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In May last year, Nicholas Moore stepped up to lead one of Australia's most spectacular business successes, Macquarie Group. Moore is now setting in place strategies as Macquarie navigates a path through the global financial meltdown. By Jennifer Alexander

As the global financial crisis continues to unfold, it presents Macquarie Group, a provider of banking, financial, advisory and investment services to an international client base, with particular challenges, as well as new opportunities.

Benjamin Disraeli once said a bore was one who has the power of speech but not the capacity for conversation.

As the impact from the global financial crisis continues to ripple through the Australian economy, 2009 is set to be the year of cash flow management for many firms. By Melissa Wilkinson

The next 18 months are predicted to test even the most seasoned business management veterans.

Managing your cash flow or working capital is about making sure that profitable trading actually turns into cash. As consumers tighten belts, there are some cash flow strategies you can start immediately.

When publicly-listed company, Peoplebank, swallowed privately-owned, Ambit Recruitment, it faced a major people challenge to merge two very different cultures. By Sue Bushell

Catriona Noble, the new head of McDonald's in Australia, reveals the burger empire's growth and marketing strategies. By Georgina Jerums

Members of the generation Y demographic will comprise 40 per cent of the workforce in a decade. Employers must nurture these current-day employees who are, after all, future managers. By Mark Story

Despite decades of feminism and apparent attitudinal change, the evidence clearly shows that women are failing to achieve executive management positions in Australia. By Karalyn Brown

A key component to survive an economy on the slide is a strong and focused leadership team. By Georgina Jerums 

Skills, dedication and commitment. Federal Court Judge Annabelle Bennett is an achiever in a profession where the stakes are high. By Georgina Jerums

Over the past few years, a whole era of young managers has been asked to shoulder often huge responsibilities.