There’s a lot of fine-tuning in Peter Walls’ job. As CEO of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, he has to strike the right notes on both artistic and commercial fronts. How challenging a performance is it?
Fair Trading Organised by Messe Berlin GmbH, IFA is now the world’s biggest consumer electronics and appliances trade show, covering 121,000m2 of display space and hosting 1164 exhibitors. While in Berlin, Pauline Herbst spoke to Messe Berlin CEO Raimund Hosch.
Profitable planet pleasers Is it possible to grow business while reducing planetary impact? Absolutely. The clean green Kiwi corp is expanding. NZ Management talks to three proponents.
Since BNZ kicked off its total wellness programme two years ago, its staff have together walked around New Zealand 138 times – the equivalent distance at least – as part
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New Zealand has ranked number one in the world for auditing, corporate ethics and shareholder protection in Global Competitiveness Report, recently released by the World Economic Forum. In the survey
An information day held last month for those interested in next year’s Leadership NZ Leadership Programme attracted plenty of interest – reflecting growing awareness of what the course has to
Grant Kreft CEO, Americas Intuition What prompted you to seek work outside New Zealand? I was born and raised in the small Central Otago farming town of Ranfurly and from
Kevin Bowler Tourism New Zealand has announced the appointment of new CEO. Bowler has extensive marketing and business leadership experience spanning fast moving consumer goods, technology and media brands in
New Zealand firms seem to be distinctly unprepared for future where governments, consumers and investors worldwide gang up against carbon emissions and practices which affect the environment. Analysts say we
When to start counting? New Zealand’s major emitters will have to report on their GHG emissions – is it worth jumping the regulatory gun?
Once price is put on greenhouse gas emissions, the focus will move to avoiding it. Large emitters, whose businesses are at risk from offshore competitors which do not face price
Maybe. Even the most optimistic project managers recognise that an “exact estimate” is an oxymoron and in uncertain times, the best of intentions can be undermined. But when risk intervenes – is it always bad news?
There is rule in politics: last long enough in government and initiatives that were originally controversial become orthodox. So the National government’s deregulation of the labour market in 1991, radical
Based in Katikati, a small company is using smart design to take on the world in a specialist niche – dental products. Triodent is now New Zealand’s fastest growing manufacturer. How did it translate design into dollars?
Social media are no longer reserved for teenagers discussing the latest fads – they have become phenomenon that will either help or harm your business, depending on how you use
If there is one publication that should be compulsory reading for all global citizens it is the World Wide Fund for Nature’s “Living Planet Report”. Published every two years, it
The Deloitte/Management magazine Top 200 Awards turn 20 this year. In a two-part series, founder/creator of the Awards and former NZ Management publisher Reg Birchfield reflects on the first 10 years of the Awards’ history.
Researching this month’s cover story wasn’t the easiest exercise – both in terms of the mounting stack of literature on climate change to sift through and the conclusions it forces
It’s being billed as the “big day out for business” – the 2009 TIME (train, inspire, motivate, empower) convention is back in Auckland on October 30. The 2008 convention proved
Accountants who can’t use Excel spreadsheets, students who manually count the words in their essays, good employees rejected because they lack specific computer skills…. There’s black hole of need in
Nearly six out of 10 business people oppose extending assistance to large greenhouse gas emitters if this costs taxpayers an extra $1 billion over the first five years. This compares
The New Zealand School of Export is challenging the country’s exporters to raise their game, and is offering over $46,000 worth of scholarships to help. “Eighty percent of exports come
All the latest advances in technology and services available to the human resources industry were on display at last month’s HRINZ Expo 09 in Wellington. More than 45 exhibitors showcased
An information day held last month for those interested in next year’s Leadership NZ Leadership Programme attracted plenty of interest – reflecting growing awareness of what the course has to
Why, 116 years after women in New Zealand gained parity at the ballot box, do they still not have pay equity with men? That was the question being asked last
What will New Zealand’s economy look like in 2025? Will the country have fulfilled the National Government agenda to catch up with Australia? Those are questions that will be explored
Tracey Berry would really like to see New Zealanders shift from being nation of great borrowers to being great savers. “I think it’s critical for the long-term prospects of the
Nominations are open for next year’s KEA World Class New Zealand Awards – and there’s new category to recognise non-Kiwis who act as ambassadors promoting and celebrating this country on
Another coalition composed of research organisations, private business, trade unions and environmental organisations is also calling on G20 nations to accelerate transition to sustainable economy. The Green Economy Coalition warns
The proposed changes to our Emissions Trading Scheme are “disappointing” and appear to greatly reduce incentives to heavy emitters to reduce emissions. Instead they load more cost onto taxpayers. That’s
The business of climate change is already growing rapidly and promises to generate even more jobs than revenue. That’s according to research by investment bank HSBC which has been totting
Recent research shows that if nations act together to reduce carbon emissions, the cost of such actions falls while the new opportunities for jobs and growth rise. That’s according to
More than 500 leading global companies have joined those calling for decisive action to be taken on climate change at the Copenhagen Summit in December. The Copenhagen Communique was presented
The summit on climate change in New York last month brought bunch more pledges for action from attending nations – and hopes for progress at Copenhagen in December. China, the
Organisations looking to reduce their carbon footprint could start by streamlining their printing fleet – even small changes in the use of electronic hardware can tot up to substantial savings.
The challenge for business Organisations that understand that consumers are regarding them through a new green lens and respond to that shift will gain competitive advantage.
Pat Snedden has little time for leaders who focus on stumbling blocks rather than solutions. As chair of Housing NZ and the Tamaki Transformation Programme, Treaty of Waitangi negotiator, author and former Bastion Point protestor, he has long been a passionate advocate for what is possible.
Mike Perrett is the national sales director of HRV How would you describe the New Zealand identity? Too many New Zealanders have “she’ll be right” attitude and this complacency is
• Adam Werbach • Harvard Business Press • RRP $45 It is sad reality that lot of managers will look at this title, sigh fretfully and turn to something that
• Michael Santoro • Cornell University Press • RRP $51.95 Consider for moment the rhetoric around the last Labour government’s signing of bilateral trade agreement with China. Hailed as political
• Andrew Lih • Aurum Press • $39.99 (in stores May 7th) Who can imagine world without Wikipedia? You type in search and then, chances are, the hit you pick
The realms of business and technology intertwine exponentially every year. New Zealand businesses are going to have to get increasingly knowledgeable about ICT just in order to keep up with competitors. How much expertise do you need and who do you turn to provide it? Pauline Herbst finds out what the best approach and top trends are.
There’s lot of talk these days about businesses needing to behave ethically. What exactly does that mean? I believe ethics are about how we act toward each other. It’s about
• Editor’s Letter • In Touch: News; Managers Abroad: Gerard Walsh • On the Move • Executive Development • NZIM: Managing Risk to Your Advantage Karin Callaghan Just Good Business
Maybe defining today’s economic environment as “interesting” somewhat understates the dramatic impacts of the past 18 months. Nevertheless, what is interesting are the results of Deloitte’s survey of more than
As a business proposition, it’s a daunting challenge. Will our Rugby World Cup runneth over? Is it a loss-making proposition or a catalyst for economic growth? An opportunity to prove New Zealand can truly punch above its weight in the world? Two years out – and we’ve started counting.
It’s the sort of thing prime minister of any stripe would say: New Zealand’s economic performance is vitally important and the Government “is focused squarely on improving New Zealand’s economic
Somewhere in the process of becoming, this issue turned into Snedden brothers special – our face to face interview (p38) organised with Pat before the Rugby World Cup story (p32)
When bad corporate behaviour helps precipitate a massive global recession, it does rather focus the business mind on ethics. Or does it? New Zealand might have a good reputation on the business integrity front, but how do we really measure up?
Most people have heard of Blu-ray but do they know what it is? We laser in on high-definition media.
In our series of interviews with senior managers from around the world, we catch up with Rome-based Wendy Harcourt, senior advisor for the Society for International Development, on her recent visit to New Zealand.
In the current economic climate, stress has become an increasingly common topic of discussion in workplace wellness circles. And for good reason. The New Zealand Mental Health Foundation says there
Rampant restructuring, technology tsunamis, economies in transition and major market shifts…When change is the only certainty, how best to engage with it? Speakers at this month’s Human Resource Institute of New Zealand annual conference provided insights.
The Minister for Climate Changes Issues has told business leaders he hopes for settled emissions trading scheme attracting broad political sign up. Hon Dr Nick Smith, also Environment Minister, says
Waikato University Management School is finalist in this year’s Waikato Sustainable Business Awards. The school is one of four finalists in the non-profit category, up against the Te Whangai Trust
New Zealand’s larger companies can help their SME (small/medium enterprise) counterparts through the recession by donating mentoring support. That’s the suggestion from Business Mentors New Zealand – not-for-profit organisation that
The financial results collated for NZ Management magazine’s Top 200 Companies list in 1990 “indicate another grim year” for New Zealand companies, said the magazine’s editor of the day, Vaughan
South Island managers gained useful insights into today’s challenging business issues at the recent NZIM Southern Business Forum. Inevitably the focus was on the global recession and how businesses can
I recently travelled to Sydney on six-day management study tour scholarship awarded to myself and two others by the New Zealand Institute of Management Foundation. The tour included two days
Eighty percent of business decision makers expect economic growth to start again within two years. This compares with 65 percent of all New Zealanders. Within what period do you expect
From food to furniture, dental technology to animal health – the recently announced finalists in New Zealand’s International Business Awards are all growing their operations internationally and making valuable contribution
A meteoric rise through the New Zealand Fire Service has put 34-year-old Dan Coward in role usually reserved for those with lot more experience under their belts – but as
New Zealand’s larger companies can help their SME (small/medium enterprise) counterparts through the recession by donating mentoring support. That’s the suggestion from Business Mentors New Zealand – not-for-profit organisation that
In the past 20 years, New Zealand has gone from being the OECD’s third most indebted country to enjoying its third year in the OECD’s top five with exports now
Hutt Valley business Celcius Coffee has become the first coffee roaster in the country to be certified under the carboNZero programme’s small enterprise certification scheme. This means the company has
Actions speak louder than words when it comes to getting green messages across to the public, according to the latest Creo / Perceptive Corporate Trust survey. In response to the
Is your business ready for sustainability makeover? The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) has technology to help. One of the organisation’s latest releases is stand-alone website assessment. You don’t need to
In June something happened, unannounced, that will eventually affect nearly every business wanting government contract. And it could affect the outcome of bids for government contracts worth between $14 and
It’s hard enough coming to terms with the complexities of climate change debate in New Zealand – let alone its various permutations around the globe. But Deloitte chair Nick Main is up for the challenge.
Risk management takes on a whole new meaning for students studying for a management diploma in adventure tourism.
Gerard Walsh: Head of Web & CRM; Head of Change Management – Distribution Schroder Investment Management What prompted you to seek work outside New Zealand? It was happenstance – my
Business like life is by its nature, a risky venture – but as it is put so lyrically in The Rose, “it’s the dream afraid of waking that never takes a chance”. The trick is find a sane and well-judged balance between level of risk and potential for reward.
Vanessa Hannan Most recently Telstra Enterprise & Government’s Sydney-based principal – strategic financial planning and analysis, Hannan has been appointed chief financial officer of TelstraClear. CEO Dr Allan Freeth says
Red Alert is actually pinkish. But it has energy. And it has got the blue brigade’s attention. Red Alert is the Labour MPs’ blog. New backbenchers started it. MPs pay
With touch-screen technology starting to move into mainstream markets, it turns out that a small New Zealand company is the de facto standard. How did NextWindow beat the development curve?
This is the first time in most of our lives that we’ve had to work hard at our business just to survive. And yet it is during these unsettled times
How would you describe the NZ identity? New Zealand’s identity is simple. It’s all about accent and I don’t just mean the way we sound, but the way in which
Is it time to re-think the fundamentals of corporate governance? Reg Birchfield talks to AUT’s associate professor in management, Coral Ingley.
Is it time to re-think the fundamentals of corporate governance? Reg Birchfield talks to AUT’s associate professor in management, Coral Ingley.
• By Jeff Jarvis • Collins Business • RRP $40.00 Watch Google! Like tsunami warning, this commercial, technological and social phenomenon threatens to sweep all before it. There might be
Risks to businesses are growing but budgets are shrinking. Is there a danger that more Kiwi enterprise will fall through the risk gap?
How do you rescue an organisation that isn’t servicing its million-dollar debt, hasn’t had an AGM in years, and lacks governance policies, strategic planning, business plan and budget? Plus – it’s in a poor African country.
I had quiet moment at work yesterday and suddenly saw how I was feeling. I had general aches and pains, my heart was racing, and I felt jumpy. I don’t
Editor’s Letter In Touch: News; Managers Abroad: Linley Watson On the Move Executive Development NZIM: How Capable Are Kiwi Managers? Doug Matheson Just Good Business • News • Sustainability: Smart
Editor’s Letter: Colour Blind Cover Story: Shape-shifting SOEs – Boards Of Different Hue Want government board appointment? Then check out the lie of the land. The geography has changed and
At a time when unemployment is rising and redundancies are rife, it’s hard to imagine a future where New Zealand’s skillbase is patchily stretched over workforce needs – with gaping holes appearing in some sectors and within specific age groups. But that’s a reality highlighted by recent research. Where will the problems occur – and how best to fix them?
John Walley is expected to rail against monetary policy and the effects of its singular targeting of inflation. He is chief executive of the Manufacturers and Exporters Association, after all,
We’re all getting older. Yes, folks, it’s truism time. And there does seem to be point where the gleeful upward romp through life’s significant markers becomes more gravity afflicted –
For those who think a phone is just for calling people, think again. Whether you want to track time or appointments, consult a map or a strategy guru, your smart phone is a useful management tool. We track 10 useful apps on Apple’s iPhone 3G.
Once you’ve crossed “run country as New Zealand’s first female Prime Minister” off your list of goals, where to next? For Jenny Shipley, the end of her political career started a whole new story.
This new series interviews senior management from the international arena, either in transit as they fly through New Zealand, or on their own stamping ground. We quiz Ola Nilsson about snap decisions and multicultural management.
James Lockhart explores the governance requirements of organisations where outcomes other than profit are the primary means through which performance is measured.
James Lockhart explores the governance requirements of organisations where outcomes other than profit are the primary means through which performance is measured.
A healthy workforce is vital to recovering economy – and there’s no better time to look after staff than when the pressure is on. With fewer staff on the job,
The Australian government has awarded further A$13.4 million worth of grants to 22 businesses under its Climate Ready Programme – taking the total number of projects being funded under the
Bigger firms in New Zealand – as in other English-speaking countries – pay higher wages than smaller firms. But why? Research by two New Zealand economists shows that there is
Companies in the Asia-Pacific region are slowly starting to spread their wings to resume long-haul travel, according to an analysis of travel trends by FCm Travel Solutions. While demand on
After starting his working life as boat builder, 31-year-old Dave Larsen has proved he can capably take the helm when it comes to running sales team – an accomplishment that’s
Business people overwhelmingly back the policy that government agencies should procure sustainably – based on whole-of-life costs, rather than day-one price alone. Sustainable procurement by government agencies in June became
