Tentative signs of recovery in the construction sector are highlighted in a new report from the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association. New Zealand’s construction sector generated $94 billion in
Even the most sophisticated privacy system won’t work well unless some key basics are in place first, writes Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster. When developing effective privacy practices many agencies focus
New Zealand leadership development provider, Adeption, is inviting leaders worldwide to apply for one of 50 full scholarships for an adaptive leadership programme designed to equip leaders for a rapidly
Shirley McLeod says she has an ability to ‘create structure out of chaos’. By Sonia Yee. Poneke Wellington-based Shirley McLeod MInstD was considering her next career steps just over a
Privacy needs to be a year-round activity, as the implications of poor privacy practice are simply too significant to ignore. By Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. We often hear from organisations
In the New Zealand job market of 2024, the curriculum vitae will continue its descent into redundancy because it is essentially an historical document, according to one coaching and recruitment company.
In the rapidly evolving business landscape, continuous learning, development, and adaptation is crucial for working professionals aiming to remain competitive. The same can also be said for university and higher
The University of Auckland is incorporating unprecedented levels of flexibility into its new-look MBA for 2024 – continuing a 40-year legacy of innovation. A number of strategic and practical measures
The AUT Master of Business Management of Programme’s emphasis on practical application and experiential learning is a popular addition to the postgraduate landscape. The Master of Business Management (MBM) is
Kiwi business professionals have no shortage of educational programmes and short courses to choose from to improve their performance and potential. NZBusiness checked out the menu offered by one of
Unlock your potential to become an exceptional leader with the University of Waikato’s life-changing MBA programme. Location: Hamilton campus. The next Tauranga intake will be in March 2025. Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/go/mba
Ten easy to apply practices to boost your energy for work, leadership and life. By Jo Shortland. Had it? Running on empty? Leadership, often romanticised as the pinnacle of professional
When it comes to selling an idea or a solution, and convincing others to take action, there are five common presenting mistakes that can derail that outcome. By David Fish.
Women who have broken through the glass ceiling and achieved executive management success are finding that employment over the age of 50 presents a more formidable barrier than any glass
The Institute of Directors has launched a Māori cultural intelligence mobile app to support its members and staff on their journey with te ao Māori. A statement from the institute says
When you use delegation the right way productivity increases, team engagement and collaboration increases, and the team take can on extra responsibility, writes Maree Burgess. You’ve tried delegating to your
In our Covid-driven world leaders need to be prepared to front up to the media more than ever. By Pete Burdon. Covid-19 has shown how quickly leaders from business and
A new recruitment programme for New Zealand and Australia’s largest hotel operator has had strong success in its first month. With Australia and New Zealand likely to reopen to the
An exciting, state-of-the-art master of supply chain management programme has been launched by AUT. For students and professionals, a programme focused on how supply chains work could not have come
Employees are becoming more discerning in their employment choices; being seen as taking a lead in addressing pay equity will help any organisation stand out from the crowd. By Cathy
Registration is now open for the Business Events Industry Aotearoa Conference 2021 to be held at the Napier War Memorial Centre in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand from 11 to 13
Christchurch City Holdings Limited (CCHL) has rolled out its new platform to better utilise the skills of the group’s 3000-plus workforce – leveraging skills across the group, increasing employee engagement
In an age when turbulence and uncertainty continue to rock the world’s economies and business environment, the MBA remains a beacon of life-enhancing, career-changing knowledge and inspiration. These are interesting
As the global pandemic sees New Zealand unemployment levels rise, is it time for a career rethink? The fallout from the global pandemic has already seen tens of thousands of New
Stewart Forsyth explains how to match existing experience and skills against new jobs in a new industry.
View PDF here. A new world of professional leadership development As the coronavirus epidemic changes every aspect of our society and our economy, professional leadership development in New Zealand and
Lifelong learning has become something we hear repeatedly, but that shouldn’t deflect from the fact that in today’s fast-changing world, nobody is immune from the need to keep learning and
Philanthropist and entrepreneur Tony Falkenstein is donating $600,000 to the University of Auckland Business School to fund up to 14 top students to travel to Silicon Valley. While there, they
The MBA has long been the pinnacle of academic achievement for business professionals. Today it is increasingly weighted towards experiential learning, leadership development and mind expansion. Sit down with a
Almost one-third (32%) of employers say soft skills have the highest impact on the effectiveness of their organisation, meaning they could be the differentiator between a successful or failed job
Massey Executive MBA student Kieran McKendry maintains a gruelling schedule. Besides postgraduate study, he works full-time as the coordinator of the Western Institute of Technology Taranaki’s Fitness Programme, trains clients
The decision to tackle an MBA is big for anyone, but particularly so if you’re juggling full-time work and a young family. For Massey Executive MBA student Wendy Smith, further study
Half of New Zealand workers have already seen their job responsibilities change as a result of automation, according to recruitment company Hays…
More than half of employers surveyed say they will hire fewer apprentices if a Government proposal to merge polytechs into one national body is implemented – according to new research.
One of the 2018 New Zealand Institute of Management Foundation Scholarship recipients, has told NZIMF trustees that the $15,000 scholarship gave her the financial freedom to explore leadership opportunities that would have otherwise been out of her reach.
Continuous learning has probably never been more important as change…
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
Massey University Master of Business Administration student Michael Weston has been awarded an inaugural New Zealand Institute of Management Foundation scholarship..
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.
Ongoing professional developement is an investment in the future…
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Leaders today need to be more complex thinkers who are adaptable, self-aware, are…
Kiwi MBAs continue to expand the minds of today’s managers and tomorrow’s leaders; encouraging students…
Talented students from Victoria University of Wellington will be swapping their sunhats for…
Vertical Horizonz New Zealand (VHNZ) is excited to announce a partnership with…
Seven AGMARDT scholarships totalling $80,000 have been granted to agribusiness…
Since 1946 the New Zealand Institute of Management, now the Institute of Management NZ…
For many corporates the global financial crisis put the brakes on education and training; as financial woes hit home, up-skilling was seen as a luxury – a nice-to-have when you can afford it.
Perhaps it’s time for you to take some ownership, maybe become a little selfish, and permit…
Organisations that don’t embrace digital customer engagement channels – that’s web chat, social media, SMS, smart phones and mobile applications, and even video – into their engagement strategies…
TransportBlog and RCG have announced the launch of the RCG Development Tracker, which they say is the most comprehensive source of public data on developments in New Zealand. A statement
That’s the advice of
Mike Lewis, winner of the Deloitte Top 200, NZIM/ Eagle Technology Young Executive of the Year Award for 2014.
By Kevin Kevany.
Top global employers are increasingly seeking graduate hires with sector-specific, specialist Masters of Business Administration (MBA) qualifications in a variety of fields. The industry is seeking specialist MBAs and business
New Zealand’s skills shortages notwithstanding, some interesting job market trends are emerging around the world.
New Zealand's global competitiveness is climbing again. It has improved five places in the past year to rank 20th in the world, according to the just-released Swiss-based IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, a publication assessing 60 global economies based on 338 criteria.
NZIM’s capability development consultant Kieran Bird here discusses the importance of self-confidence and how to build it. But he also warns that the kind of confidence shown by Wolf of Wall Streetauthor and convicted fraudster Jordan Belfort is not what you should be looking for.
