - a false fight
    Fri Jun 01 2001
    Beware if you are making business or public policy decisions based on an orthodox view of manufacturing in decline and services on the rise. The reality is more complex, chaotic and blurred.
25. Australian Mateship: an ingredient of successful teams?
    Tue May 01 2001

    Michael Burns examines why and how Australians are known around the globe for their successful team performances.   

26. Australia - Branch Plant or Global Brand?
    Mon Apr 16 2001
    "Perhaps what we need is a perspective on globalisation that brings the world closer to Australia, allowing our business enterprises to secure a sustainable place in international value chains."
27. Profitability: all for one and one for all
    Sun Apr 01 2001
    Michael Burns explores the synergies between company profitability, sustainable enterprises, employees as valuable assets and business partners.
28. Aussie mateship: a business winner?
    Fri Mar 16 2001
    As Australians, we are all too familiar with the commentary that Australian managers and business leaders are not internationally competitive. Narelle Kennedy asks if this is true and if it is not, does Aussie Mateship provide a distinguishing advantage over our overseas counterparts?
29. Book Review: "EVOLVE! succeeding in the digital culture of tomorrow"
    Thu Mar 01 2001
    Narelle Kennedy reviews Rosabeth Moss Kanter's latest book "Evolve!" for AFR Boss magazine. Read this concise summary to pick up some quick tips for successful businesses of the future.
30. Could 'Brain Drain' be 'Brain Gain'?
    Thu Feb 15 2001
    Narelle Kennedy looks at turning Australia's travelling talent into a home-grown advantage. You may either read the text here, or listen to the audio on the AFR BOSS website