The Social Media Conference 2019
January 16, 2019
Welcome to the 6th annual Social Media Conference – #SMCNZ19. This is the largest Social Media Conference in New Zealand and we are proud to be hosting it at SkyCity in
Management Editorial Team
FROM THE EDITOR
January 16, 2019
FEBRUARY ISSUE OUT NOW As we race into 2019 one thing is sure and that is that the pace of change is unlikely to slow down and leaders are going
Dispelling the AI myths
January 16, 2019
Your human-ness is what we need in the age of AI, write Darren Levy and Alex Hanlon.
Unconscionable bias
January 16, 2019
It is key to remember that the diversity discussion is not just around gender balance but looking at other diversities such as ethnicity, disability or sexuality, writes Cathy Parker.
BE HUMAN. BE KIND. Be both.
January 16, 2019
In a world of selfies, status updates, emojis and self-promotion leadership grounded upon kindness sounds revolutionary. We need more of it, writes Jane McCarroll.
What the future of work means for directors
January 16, 2019
Staying on top of emerging developments and issues is a continuing challenge for directors. With 2019 about to kick into top gear Kirsten Patterson offers some thoughts about the future of work from a governance perspective.
The Margin Rescue
January 16, 2019
If there is no choice but to match a competitor’s lower prices, then the “cost to serve” must also be reduced, to maintain acceptable margins, says Paul Allen who sees business lessons to learn from the movie Apollo 13.
Are you on a collision course with a workplace rival?
January 16, 2019
Data from Formula One crashes helps explain how high-stakes collisions with workplace rivals happen. By Henning Piezunka, Wonjae Lee, Richard Haynes and Matthew S. Bothner. An undeniable part of Formula
Insights – Championing Health and Safety with WorkSafe’s Nicole Rosie
January 16, 2019
In the third of WorkSafe New Zealand’s Insights series, Quinton Hall, Chief Executive of Ngāi Tahu Tourism chair joins CEO Nicole Rosie. Manaakitanga (kindness), rangatiratanga (leadership) and whanaungatanga (family) are
How to identify when it’s time for organisational change
January 16, 2019
Companies often approach organisational change in terms of structure, such as managerial reporting lines, but what they really want is a change of behaviours between people. By Yee-Wei Ooi.
Management February 2019
January 16, 2019
The Margin Rescue Are you on a collision course with a workplace rival? Dispelling the AI myths Be human. Be kind. Be both. Governance Strategy Managing for a better world
Business leader gifts $500,000 to support Waikato business degree
January 16, 2019
Prominent New Zealand businessman and philanthropist Tony Falkenstein (ONZM) has pledged a half-million dollar donation to enable students at the University of Waikato’s Management School to travel overseas and gain
FROM THE EDITOR
November 21, 2018
DECEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW In a world of tumultuous change how can a leader prepare for what lies ahead in 2019? In the December issue of Management we look at the global
What is your personal brand?
November 19, 2018
If we want to take control of our career moving forward, having a clear vision around the type of brand we want to be known for is crucial, writes Alisa Bartholomew.
Christmas parties: How glamorous is too glamorous?
November 19, 2018
How do you go from your working day attire to getting your glam on in the office toilets? If it is a work-related event, how far do you take that glamour? Jackie O’Fee has some answers.
Governance of risk is a two-way street
November 19, 2018
With any new project it’s valuable to have strict criteria around when, and how, to review projects and have some clear go-no-go points. And to consider potential bail-out options before proceeding, writes Cathy Parker.
Performance reviews are changing
November 19, 2018
Performance reviews are changing and although not yet prevalent here…
The learning never stops – even for senior leaders
November 19, 2018
Continuous learning has probably never been more important as change…
Productivity is about changing habits
November 19, 2018
If we want a culture that lifts our productivity and motivation, then we need to look at the habits…
Institute of Directors pays tribute to Sir John Anderson
November 19, 2018
Friend and cricket colleague of Sir John Anderson, Institute of Directors vice-present Alan Isaac says many people in New Zealand and Australia had benefited from the wisdom and counsel of
Electric Kiwi takes top ranking on 2018 Deloitte Fast 50 index
November 19, 2018
Auckland-based independent digital electricity company Electric Kiwi has secured the number one spot in the 2018 Deloitte Fast 50 index with a dramatic 3602 percent revenue growth over the past
Management December 2018
November 18, 2018
Sustainability reporting The learning never stops How to lead a shift in company culture Productivity is about changing habits Managing for a better world Remuneration Strategy Life online Corporate style
Local government funding and financing: public views sought
November 6, 2018
The Productivity Commission has published an issues paper for its inquiry into local government funding and financing. “This inquiry will investigate what sort of changes to funding and financing arrangements
Independent fiscal institution for New Zealand
October 29, 2018
BusinessNZ supports the case for an Independent Fiscal Institution. The Treasury is suggesting a new institution to improve transparency around governmental taxing and spending. BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope says
New Zealand ranked second riskiest country
October 23, 2018
New Zealand is ranked as the second riskiest country in the world in a major international study released by Lloyd’s of London.
FROM THE EDITOR
October 17, 2018
NOVEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW Perpetual Guardian’s radical experiment to pay its employees for five days, while they work four, has paid off and will become a permanent fixture at the
Safety based on people, as the solution
October 16, 2018
The challenge ahead is how we can responsibly unleash more of the human potential for detection, intelligence, imagination, innovation, and collaborative capacities around safety.
Being real about mothers at work
October 16, 2018
Officially there are 352,700 New Zealand mothers of under 14-year-olds in paid work.
The personal nature of leadership
October 16, 2018
One of John McGill’s favourite ways of explaining the personal nature of leadership is by referring to the Temple of Apollo in Delphi. Inscribed in the forecourt is the phrase, ‘Know thyself’.
How well are you selling you?
October 16, 2018
Unless you truly are a multimillionaire or someone who has ‘opted-out’…
Building personal productivity
October 16, 2018
All we have is now, says Jane McCarroll. She outlines the personal things she has learnt to do to ensure that she is as productive as she can possibly be.
Business needs ethics and whistle-blowers
October 16, 2018
What can New Zealand leaders learn from a global leader in business ethics? A world leader in the business of ethics, Emmanuel Lulin, L’Oreal’s senior vice-president and chief ethics officer,
Are New Zealand directors undervalued?
October 16, 2018
Recent cases have highlighted the very real personal liability board directors can face if things go wrong.
Less than a third of workers take their full lunch break
October 15, 2018
Only 28 percent of New Zealand workers take their full designated lunch break, according to a survey by recruitment company Hays of 1,253 professionals. Participants were asked how much of
NZ energy performance: Eighth globally, only non-EU country in top 10
October 15, 2018
New Zealand has gained one place moving to eighth in the latest global ranking of national energy performance by the World Energy Trilemma Index. New Zealand is the only non-European
Management November 2018
October 15, 2018
New Zealand needs to jump on the blockchain train Are New Zealand directors undervalued? Business needs ethics and whistle-blowers Building personal productivity
NZ Businesswomen announces inaugural conference
October 4, 2018
Take inspiration from women leaders and connect, develop and nurture your talent at the inaugural New Zealand Businesswomen’s Conference. This October, Venus Network will be hosting a conference designed to
Worksafe Insights with Nicole Rosie
September 26, 2018
Insights – Championing Health and Safety with Nicole Rosie Nicole Rosie, the chief executive at WorkSafe New Zealand, is a woman on a mission. She wants to ensure that New
Support wanted to fight for kiwi lung cancer patients
September 25, 2018
Senior Foodstuffs executive Baden Ngan Kee is on a mission to help New Zealand’s lung cancer patients receive more effective funded treatments – and is calling on the public to support the cause through the John West 12km Traverse.
Timaru employee wins inaugural New Zealand EA / PA excellence award
September 19, 2018
A Timaru staff member who goes above and beyond for her employer, colleagues and her community, has won the inaugural New Zealand executive assistant / personal assistant of the year award
The Style Journey
September 17, 2018
In the corporate world is the way you look and dress important?
Ageism in the workplace
September 17, 2018
A recent survey found that most businesses agreed that they should take extra steps to attract and retain older workers, viewing them as an “untapped resource”
Why executive remuneration should be directed by the board
September 17, 2018
Executive remuneration is at the centre of an ongoing global debate.
So, you want to be a director: Becoming a chartered member
September 17, 2018
The Institute of directors has more than 8,700 members…
#bullyfree: Why being uncivil is wrong
September 17, 2018
There is a big difference between working in a robust workplace where people can be upfront with each other, comfortably engaging in constructive conflict and a workplace with a pattern of incivility. Jane McCarroll explains.
Taxi spend processing made easy with TaxiCharge
September 17, 2018
Processing all your monthly taxi spend to your account’s software is quick and easy via the TaxiCharge nationwide billing and reporting solution. By using one of the solutions offered by
Management October 2018
September 16, 2018
The Temperature is Rising on Emissions The Style Journey Ageism in the Workplace #BullyFree Managing for a better world Remuneration Strategy Coperate Style
It’s personal and highly popular
September 14, 2018
New Zealand’s MBA sector is currently booming, with new courses tailored to the work and lifestyle needs of today’s students. NZBusiness has been reviewing the options. Far from being the
BusinessNZ Energy Council on sector review
September 12, 2018
The BusinessNZ Energy Council has welcomed MBIE’s review of the New Zealand electricity sector.
Scholarship helps with continuous career learning
September 12, 2018
Massey University Master of Business Administration student Michael Weston has been awarded an inaugural New Zealand Institute of Management Foundation scholarship..
Diverse Thinking Governance Summit 2018
September 12, 2018
The Diverse Thinking Governance Summit 2018 passes on the wisdom and guidance in the Diverse Thinking Capability Audit of New Zealand Boardrooms 2018 © on how to grow Diverse Thinking. In that report, Mai Chen,
FROM THE EDITOR
September 4, 2018
SEPTEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW Is leadership all about context? In Management magazine this month we examine factors that can contribute to a CEOs success or failure and question if transformational leaders are
The four-day week initiative
September 2, 2018
The British NZ Business Association (BNZBA), with the support of the University of Auckland Business School, is hosting Perpetual Guardian’s Andrew Barnes who will be speaking on his company’s four-day week initiative.
BusinessNZ welcomes new Business Advisory Council
September 2, 2018
BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope has welcomed the announcement of the Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Council as a commitment by the Government to listen to business.
VUCA: What is it?
August 23, 2018
We are living in a VUCA world – it’s volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. Cathy Parker explains.
The best way to approach an underperforming employee
August 21, 2018
It’s always counterproductive to lose an employee, says Christine Whelan. She outlines the best way to deal with those who consistently fall short of key performance indicators, regularly miss targets, or frequently make errors with lasting impacts.
Flexibility, inclusivity and a sense of purpose
August 21, 2018
We’re living and working in interesting times.
Leadership thinking
August 21, 2018
While a recent survey of New Zealand CEOs identified a “return to territorialism” as the greatest threat to growth for their organisation, it also found they are less confident about their organisations delivering digital transformation.
A different type of leadership
August 21, 2018
Heather Shotter has a strong corporate background including 12 years as part of the leadership team at SkyCity and more latterly as executive director of two not-for-profit organisations.
How to dress: The power of a great outfit
August 21, 2018
Dressing beautifully, whether you are male or female, won’t make you a better leader, but it will make you feel more confident and may even change the perception people have of you.
Law Society seeking independent voice on governing board
August 21, 2018
The New Zealand Law Society is seeking a non-lawyer to provide an independent perspective at meetings of its governing board.
Measuring wellbeing – not just GDP – why and how?
August 21, 2018
Economic research agency, BERL, will explore the Government’s intention for a Wellbeing Budget next year at its inaugural annual wānanga in Wellington on August 23.
The future is arriving in New Zealand
August 16, 2018
World-renowned futurist and thought leader, Professor Sohail Inayatullah, is presenting in New Zealand for the first time.
Insights-Championing health and safety with Nicole Rosie and Mai Chen
August 14, 2018
Health and Safety in a super diverse New Zealand
NZ Game Studio revenues grow to a record $143M, but new startups are missing out
August 1, 2018
New Zealand’s game developers earned a record $143 million in the financial year ending March 31 2018…
Health and safety register launched
July 29, 2018
New Zealand’s first national, online register of verified workplace health and safety professionals has opened for business. The HASANZ Register of Workplace Health and Safety Professionals (HASANZ Register) www.register.hasanz.org.nz was
FROM THE EDITOR
July 16, 2018
AUGUST ISSUE OUT NOW This issue, quite coincidentally, two of our columnists have written about mindfulness and the role it can play in improving not just our emotional well-being but
LGNZ: Bringing government back to the people
July 16, 2018
Instead of relying on central government to decide what is good for our communities it is time to empower councils and communities themselves to make such decisions, Local Government New Zealand and The New Zealand Initiative say.
Workplace communications – five ways for leaders to make it better
July 16, 2018
Ron Murray has dedicated his new book to all employees who ever felt left in the dark in the workplace. He explains how leaders can work to ensure their employees don’t feel that way.
Key remuneration issues for this financial year
July 16, 2018
While there’s no denying that lifting the wages of certain lower-paid industries is positive for those particular employees, it puts pressure on other sectors to do likewise – something that
Leveraging new skills
July 16, 2018
New Zealand’s largest industry training organisation is committed to giving its industry groups the best possible technical and commercial skills to grow their businesses, their industry and New Zealand.
How to calm down
July 16, 2018
Nobody really knows what the future of work looks like but recognising the value and respect you have for the people around you will ease your way, writes Jane McCarroll.
She outlines her personal strategies to keep calm.
Finding a cleaner way
July 16, 2018
Some of New Zealand’s largest companies are gently moving themselves into the electric vehicle market and there are some innovative projects underway.
Posing that curly question
July 16, 2018
Can you impose a dress standard on someone who works for you, but doesn’t work for you, such as a contractor? By Jackie O’Fee.
Management August 2018
July 16, 2018
Leveraging new skills Understanding the Kaizen Paradox Finding a cleaner way How to calm down Communication Remuneration Corporate Style Managing for a Better World Life Online IMNZ
University of Auckland launches first Graduate School of Engineering
July 9, 2018
The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Engineering is launching the country’s first Graduate School of Engineering with the aim of providing the best-possible postgraduate student experience for the next generation of engineers.
Gig economy under scrutiny
July 1, 2018
While there are currently no signs of the gig economy being stifled in New Zealand, overseas legal cases and enquiries do raise the question of whether existing laws are fit for purpose in this rapidly-changing employment landscape,
says Gillian Service.
An enduring business model: New Zealand’s cooperative sector
June 24, 2018
New Zealand’s 40 biggest co-operatives, mutuals and societies generated more than $45.47 billion in revenue over their respective 2016/17 financial years, equating to 17.4 percent of New Zealand’s GDP.
Should directors’ residential addresses be publicly available?
June 24, 2018
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is looking at how it treats directors’ addresses in the Companies Register as part of its deliberations on whether to introduce a director
FROM THE EDITOR
June 19, 2018
Management July 2018 – OUT NOW The productivity of New Zealand businesses, or lack of it, has had a bit of attention lately and that looks likely to continue as the
What goes into organisational modelling?
June 19, 2018
Could organisational modelling work for your business? By John Ellen.
Soft skills have never been so important
June 18, 2018
By 2020 creativity will be a fundamental skill for our future leaders. Storytellers will be the heroes and ideas will be a major currency in the future of work, writes Jane McCarroll.
An explosion of disruption
June 18, 2018
Machine learning and digital disruption is exploding all around us. And it’s already being deployed at a business near you.
How much should you spend on your corporate wardrobe?
June 18, 2018
A 2013 study in the United Kingdom found that women in business spend almost 20 percent of their salary on clothing and that excluded the amount spent on beauty items such as botox, make-up, hair and other grooming. So just what is appropriate? By Jackie O’Fee.
Lifting productivity is the key to business success
June 18, 2018
Lifting productivity is the key to a successful business community and a more prosperous New Zealand…
WorkSafe Insights – Championing Health and Safety with Nicole Rosie
June 18, 2018
Nicole Rosie, the chief executive at WorkSafe New Zealand, is a woman on a mission. She wants to ensure that New Zealand’s leaders embrace the idea that leading in the health and safety sphere is about genuinely caring for your people, both mind and body, and about operational excellence. It’s also about understanding your key risks and the key controls to manage that risk.
Management July 2018
June 17, 2018
Poised for change An explosion of disruption Is your business ready for the new european privacy regulations? Lifting productivity is the key to business success Soft skills have never been
Employers need to bridge New Zealand’s diversity divide
June 13, 2018
New research reveals that only one in two employees believe New Zealand businesses have a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
$72m April Storm Shows Need For Adaptation
May 24, 2018
The April storm that swept New Zealand and cut power for days for thousands of Aucklanders…
Auckland wins Best Port in Oceania, third year running
May 23, 2018
Ports of Auckland has been voted ‘Best Seaport in Oceania’ at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards, for the third consecutive year…
EU News Welcome
May 23, 2018
ExportNZ has welcomed the announcement that trade negotiations will begin between New Zealand and the EU.
FROM THE EDITOR
May 21, 2018
Management June 2018 – OUT NOW Sometimes, as a non-CEO, I find it daunting to think of the legion of areas that a CEO must deal with. Not only does
Law change needed for driverless vehicles
May 21, 2018
Law change is needed soon to ensure driverless vehicles can be used legally on New Zealand roads…
What salary increases to expect in 2018
May 21, 2018
Having experienced a period of price and wage stability for a number of years, the growing expectations…
If a tree falls in the forest…
May 21, 2018
If your staff don’t have any direct customer-facing contact does it matter how they dress at work…
Flexible Work Places Are The Future Of Work
May 21, 2018
Working when it works, and where it suits, is something of a given in the expectations that talented people have as they choose where to work…
Should your C-suite be collaborating more?
May 21, 2018
A recent human capital survey shows a need for increased executive team collaboration, which doesn’t always seem to be happening quite as it should. One of the major findings
Transparency and trust vital for AI TO SUCCEED
May 21, 2018
As the use of AI becomes more widespread, the ethical expectations are clear…
Management June 2018
May 20, 2018
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