Manukau Institute of Technology Faculty of Business The Faculty, consisting of the Schools of Accounting and Management, Communication and Marketing, Business Services, plus Computing and Information Technology, provides comprehensive approach
Frazer Scott is the director of business management for Microsoft’s entertainment and devices division. He is responsible for driving the organisational planning process, execution of key projects, and coordinating management
• Mary Holm • Random House NZ • $29.99 Only half of the people who joined KiwiSaver in its first year chose which provider and which fund they wished to
• AG Lafley & Ram Charan • Profile Business • $39.99 Innovation has become the catch-cry of business world beset by recessionary economies and fiscal failure. Cash is, as always,
A low key recession-proofing initiative which started as a bit of fun for Wellington business Trilogy has gathered international attention and support.
I have observed over the years that many business difficulties, both internal and external, arise from inadequate communication. Messages can be muddled or not get through at all because we
While some would suggest that we face tight labour markets because of the greying workforce, others advise tuning out “the sky is falling” predictions of widespread talent shortage. So what
Good employee communications is good for the bottom line. And yet, employee communications is often one of the most difficult areas to get right. That’s because we often take it for granted that we will communicate competently because we communicate all the time and generally we are good at it – in our personal lives.
What does Triple Bottom Line mean? I have been in meetings when someone mentions it but no one explains it. Yes, I know what you mean. Traditionally companies have measured
High-tech companies turn ideas into high-value products – and they could turn New Zealand into a more prosperous and lively place to live. So says Paul Callaghan, the country’s most distinguished physicist and newest business prophet. His Wool to Weta thesis is certainly turning heads in a time of deepening recession.
Economic forecasters – quarter by quarter – have been ticking down their growth expectations for New Zealand as the domestic recession persists and the international recession widens. The NZIER’s March
The nine-day fortnight was one of the headline suggestions to come out of the Government’s recent Jobs Summit. The scheme is designed to give businesses extra help to ride out
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Base salaries for chief executives continued to rise ahead of the annual inflation rate in 2008, with median increase of 5.2 percent on the previous year, according to Sheffield’s latest
Cranfield School of Management, through partnership with the Hui Taumata Trust, is offering new scholarship for New Zealand Maori. Up to two scholarships will be awarded annually to outstanding New
British multinationals operating in countries that lack basic human rights give around 70 percent more money to charity than firms that do not have presence in such politically controversial nations,
R Philipp Seager, the first full-time chief executive (then called secretary manager) of NZIM’s Auckland division, passed away late last year aged 94. Seager was appointed to the NZIM role
The intricacies of the Resource Management Act were swapped for Rules of Engagement when Duncan Cotterill’s leading Nelson specialist Camilla Owen visited the Solomon Islands to see her colleague, Lieutenant
Employers who take practical action to boost employees’ literacy and numeracy will be recognised for the first time in this year’s EEO Trust Work & Life Awards. The Skills Highway
Determination, weeks of training, 36 hours and whole lot of willpower. That’s what it took for five teams to represent OfficeMax New Zealand at the Oxfam TrailWalker event last month,
Cashflow is the biggest challenge facing New Zealand’s small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) this year, according the new research of 44,000 businesses conducted jointly by Bizzone (organiser of the
Westpac was the only company from this part of the world that made it to the 99-strong list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2009. Compiled by Ethisphere and
Victorian governor David de Kretser is the latest to wade into the debate whether carbon taxes are more effective means of reducing greenhouse gas than Australia’s planned emissions trading scheme.
While nations acting to avert climate change are focusing on policies to limit global warming to two degrees celsius, it seems many climate change scientists believe that goal is now
Despite the economic downturn and government cutbacks, New Zealand’s “Environmental Choice” label is going from strength to strength. Why?
The opportunity to upgrade the country’s million sick homes has never been greater. Nor has the opportunity to muff it. At stake is major chance to re-orientate the building and
Vicki Jayne discovers that standing in a circle with a horse can teach you some very interesting leadership skills.
David Chapman, the New Zealand Institute of Management’s National Chief Executive, is moving on after 17 years at the helm. He talked with NZ Management about his style of leadership, his achievements and his few disappointments.
Geoff Vazey, Wes Bernard Christchurch City Holdings has appointed two new directors to two of its subsidiary companies. Vazey, currently professional director, brings commercial and governance experience to the board
Gordon Davidson details the life cycle of organisations and the “critical transition points” faced as an organisation grows from its early beginnings as a small business to a mid-sized organisation and then in the case of some, to a large, mature business. At each transition point there are growth and structural challenges that the organisation must successfully confront and resolve before it can safely move on to the next phase of its growth and development.
The good thing about being government is that you don’t have to make ends meet. You just borrow. Bill English is borrowing big and will go on borrowing big after
Helen Tatham speaks with two executives who are currently involved in professional development courses.
Bonus is the Latin word for good, though you would hardly get that impression from reading the financial press recently. Everyone is feeling the pain and cynicism abounds. It is likely that your company’s current bonus programme is now hopelessly unachievable, indeed irrelevant in the present circumstances. So what do you do about bonuses for this year? And what do you do when the economy starts to pick up again?
The sky is not falling on our heads; it’s certainly challenging out there but staying positive will make huge difference in this difficult economic climate. Whether you’re large or small
Managing team is never easy, but in today’s economy it poses particular challenge. Most companies are feeling increased pressure to do more with less – in many cases, lot less.
In the third instalment of Deloitte’s five-part series on how to ride out the recession, Matthew Hitch talks about the importance of making sure the foundations of your business are secure in an uncertain recessionary environment.
Last year’s $546 million shortfall for meeting our Kyoto greenhouse gas targets has this year turned into $241 million surplus, but the good news is muted by the sheer volatility
Product differentiation emerged as prime mover for companies developing greener products and services, in recent study from research company Forrester. In report based on interviews with 72 consumer product strategy
1Editor’s Letter 5In Touch: Comment On: Ethics and Communication; Comment On: Face Of The Future – Beware Grey 2K 20On the Move 21Executive Development 32NZIM: David Chapman Signs Off After
It’s no secret that New Zealand’s economy needs help. Not only because it is being buffeted by Hurricane Global-Economy (apologies, but if I have to write global recession, current economic
New research from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) into survival strategies in recession has found that success comes down to balancing risk and opportunity – the ability to be
A business analysis of Wellington-based salad bar has won third place in prestigious international competition. The Oikos Sustainability Case Writing Competition aims to promote the development of new, high-quality case
Private parts When New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner recently moved to close website link that inadvertently provided easy access to the private details of 1000s of Mount Ruapehu ski pass holders,
A skills shortage will continue to remain an obstacle for global growth recovery and the HR industry should adopt the green words of “retain, reuse, recycle and refresh” for people
How do you get to be world class? In tough economic times, it becomes even more vital to delve into the recipes for Kiwi success, define common characteristics and do our damnedest to replicate what has helped take the 2009 World Class New Zealanders to the top of their game.
Many company board meetings fall into predictable pattern of procedure-driven activity, with excessive time given to reports from the audit, compensation, transactions, and other committees. Even in today’s Sarbanes-Oxley and
Rebecca Purdy is the owner of Product Placement, nationwide promotional sampling company with over 500 contractors in 14 regions throughout New Zealand. Primarily working on FMCG clients both in supermarkets
Soros: The World’s Most Influential Investor • Robert Slater • McGraw Hill • RRP: $50.00 It is little unfortunate that Soros: The World’s Most Influential Investor closes with this paragraph
There has been much said on the matter of Fisher & Paykel Appliances’ profit downturn and the possibility of government bail out of New Zealand companies affected by the global
I have colleague who bad-mouths me in the office. I don’t want to make big fuss and get our boss involved so how can I stop her? Hmm not nice.
Cover Story: World Class Kiwis – Talented and tenacious How do you get to be world class? In tough economic times, it becomes even more vital to delve into the
Jens Mueller and Sandy Maier present and discuss the results of their fourth annual survey of corporate governance in New Zealand. The survey contains both brick bats and bouquets for the country’s director community. Comparisons are also drawn with results of a sister survey conducted in Canada, a country with similar legal and corporate structures to New Zealand.
The Key Government hasn’t disabused those of us who imagined it will use fiscal policy to stimulate the economy and help see us through deepening recession. It enthuses publicly about
Corporate governance is continuing to develop in New Zealand according to the fourth annual “Directions – Understanding Governance” survey. That’s the good news. The not so good news is that,
Sometimes personal grievances can seem like the bane of an employer’s existence. An employee is performing badly, or having far too much time off sick. The employer tries to manage
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In today’s deepening financial gloom you’d think the chief purveyor of statistics might feel like a harbinger of bad news, but government statistician Geoff Bascand is optimistic about New Zealand’s future. And he has the figures to back that view. by Vicki Jayne
Auckland plastics and medical device manufacturer Adept wants to unleash the ideas of clever New Zealanders to help humanity, and is offering $50,000 prize for the winning innovation. The company
Pessimistic sentiment runs high in the findings of the latest Sheffield Salary Review Survey, but that is not flowing through to dramatic cuts in pay, staff numbers or revenue expectations.
Overall, do you believe New Zealand is doing enough to manage climate change? New Zealanders overall Yes34% No41% Don’t know25% Business decision makers Yes40% No46% Don’t know14% Source: ShapeNZ national
The Commerce Commission has released draft guidelines for businesses about obligations surrounding carbon offset and neutrality claims and how they are affected by the Fair Trading Act. The Commission is
Dick Hubbard is man who knows how to grow company during recession; he’s been there before. Hubbard Foods was born in 1988, just after the sharemarket crash in 1987. Auckland’s
Recent media interest in the viability of recycling should not stop New Zealanders putting out their cans, paper, glass and plastic containers, according to the Packaging Council. “Whilst commodity prices
The opening of nominations for the 2009 Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards has been marked by Prime Minister John Key reviewing his own leadership – after 100 days in the
Women in business in New Zealand are doing better than their counterparts in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and other countries in Western Europe, including Scandinavia. The latest
New Zealand businesses may be facing tough times, but marketers won’t be cutting their one-to-one communications spend, according to direct marketing study conducted by Nielsen and New Zealand Post. NZ
Westpac New Zealand is aiming to help its customers make better choices for the environment despite the economic gloom via the launch of Westpac ecoshop, an online store specialising in
If you’re seeing renewed effort by special interests around the world to avoid paying their carbon pollution bills bear in mind how out of touch they are with the broader
Paint is not product usually associated with environmental leadership but Resene Paints picked up two major accolades in last year’s awards rounds. The company won the Trailblazer (Large & Corporate
The 2009 Environmental Packaging Awards have been revamped to showcase how organisations have moved beyond focus on recyclability to take into account resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Packaging Council
It is critical that senior management understand the climate change risks within their supply chain and how suppliers are managing those risks, according to just-released findings from the “2008 Carbon
While most MBA students think the private sector should be using its position to address environmental and social issues, less than third believe this is happening. That’s the result of
The recession doesn’t seem to have dampened the drive to run leaner, greener businesses in New Zealand though it is encouraging smarter approach to sustainability, according to recent report from
New Zealand has greenhouse-gas emissions trading market. As this issue of NZ Management went to press, news broke of the sale of the first New Zealand credits (called NZUs), and
The world financial crisis may throw up new business models for the future but it is more likely that a return to sound management fundamentals will deliver the best results. Reg Birchfield talks to retiring New Zealand Institute of Management National President Robin Dunlop.
Mark Berry The Commerce Commission has welcomed Commerce Minister Simon Power’s announcement of the appointment of Dr Berry, specialist in competition law and economic regulation, as its new chair. He
Rodney Hide used to chase taxis carrying overspending MPs. Since he went dancing with the stars he has been happier hunting regulators. His Regulatory Responsibility Bill in 2006 lacked drafting
From Benefit to Boardroom: The public service leader once mainly known for her dangly earrings and racy dress sense is now set on transforming New Zealand private enterprise. She tells Brent Leslie about her new life.
Peter Owens tells the story of Tuapeka Gold Print, a once small Otago firm, which has a new focus firmly on the global stage and is on the verge of taking on the Australian market.
If redundancy is looming in your vicinity, you may be forgiven for thinking that the salary package for your next job is the last thing you should be considering right now. Your focus is much more likely to be on negotiating an exit package, if and when you are compelled to do so. But, as Janet Ison explains, this is actually the perfect time to work out what you want in your next package.
The impact of the recession has become the key strategic issue for current boards. Directors are grappling with uncertainty of magnitude few have experienced before. To meet the challenges many
In today’s environment, reviewing director fees – let alone adjusting them – might seem to be losing proposition. John Key’s message about freezing MP pay levels and tightening belts has
You don’t need me to tell you about the state of the current economic environment. For most in business, times are tough. As directors, there is the risk that in
New Zealand may be in recession but there are steps businesses can take to protect their positions – and even expand and thrive. Whether you are planning purchase to drive
The demands by stakeholders for boards to ensure that effective business strategy is implemented are growing rapidly. Boards of directors must maximise their effectiveness in strategy development and implementation and
In the second instalment of Deloitte’s five-part series on how to ride out the recession, Deloitte partners Richard Kirkland and Chas Cable talk about conducting a risk review on your business and the impact of the recession on merger and acquisition strategy.
This month we celebrate some amazing New Zealanders with our exclusive cover story on the Kea World Class New Zealand Awards. From biotechnology and creative industries to finance, academia and
A new advertising device recently trialled outside one Hamilton store certainly had few passers-by doing double-take. People walking past R&R Sport on the city’s main street were treated to recorded
Transpower CEO Patrick Strange doesn’t like the media spotlight but accepts it as a necessary part of his role at the head of New Zealand’s national electricity grid operator. He speaks about his dislike of formality and hierarchies.
As global recession bites into business bravado and crushes consumer confidence, marketing budgets inevitably come under pressure. It’s a good time to figure out just why marketing matters – but are business leaders getting the message? Can companies boldly market their way through tough times? And with more channels to choose from – how best to do that?
Managers matter most when tough times loom The New Zealand economy, along with much of the global economy, is in recession. Both look likely to remain in this negative state of fortune for much of 2009. Tough economic times are when managers matter most to an organisation but it is also the time when they most frequently draw the short straw, says the New Zealand Institute of Management’s national chief executive, David Chapman.
Where should boards start if they want to go green?
A new year and a new Government. Mark Peart talks to Minister of Commerce Simon Power to get his views on the corporate governance agenda for 2009 and then canvasses others for their agenda items.
Keri Bloomfield is general manager operations, of the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRINZ). HRINZ is membership organisation for people who are interested or involved in the management and
It should be the most natural thing in the workplace – to share information with your peers. It increases individual skills and adds to the all-round knowledge of the organisation.
Employers who use the recession as an excuse for cutting staff pay and benefits will regret these actions when the economy recovers, according to predictions by one recruitment specialist. Nigel
Business people have higher concerns over finding work if they lose their jobs. While unemployment forecasts are running at seven percent, 19 percent of all those in work, and 17
Dear Ellen Although phlegmatic about being quoted in the media, Bob Edlin’s Happy New Year? piece has quoted Federated Farmers out of context. Bob, quoting from release entitled Dismal economic
Ricoh New Zealand parent company Ricoh Group has been selected as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations for the fifth consecutive year. The Global 100, released at the
The hunt is on for the country’s best leaders with the opening of nominations for the 2009 Sir Peter Blake Trust Awards. Pippa, Lady Blake, will announce the winners (six
