The call for greater diversity in governance can’t be satisfied without more aspiring directors and trustees stepping up. But as Sina Wendt-Moore points out, candidates aren’t always sure how to go about it.
Practical insights, techniques and case studies for ensuring success are on offer at an upcoming symposium in Wellington. Project-based management services company Project Plus is running the NZ PMO Symposium
Taxi billing solutions provider TaxiCharge NZ is expanding its card business to help corporate taxi users to manage and control their taxi spend. The company has launched voucher cards which
The Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards took place at the Auckland Art Gallery on Friday 22 June. The Blake Medal was presented to iconic sporting and education leader Sir John
Could we do with wiser leaders? It seems, on the face of it, like silly question. But it needs to be asked. There is, you see, paradoxical gap between the
Born and raised in South Canterbury, Todd Somerville is Kea director for the UK and Europe.
The latest IMD survey delivers a serious wake-up call to New Zealand business and policymakers.
John Judge has been appointed chairman of the ANZ National Bank. He replaced Sir Dryden Spring who stepped down last month. And while on the subject of banking industry directorships,
David Shearer’s first six months as Labour leader were not the bold, knock-em-down poll-ramping the traditional media measure. So they fed off rumour-mongering right-wing and left-of-Labour blogs to roast him.
Bad news travels fast in turbulent times. And as London’s Financial Times newspaper wrote recently, today’s nervous investors are especially quick off the mark. Examples of quick-fire investor reactions, from
Organisational openness and the importance of of cultivating connections are among number of key themes to emerge from IBM’s recently released fifth biennial global CEO study. The study is the
Mining for more women in local body governance
When it comes to advising clients undertaking board fee reviews, public relations experts may be as valuable as we, the remuneration consultants, are. Dysfunctional boards pose potentially greater risks to
John Judge has been appointed chairman of the ANZ National Bank. He replaced Sir Dryden Spring who stepped down last month. And while on the subject of banking industry directorships,
Bad news travels fast in turbulent times. And as London’s Financial Times newspaper wrote recently, today’s nervous investors are especially quick off the mark. Examples of quick-fire investor reactions, from
Moves last month to fast track more women on to public listed company boards are welcome, if long overdue. The evidence supporting more aggressive strategies to elect more women onto
Wall Street has made risk dirty word, associated with recklessness, gambling and certain moral vacuum. Yet, calculated risks are exactly what company requires if it wants to shift from being
Smaller, more fuel-efficient, well spec’d and less flashy… our fleets of company vehicles are changing for the better. Vivienne McLean checks out the fleet-leasing business.
Moves last month to fast track more women on to public listed company boards are welcome, if long overdue. The evidence supporting more aggressive strategies to elect more women onto
Fletcher Building has named Mark Adamson as it next chief executive. Jonathan Ling will step down as chief executive at the end of September after six years in charge. Adamson
How do Gen X and Y leaders see the future? What do they value and how do they view working with their Baby Boomer colleagues? Ruth Le Pla explores the changing face of New Zealand leadership.
The call for greater diversity in governance can’t be satisfied without more aspiring directors and trustees stepping up. But as Sina Wendt-Moore points out, candidates aren’t always sure how to go about it.
When it comes to advising clients undertaking board fee reviews, public relations experts may be as valuable as we, the remuneration consultants, are. Dysfunctional boards pose potentially greater risks to
To nobody’s surprise, the Government’s 2012/13 Budget affirmed surplus would show up in its books in 2014/15. Or rather, the Treasury’s projections did the affirming, and the projections were critically
Following hard on the heels of this year’s nationwide Leadership Week events and initiatives we’re dedicating this issue of NZ Management to full-on celebration of leadership. It comes at time
It’s already helping drive the Christchurch recovery – but can New Zealand’s construction/engineering sector shuck off its historic volatility to provide the building blocks for wider economic growth? Vicki Jayne tries to nail the vital role of leadership in this sector.
Rachel Taulelei, founder and CEO of innovative seafood supplier Yellow Brick Road, has just been named one of this year’s emerging leaders at the 2012 Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership Awards.
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We all know that physical exercise needs to be lifelong habit. However, for one reason or another, life might get in the way – an accident or medical condition, family
Leader amongst leaders; strength with humility; pulls no punches – all epithets attaching to Mark Solomon, chair of Maori economic powerhouse, Ngai Tahu. Although softly spoken, there’s no mistaking the passion for his people – his iwi and all Maori – or his determination to create the best possible conditions for iwi success. And now he’s being shoulder-tapped for leadership roles beyond Maoridom. He talks to NZ Management’s publisher Toni Myers.
The extraordinary contribution to New Zealand media, and in particular cartooning by Ian Grant was recognised at the recent Canon Media Awards. The Masterton resident was presented with the Print
In nod to the critical impact of talent management and retention on organisational performance, the newest recruit to the group of sponsors for the Deloitte/Management magazine Top200 Awards, is executive
Sir Ken Stevens lifelong service to business, and in particular the export sector, has been recognised in his receipt of the inaugural Exporters Champion award for exemplary services to export
While New Zealand exporters have been finding it tough, with confidence at an all time low, just over half are still cautiously optimistic about the next 12 months according to
The judges for this year’s Deloitte/Management magazine Top 200 Awards have been appointed. They are professional director Sandy Maier, Forsyth Barr’s Neil Paviour-Smith and Suzanne Snively of MoreMedia Enterprises. Reg
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