Want to know more about green building practices? new line up of industry leaders will be sharing their knowledge at the 5 Green Star certified NZI Centre in Auckland on
New Zealand can boast lot of leading edge talent – as is clear from the recently compiled World Class New Zealand Member Directory. Whether in agriculture or arts, finance or
How do you balance the tensions of role in which you are both seen as powerful, visionary and charismatic but in reality are expected to be fairly low key, risk
After barely 12 days in New Zealand, Bill Payne has already come across two Kiwi start-ups that are “as exciting” as anything he’s seen in the United States – and
Turning off the fiscal stimulus tap could be impacting on growth and jobs across the Tasman – at least that’s the suggestion from the latest EL Consult executive demand index.
A little-published research report on how sustainability-aware United States consumers and retailers view New Zealand food starkly underlines the major issues at stake as the country considers proposals to set
Last month, 55 nations representing 78 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions submitted their pledges to the United Nations to cut emissions by 2020 as per the Copenhagen Accord. The
The move to more fuel-efficient vehicle fleets is already impacting on carbon dioxide emissions and more is yet to come. Latest figures from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries in
Investment in clean energy has held up better than anticipated through the recession but it will have to ramp up lot higher if the world is to move to low-carbon
Local CEOs would like to see some clear guidelines from Government on what is expected from industry in the area of climate change. That’s according to survey of local leaders
They’ve tightened the purse strings, seen off the recession and are now confident their organisations are in strong position to face the future. That’s the optimistic tone being sounded by
Can businesses benefit from forging closer links to schools in their community? The answer from one organisation that has so far provided a bridge to business for 130,000 future workers is an unequivocal “yes”. by Vicki Jayne
The unfolding tragedy of the loss of 74 passengers and crew when the Tongan inter-island ferry Princess Ashika sank in August last year is being revealed by a Royal Commission of Enquiry that began last October. The disaster could, it seems, have been avoided. Bruce Gilkison describes his involvement with a Solomon Islands shipping company in 2004 which threatened a similar ending. He draws invaluable management and leadership lessons from his experience.
Principal, Chair of Infrastructure Practice, Americas, Arup
We invite them to our country because we need their skills – but then either reject or underutilise their input because they lack “Kiwi” work experience. Can mentoring make a difference?
Retaining returns more than recruiting The hunt for talented executives is on again. Recruiters had a tough time last year as decision-makers froze in response to the global financial crisis and its attached recession. But things have perked up since last August and recruiters are on the prowl. Now, companies that failed to focus on retaining good people might pay for their neglect and short-term employment strategies.
Josephine Rudkin-Binks, Daniela Ramirez Landcare Research’s carboNZero programme has made two senior appointments. Rudkin-Binks joins the fast growing team in Auckland as New Zealand sales manager. She was previously AUT
John Key knows thing or two about capital. Or does he? He seems to think political capital travels one-way street – down. But didn’t his financial capital travel one-way street
This year presents fresh set of challenges and opportunities for managers and employers. Businesses are emerging from the recession to face more demanding and competitive business environment, increasingly called the
The book, The Inspiring Leader was published in the United States last year. It is the culmination of four years study by Jack Zenger, Joe Folkman and Scott Edinger, of
• Nearly eight out of 10 New Zealanders think the country’s tax system needs reform. • Nearly seven out of 10 want the 12.5 percent and 21 percent marginal tax
The loss of public confidence and trust in today’s boards and senior management is widespread. The Director asked professional director and governance expert Doug Matheson why, and what needs to be done?
The loss of public confidence and trust in today’s boards and senior management is widespread. The Director asked professional director and governance expert Doug Matheson why, and what needs to be done?
We, like many companies, are feeling the pinch. I believe we need real spark to get things going. Is brainstorming an approach I should consider to improve our creativity? Yes.
COVER STORY Ailing DHB Directors – Tony Ryall’s health sector tonic The directors of New Zealand’s 21 District Health Boards are collectively responsible for delivering the nation’s frequently criticised health
The directors of New Zealand’s 21 District Health Boards are collectively responsible for delivering the nation’s frequently criticised health services and spending almost $10 billion a year, or 75 percent of the Government’s total health budget. Governance experts say too many DHB directors are simply not up to the task. Now Health Minister Tony Ryall is turning up the heat. But can he, as he puts it, get them to “lift their game”? Jens Mueller and Reg Birchfield report.
It’s (probably) impossible to come up with tax system that will please everybody. Not surprisingly, therefore, fault was quickly found with raft of options and proposals contained in the Taxation
Health is big business. In political and economic terms, they don’t come much bigger. And large, complex businesses, such as those governed by New Zealand’s District Health Boards, need the
Just like a car, computer equipment depreciates, but you need to consider more than just the monetary value – dated equipment costs you valuable time and is simply not as efficient as more recent technology.
March 8-9 Introduction to Management. NZIM Central. www.shortcourses.ac.nz 8-9 Customer Attraction. Auckland. University of Auckland Short Courses. www.nzimnorthern.co.nz 9 Effective Business Writing. Invercargill. NZIM Southern. www.projectplusgroup.com 10-11 Business Skills for
How would you describe the New Zealand identity? The individual achievements of New Zealanders are embraced by the whole nation. We tap into the collective pride we have in our
Former group general manager Warehouse Stationery Rob Smith was, until five years ago, a corporate man. Now he works in harness with Paper Plus storeowner and Paper Plus Group chairman Mike Paardekooper, re-writing their cooperative success story.
Last year an OECD report ranked New Zealand as the third-fattest nation in the developed world behind Mexico and the United States. That’s right – the country once touted for
Whether it’s power outages, telecommunication breakdowns, or road congestion, people are most aware of asset management when faced by its shortcomings. But it’s an area in which New Zealand –
Kiwis are getting older and the blame can’t be laid entirely at the aging feet of baby boomers. It seems outward migration is also taking its toll. That’s according to
If we want to upgrade the calibre of local boards, the pay gap between Kiwi and Australian directors needs to narrow. That’s according to Sherry Maier, specialist in director remuneration
Congratulations to Holmes Consulting Group for its victory in the 2009 NZIM Business Challenge. Despite last month’s suggestion it’d been plugging away at it for while, this was in fact
A fifth of workers apparently hate their colleagues and almost two-thirds regularly gossip about them when they’re out of earshot. That’s according to OnePoll study that surveyed 2000 people in
They may have earned some flack during the financial collapses that kick-started global recession, but it seems MBAs are still in demand. A recent report from the global Graduate Management
