July 30, 2003

The word “strategy” is overused, misused and misunderstood. Why the confusion and how can managers identify and gain from genuine strategic opportunities?

His organisation has just won global award for its outstanding contribution to corporate governance but Geoffrey Bowes is not expecting too many directors to beat path to the door of

An already battered M&A (mergers and acquisitions) market took further pasting in the first half of this year with global deals down by 33 percent and New Zealand activity nearly

With almost double the number of entries, this month’s choice of winners in the Packaging Council of New Zealand’s (PCNZ) biennial awards involved some tough decisions. As several of the

Rodney Wilson The Auckland Museum Trust Board has renewed Dr Wilson’s contract as director of Auckland Museum for further four years. John Novak, Luke Blincoe, Michael Thomas Novak, long-time 3M

What riles workers most is bad management. That’s according to survey conducted in the United Kingdom and Europe by online careers site Monster. The survey attracted 12,000 responses and 45

Discussing GDP as measure of welfare, Dave Breuer cites Marilyn Waring as arguing that on that measure the Exxon Valdez oil spill increases GDP: “What most environmentalists consider to be

My heartiest congratulations on the latest issue of Management (July 2003), which has very useful and useable material in it. If managers implemented what they found within the material they

New Zealand’s senior managers can buy more goodies with the salaries they earn than can their counterparts in Australia. That’s according to survey conducted by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, which

Although new mothers are returning to work earlier and in greater numbers, there’s general perception that breastfeeding and paid employment just don’t mix. That’s according to Women’s Health Action (WHA)

Weighing into the leadership development game with $20 million investment is the State Services sector. It has transformed its Management Development Centre into new Leadership Development Centre (LDC) charged with

Changes to New Zealand’s employment law haven’t had quite the intended impact on workplace relations. That’s according to research by Victoria University’s Industrial Relations Centre. There has been no significant

The fourth series of New Zealand bank notes, issued in 1981 because of change of printer from London to Whangarei, was similar to the 1967 decimal currency issue although the

It seems accountants and finance professionals are not only more in demand, they’re leapfrogging up the corporate ladder – from backroom to boardroom. That’s according to recent survey by Robert

Laurie Altman has to fill the shoes of predecessors who set exacting standards. 3M’s previous leaders, James Marshall and Tom McGuigan before him, were popular, high-profile contributors to the Kiwi corporate scene. But with a black belt in process improvement and an affinity for change, 3M New Zealand’s new chief executive is also aiming high.

Within the next three years up to 90 percent of all computer monitors sold around the world will be LCD (Liquid Crystal Diode) monitors. That’s the prediction of Philips marketing

Matching people skills to employment gaps has always been something of juggling act in New Zealand. Seems every new school year kicks off with media panic about teacher shortages and

Does videoconferencing really increase business efficiency?

United Future wants very differEnt tax system from Labour. It opposes most of Labour’s workplace law and the Air New Zealand-Qantas alliance. All its MPs voted against the Prostitution Bill

What’s keeping CEOs of growth companies awake at night? Is it the economy? Compliance costs? Maybe, lack of government support for business? Last year’s results from the Fast 50 annual

Websites are increasingly an organisation’s first point of contact with customers. And, as the saying goes, first impressions last. Too many sites are turn off rather than turn on to

In the second part of a report from the recent American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) International conference, NZIM CEO David Chapman explores leading thinkers’ thoughts on leadership.

He’s been dubbed a “Euro guru” by The Economist, holds the Robert P Bauman chair in strategic leadership at the London Business School and says traditional management philosophy is bankrupt. Sumantra Ghoshnal talks to Des Dearlove.

It’s been used to talk share prices up and been instrumental in their tumble – media exposure of company doings is a two-edged sword that needs careful handling. Now, with disclosure a must and public scrutiny intense, managing media messages is even more crucial.

When it comes to corporate gift giving, it’s not just the thought that counts – gifts that are culturally inappropriate may do more harm than good.

If Christchurch was a company, its ethos would be one of financial conservatism and solid tradition mixed with radical experimentation and a people-centred approach. How does it work? Management talks to two city leaders.

Thanks to pharmacological breakthrough, The “polypill” will soon be with us. Combining six different heart medications in one supercharged tablet, it’s the latest in line of pharmaceutical attempts to banish

Does your company expect leased executives to do little more than fill temporary skill gaps? If so, you could be selling your business short. The talent may be transient but most contractors can add permanent business value.

The New Zealand Herald reported concerns about it early in July (in an article under the heading “Deflation heads agenda for world’s top bankers”). The Otago Daily Times was alert

She’s a hard road finding the perfect leader. Retirement and migration are taking a toll of up-and-coming CEO talent – but are boards also to blame? Management explores why there are too few top candidates to fill corporate seats in New Zealand.

Effective Strategic Leadership By: John Adair Publisher: Pan Price: $27.95 John Adair has written eight books in his effective leadership and management series. Effective Strategic Leadership is his latest. I