contents IrishDirector THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS IN IRELAND
UP FRONT NEWS FROM THE IOD
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A word from the Institute’s chief executive Maura Quinn
THE ISSUES
The latest news on the big issues
COVER STORY
Stephen M R Covey on restoring trust to society
EYE ON THE ECONOMY
Brendan Keenan examines the somewhat battered relationship between Ireland and the EU
VIEW FROM ABOVE
Irish management leaders offer words of wisdom
DIRECTOR’S CHAIR 26
How Greencore CEO Patrick Coveney has led the company through a challenging few years
ONE TOWATCH 65
The award-winning university spin-out Celtic Catalysts has caught the eye of the big pharma players
14 THE BOARDROOM
The debate heats up on the best route to greater gender diversity in the boardroom
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY STRATEGY
Karan Sonpar looks at how cognitive biases affect strategic decision-making
INNOVATION 42
Intellectual property expert Prof James Boyle on how science could learn from the openness of the web
MARKETING
Product innovation and customer experience expert Gus Desbarats on mapping the customer experience
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We take a look at Justin Menkes’ new guide to leadership in a difficult environment, ‘Better Under Pressure’
SENIOR APPOINTMENTS
Who’s moving where in Irish senior management
LIVING IT WHEELS
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Ferdia O’Dowd questions our road safety policy, and test-drives some new BMW and Range Rover models
FINE DINING 62
Paolo Tullio talks to chef Ramon Torres, who cut his teeth working with the world-famous El Bulli team
WHAT’S ON
What not to miss this summer FINE WINE
Paolo Tullio offers a handy guide to wine classifications in France, Spain and Italy
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