Cover Story : WORLD CLASS KIWIS – Passion and Perseverance
Whether they’re making high quality fashionwear or fashioning new molecules, finding global fame in media or in medicine, building international markets based on Kiwi know-how, design, or software innovation, eight New Zealanders share the distinction of being world class in their fields. We profile the winners of the prestigious 2008 World Class New Zealand Awards. by Vicki Jayne
Annual Reports : FROM GLOSS TO TOSS – The End of an Era
Running to over 200 pages and often more akin to coffee table book than company’s medical certificate, the annual report, thanks to law changes, is now cyber shadow of its former self. How does this impact on company-shareholder communications? by Ellen Read
Case Study : TRANSFIELD: INFRASTRUCTURE STRENGTH – With cultural glue
It may be the Kiwi offshoot of an Australia-based company but Transfield Services’ trans-Tasman relationship is more partnership than paternalism – and the rapidly expanding New Zealand branch now stretches all the way to South America. What’s the company’s recipe for growth? And what binds this disparate infrastructure services company into cohesive whole? by Vicki Jayne
Face to Face : SMALL TOWN TO BIG BRAND – It’s all about values
Brian Blake began his career as an accountant but soon realised that brands and people are what matter most to him. He joined DB Breweries in 1983, taking the top seat 10 years later. Ellen Read talks to him about his 14 years as managing director, his style and his values.
Healthy Executives : KEEPING WORKERS HEALTHY – More than work-life balance
In day and age when absenteeism, low morale, and poor work performance potentially slash company profits, many New Zealand corporates are getting smart about ensuring the health and well-being of their staff is as good as it can be. Mark Peart reports.
IT Strategy : MAKING THE MOST OF IT – Best Value IT
Embracing new technology and using it to advance business strategy may seem idealistic but in New Zealand, where Kiwis have number-eight wire attitude and innovative approach to most things, it’s starting to catch on. Helen Prattley reports.
Project Management : FROM VISION TO ACTION – Our Completed Project
It might have the hallmarks of business as usual (producing the magazine is our usual business), but the way in which it goes together is pure project management.Adelia Hallett explains.
EDITOR’S LETTER
IN TOUCH News, trends, people
COMMENT ON THE ART OF THE SOUND BITE Sue Milne
MANAGERS ABROAD Claire Eeles, VP/General Manager Restoration Hardware-Trade, San Francisco
FOCUS Leadership New Zealand 2008 Launch
ON THE MOVE
DIARY
THOUGHT LEADERS: EFFECTIVE SPONSOR PARTNERSHIPS Norman Wilson
POLITICS: DEFINITION FOR “FRESH” Colin James
ECONOMICS: ARE WE SAVING ENOUGH? Bob Edlin
BOOK REVIEWS Reg Birchfield, Ellen Read
NZIM: OVERAGED AND UNDERRATED Reg Birchfield
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: THE TROUBLE WITH SOCIETE GENERALE Michael Gardiner
CONSULTATION: TOOLKIT FOR SETTING REMUNERATION Kevin Gaunt
SUSTAINABILITY: NEW ZEALAND’S ENVIRONMENT – CAN WE FIX IT? YES WE CAN Rachel Brown
TEN TOP TIPS ON SETTING UP IN-HOUSE RECRUITMENT Marc Figgins
