Behind the everyday cut and thrust of commercial activity, a major philosophical shift is reshaping management thinking and business behaviour. And it can’t just be written off as a battle between a free market and controlled economy. But is it really revolutionary or just another fad?
Bad management decisions can be devastating for individuals and organisations. In its simplest form management is about getting things done through people. The fundamental management principle of people working together
Those planning to be long-distance runners in the corporate world can check their fitness credentials at next month’s NZ Sustainable Business Conference 2002. The conference being held at the Waipuna
A work safety programme designed in the aftermath of the shocking murder of one of its staff has earned New Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) one of United States-based HR
Three not-for-profit organisations have joined forces to help promote healthier workplaces in New Zealand. The recently launched Well Workplaces Coalition builds on the strengths and expertise of the Mental Health
Being valued and respected by your boss emerged as top factor in job satisfaction from recent Australian survey. The survey also uncovered an 82 percent job dissatisfaction rate which suggests
With companies like Enron proving unethical business behaviour doesn’t pay, it’s not surprising to find increasing evidence that the opposite also holds true. A recent academic study in the United
Computer manufacturers have been shrinking the personal computer for years, so now it can fit in your pocket. Not content with this, they are about to make your PC your
We are working longer and harder than we were decade ago and, say the experts, the wear and tear is taking its toll. But do employers accept that they have
Take a walk around the executive suite and working mothers are strangely absent – and not because they’ve gone home early to look after the kids. Despite some high profile examples to suggest the contrary, it seems that women have broken through the glass ceiling, only to find they don’t like the view.
Members of Parliament are slowly getting the hang of managing MMP. Another couple of Parliaments and they might be there. They have been held up making progress because – for
I have concern. While good deal of time is spent establishing key per-formance indicators, introducing risk management strategies, engaging in corporate structure reviews and so on, little emphasis is placed
Collectively the offerings on the web related to project management are underwhelming. I didn’t have good look at what might be available through some of the university sites however and
Make optimum use of your business and leisure time – check out the latest computing and communication devices that are shattering mobile technology boundaries.
Do the events of last year and even more extraordinary events of 2002 constitute tipping point in the practice of governance? What should directors be doing about it to reduce
Management magazine regularly reports from the front lines of the organisational revolution. Reports of the battle generally cover the progress of ongoing skirmishes that deliver small advance in thinking here
How much American “bezzle” does it take to bring down world share prices enough to buckle business confidence in New Zealand? The question is raised by the results of the
For a magazine that focuses on the importance of leadership, the story of Wellington’s economic, cultural and social renaissance is grist to the mill. The transition and revitalisation of the region is, at its heart, a story of leadership in action – the output of a succession and array of visionary leaders and committed managers.
