Cover Story
Kea’s World Class Kiwis – Networks and Know-how
Now into its seventh year, the Kea World Class New Zealand Leaders Awards again prove that there is no shortage of candidates whose achievements are impressive by global standards. The 2010 line-up provides some clues as to why Kiwis often seem to punch above their weight on the world stage – and why more of us should just “get out and try”. by Vicki Jayne and Reg Birchfield
Masaaki Imai: Kaizen guru
The concept of “kaizen” is one most of today’s managers would recognise – even if they haven’t embraced the philosophy. That this Japanese term for “improvement” made it into the language of global business is largely thanks to one man – Masaaki Imai. The Kaizen Institute founder was in Auckland recently and spoke to Vicki Jayne.
Money Works – But gearing up is expensive
Fuelled in large part by the introduction of KiwiSaver, the New Zealand wealth and asset management industry is taking off. But is it geared for growth and performance? And can it attract the talent to capitalise on new opportunities? Reg Birchfield reports.
NZIM’s Focus On Management
Safety Excellence Incorporates Business Excellence; Regional News; Member Comment – Carla Soutar.
The Strategic Plan – Is it relevant any more?
The way in which organisations develop strategy is under scrutiny. Because very little is constant in today’s world, the question is being asked: is strategic planning still relevant? Reg Birchfield talked to four experts.
Keep it Personal – why virtual meetings don’t make it
Clever new teleconferencing technologies, pressure to cut organisational travel costs and desire to placate the increasingly vocal carbon footprint lobby seem, on the face of it, to threaten New Zealand’s large and lucrative conferencing and conventions industry. But industry advocate Alan Trotter doesn’t think so. He talks to Reg Birchfield.
The Reinvention of the Old – Whiteboards and business cards get high-tech
The past month saw flurry of new releases in New Zealand. Pauline Herbst finds out how few of these devices and applications offer new solutions to old problems.
• Editor’s Letter
• In Touch: As I See It; Managers Abroad; News & Views; Focus
• On the Move
• Executive Development
• Smart Company: The Funny Farm
Pauline Herbst
• NZIM: In Tough Times? – Keep Developing Your Leaders
Reg Birchfield
Just Good Business
• News
• Sustainability: Five Ways To Sell Tax Reform
Peter Neilson
• Profile: Workbase To Build On
Vicki Jayne
Opinion
• Healthy Workstyles: Save Our Silver Surfers!
Peter Tynan
• Bookcase
Reg Birchfield & Vicki Jayne
• Thought Leader: Of Interest Rates And Ambulances
Roger J Kerr
• Politics: Game Of Hide And Seek
Colin James
• Economics: Respectable Inflationary Debate
Bob Edlin
Advice
Top Tips: Strategic Planning Pointers
