I think I’ve watched too many American programmes where the chair of the board, dissatisfied with debate, leaps from their chair with casting vote or veto. The room falls quiet
Finding and realising the potential of business is psychologically difficult. It will always be opposed from within because it means breaking with old, established habits. It often means giving up
More firms are hiring temporary staff – for all sorts of reasons. They may want to bridge the gap between permanent workers, cover special or maternity leave, bring in specialist
As you may be aware, legislation was introduced in 2005 granting accountants right to non-disclosure of tax advice documents. The extent of that right has been the subject of at
Without doubt New Zealand needs international investment to support our economic development. However, to attract foreign investment New Zealand needs credible regulatory regime within which investors can put their confidence
The New Zealand economy has slowed. Much of the blame is placed on macro-economic factors and the volatility of international markets; sort of fatalistic conclusion that militates against the rugged
Has it ever been less fun to be corporate director? According to Sheffield’s 2008 Director Remuneration Survey, in partnership with Business New Zealand, directors at 290 New Zealand organisations report
Go to your next shareholders’ meeting and ask if the firm you own part of has assessed its emissions – and has plan to deal with them and their cost.
Tom Hart has been appointed general manager for consulting firm Sheffield, freeing up Christien Winter from her role as managing director to allow her to resume full-time consulting work.
There is no more critical organisational decision than the choice of chief executive. Kevin Gaunt has been watching CEOs for years, both as a management consultant and as CEO of NZIM’s Northern Region.
International HR expert Brian Glade gave the keynote address at the recent HRINZ conference in Wellington. This is an edited version of his presentation on a significant leadership opportunity for the HR profession in an area of growing importance for business success – sustainability.
Through nine years of Labour-led governments, business has been gloomy about the operating environment even though profits have been good. Is the gloom about to lift?
• Jonathan Mantle • Quercus • RRP $45.00 Companies that Changed the World is wander through 400 years, several continents, 50 companies and an almost unimaginable amount of social and
Some news media early in August were highlighting optimistic Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry expectations that post-drought farming recovery would give boost to the economy. It would contribute to 2.3
Board evaluations, based around recognised best-practice models, are widely seen as an important method for developing better corporate governance.
Has the sustainability game changed from one of reluctant compliance to a recognition there are substantial business gains to be made in the “clean tech” space? And if the need for carbon constraint is driving a new industrial revolution – how quickly can Kiwi companies climb on board?
Editor’s letter : The balance of power Tabled : • New Zealand-Australia director pay gap narrows • Start-up firms and corporate governance • The road to regulation in New Zealand
I am booked to attend an overseas conference shortly. The overall cost is quite high and I really feel that I need to make sure I squeeze the maximum value
Both experienced and new company directors can benefit from a straightforward, plain language explanation of conflicts of interests – and how to avoid them.
Collaboration means global success for the businesses that make up Auckland’s Marine Industry Cluster. The 70 or so marine companies rely on each other – and a strong industry organisation – for their success. NZ Management takes a look at how this works.
When Sally Macdonald took over as CEO of Oroton Group in 2006, the iconic Australian brand was in the middle of a major restructure following a net loss of A$9.1 million. Since then both share price and profits have bounced back up. What was the turnaround recipe?
• Philip Delves Broughton • Penguin • RRP $37.00 After few months at Harvard Business School, Philip Delves Broughton was torn between conviction that business had “become its own freak
• Bill Aronson • Lulu • RRP $35.95 Okay – I have to admit right up front that I don’t have the sort of mind that finds organisational modelling sexy
