Guest Contributor, Author at Management Magazine NZ

What would Scooby do?

January 16, 2025

If you want to learn how to be a great manager, get a DOG (Doctorate in Organisational Greatness), writes Steve Scott, as he points to eight lessons every leader can

Forming partnerships with Māori business

November 18, 2024

Broadcaster and journalist Mike McRoberts (Ngāti Kahungunu) will be speaking to directors and the business community at an Institute of Directors’ event Te Ōhanga Māori: Connecting with the Māori economy.

How to overcome remote onboarding challenges

November 14, 2024

First impressions matter and employees’ early experiences heavily influence staff retention, productivity, and overall success. Shannon Karaka outlines eight actions to help improve remote employee onboarding in your organisation. A

Why leaders need empathy during difficult times

October 2, 2024

In the current economic climate many employees are worried about their income and job security which can fuel workplace anxiety that leads to wellbeing and productivity issues. Sarah Bills writes that

Practical ways to help employees with invisible disabilities

September 23, 2024

There’s still a long way to go in changing the way that workplaces respond, recognise, and adapt to the needs of the disabled workforce and one of the most important

Generative AI: What have we got to win?

August 30, 2024

A new report has found that the adoption of generative AI could add a staggering $76 billion per year to New Zealand’s economy by 2038. This represents more than 15%

Being adaptive, and controlling change

May 8, 2024

Striking a delicate balance between control and adaptability is never easy. But the answer may lie in reframing the way leaders think about adaptability and control. Instead of seeing them

Three ways for leaders to help new employees thrive

April 16, 2024

New employees don’t know what they don’t know. Helena Cooper-Thomas offers ideas on how organisations can help their new people get up to speed quickly. How can you help your

MPs’ Pay 2024: A serious issue or an opportunity for seriously purple prose?

April 8, 2024

In the next few weeks The Remuneration Authority will deliver its independent report on MPs’ pay. There has been no movement in MP salaries since 2017 and, writes John McGill,

The ethical challenges of leading in the age of AI

March 1, 2024

Ethical leadership will be more critical than ever as the rise of AI means leaders will confront decisions they have not faced before, writes Michelle Gibbings. Depending on which side

New Māori language job-search tool furthers diversity and inclusion

February 21, 2024

Employment firm Seek recently launched bilingual search technology allowing job seekers to search the platform in either English or te reo Māori. By Meeral Gulabdas. Genuine representation and diversity of