The Government is firmly behind the Management Focus initiative and the benefits are already being seen, according to Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson. He was speaking at the June launch
Management courses for people without few years of management experience are waste of time. What I would like to see – and what I have practised now and for many
Ruth Richardson Syft Technologies has invited Richardson, director of the company since June, to chair its board of directors. She takes the reins in August from interim chair Peter Cox.
Fast changing information and communications technology is transforming the management environment. How do we know which managers are equipped to cope? NZIM chief executive David Chapman argues that professional qualifications are a good indicator of personal capability and accomplishment.
Today’s workers need to be flexible and adaptable and if they are, they’re likely to be paid more. Research into ICT and its impact on work and community shows that
Privately owned business is the engine room of the New Zealand economy, but is it running at full throttle? This is one of the questions posed by ANZ in response
New Zealand businesses must demand clear explanation of how the Government will create low-carbon economic future for New Zealand, says Achim Steiner, the executive director of the United Nations’ Environment
Three awards to create “more world-class managers” have been announced by Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson at the launch of the Management Focus campaign to raise business awareness of the
Strong leadership around innovation and encouraging competitive spirit is what struck David McConnell most about his recent two-month stint in the United States. The Committee for Auckland director and managing
Business advisory firm KPMG is returning to the world of corporate restructuring with the appointment of Des Hammond as head of corporate restructuring services in New Zealand. Chairman Jan Dawson
General manager of marketing and strategy for Gen-i Australasia – responsible for Gen-i Australasia’s market strategy and business plan, as well as driving business development and marketing across New Zealand
The Waikato Rugby Union should establish strong and lasting relationships with the region’s schools if it wants the game to thrive. That’s according to the winning team at Waikato Management
Securities Commission chairman Jane Diplock has been re-elected chair of the executive committee of IOSCO (International Organization of Securities Commissions) for third term. IOSCO has over 100 members and is
The New Zealand construction sector is one of the economy’s largest, employing over seven percent of the workforce and representing national investment of over $280 billion. It is also in
Orientation for new staff is process which can be helped by online content and should last for months, not weeks, according to recruitment company Drake International. When new staff member
Air New Zealand’s Rob Fyfe and the chief of the RNZAF Graham Lintott run very different organisations. Yes, they both involve planes but their missions and structures have little in
Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard dismayed some commentators early in June by signalling an easing of interest rates. At interest.co.nz, for example, managing editor Bernard Hickey wailed about the guv
Juggling Dual Roles: Scott Technology boss Chris Hopkins has a straightforward approach to the complex juggling act of being the company’s chief executive and a member of the board.
Cover Story : HIGH FLYERS – Clear for Take-off Cooperation on the flight path: One encourages his staff to break rules, the other is open with competitors about how his
Productivity is up, health and safety has improved, the staff are happy and the company is achieving its goals. Fletcher Aluminium has struck a winning formula and it’s as simple as ABC or even 123. Helen Tatham profiles the company’s workplace literacy programme.
