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When time’s up

Getting rid of a CEO can be as expensive as keeping one. One of my preferred management writers, Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries, penned an interesting and insightful blog for Harvard Business Review recently in which he considers how long CEOs should stay in the job. Seven years, plus or minus a couple, is the most common response he gets. But, according to de Vries, there are important considerations boards should take into account.

Giving advice on giving advice

Kate Kearins January 30, 2026

Kate Kearins admits she has a bit of a penchant for giving advice, but now she is wondering when advice-giving might be appropriate? How much advice might we best give?

OfficeMax announces new MD

Management Editorial Team January 29, 2026

OfficeMax has announced the appointment of Adrian Blake as its new managing director, succeeding Kevin Obern who is to retire after 13 years in the role. The company says that

Management Digital Issue – January 2026

David Nothling-Demmer January 28, 2026

This issue we delve into what skills, critical thinking and operational options are best deployed by New Zealand organisations as the geopolitical environment continues to evolve on an almost daily basis.

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