It’s a natural human reaction to feel like a victim when change is thrust upon us. A test of character is how quickly you move through the victim stage to
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.
Aotearoa’s Māori business leaders who are driving change were honoured at the 2024 Ngā Tohu Kaiārahi Pakihi Māori o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards recently. A macadamia pioneer,
If you are new to the world of double hatting (doing two full time roles at the same time) Kate Kearins offers tips she hopes might help you and your
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
There are two key strategies that will impact productivity: task focused interventions and people focused interventions. By Neil McGregor. Productivity generally refers to the measure of efficiency in converting inputs
Leadership is about learning, a relentless drive to improve and a sense of purpose, according to Murray Fulton, who adds that backing yourself is not ego, it is awareness and
In these times of uncertainty and fragility, columnist Kate Kearins believes there is more need than ever to come together and spirituality, in all its diverse cultural, religious, and non-religious
Rabobank’s 520-plus New Zealand employees work from 27 locations – places like Ashburton, Pukekohe and Feilding and from a purpose-built head office in Hamilton. Its employees are proud of the
If you’re aiming to take the number one leadership role in your organisation, new data around what makes a ‘bad boss’, should inform you of exactly what not to do
For young (and perhaps not so young) leaders wanting to move into a top job, it appears that it’s your ability to deliver that is pivotal for any CEO role.
Few people enjoy holding ‘difficult’ conversations in the workplace, but there are approaches you can take that make these conversations easier and ensure the other party feels understood. By Kate
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
If you have aspirations of becoming a CEO or senior leader, one of the most important things, according to a former US President, is just to learn how to get
A recent CEO survey highlights the importance of business model reinvention for long-term success, with 23% of local business leaders expressing concerns about the viability of their businesses beyond the
Recent international research has found that more than half of employees self-reported being relatively unproductive at work. Kate Kearins looks at how leaders might ensure their workplace culture is balanced,
If you are contemplating your next career move during the Christmas and summer hiatus, Shannon Barlow offers 24 tips for career development and leadership growth in 2024. 1. Building trust: Prioritise
Social entrepreneur and change-maker, Minnie Baragwanath offers five tools for resilience, possibility thinking and leadership in 2024. The question almost every journalist asks me these days is, do I ever
How leadership development can bring out the best in your team. By Aenslee Tanner and Jo-Marie Baker. In a fast-paced world, leadership skills are often overlooked. Many individuals are promoted into leadership
Mike Bennetts, former CEO of Z Energy, has launched his first book, delving into the impact of leadership on organisational performance and personal growth. Leadership is the cornerstone of success, and
It is time for business owners and leaders to embrace some of the lessons the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup phenomenon delivered, write Michelle Allbon and Auriga Martin. The 2023
How can business leaders inspire others to take care of their mental well-being? By Laurence McLean. Today’s emphasis on work-life balance means the ‘workaholic’ seniors championed in previous years are
Kate Kearins offers six ideas on how leaders can help beat that mid-winter feeling of ‘blah’ in the workplace. It’s hard to admit but we all know the feeling: work
New Zealand has always been a powerful magnet to attract migrants and the most critical role leaders will play in the coming months is to retain and grow our new
Longer lifespans are causing individuals, governments and business leaders to rethink their approach to work and retirement. Life expectancy increased from an average of 46 to 73 years between 1950
Leaders are struggling the most with the shift to hybrid work with many finding it a challenge to have confidence that employees are being productive. It’s been termed ‘productivity paranoia’,
Stories bring people together and the simple act of telling them creates space for more sharing. That’s why inclusive leaders need to embrace storytelling as a tool to mobilise people
As the country begins to emerge from the general state of shock that hit us all in January and February, Cathy Parker says there are often valuable, fresh insights to be
As global communities are recognising the need for stronger action on climate change, particularly in light of the IPCC’s recent damning report on global warming efforts, businesses that don’t prioritise
Allyship is about acknowledging and understanding inequities and taking action to help level the playing field, explains Kate Kearins. Listening to senior business colleagues introduce themselves, I’m hearing less about
Specialisation can create steep pyramids within companies, when the route to succession and recognition should be more like a range of hills with multiple paths and options to the summit,
In the wake of the carnage wrought by the January flooding throughout the North Island and the devastation the subsequent cyclone and downpours brought to other parts of the country, what
Too few of New Zealand’s e-commerce sites meet even the basic accessibility standards for internet users with disabilities, says a local ecommerce specialist. Managing director of ecommerce integration specialists, Convergence,
CEOs at every level must put more effort into understanding, defending and commercialising their greatest intangible asset – their data. By Joel Hanrahan. In a series of dark web blog
Incidences of bullying and harassment at work are far from uncommon and while the statistics vary somewhat, it seems employees are increasingly cognisant of their rights and the legal ramifications
The balance of power between workers and their bosses is shifting. The exchange of value has shifted from the transactional factors of fair pay for a day’s work, to a
Concerned with the lack of career growth opportunities for a large proportion of its workforce, HEB Construction amended its foundational learning programme to ensure it opened up pathways to formal
Businesses with women on their boards do better when it comes to enhancing the effect of strong corporate social responsibility on financial performance, according to recently published research. “Women are
While the idea of participative leadership has dominated the leadership textbooks for years, the driving forces for change now come from within organisations – a multigenerational workforce, with different values
Organisations need to create more part-time roles and, importantly, set them up for success. This will require changing our assumptions about part-time work and those who want, or need, to take it up.
THE CONVERSATION: The war in Ukraine would test even the most hardened political operator: millions forced to flee their homes, thousands (including many civilians) killed or injured, evidence of Russian
The world faces a series of seemly intractable mega challenges – transition energy, climate, societal expectations of sustainability, mobility, infrastructure, resource scarcity, to name a few. And there are geoscientists
Negative thought patterns and an intense inner critic can take a leader from self-doubt down a path to sabotage, says author and leadership coach, Brenda James. She tells Management what
Workplaces need to address the bias and barriers to equality faced by migrants in New Zealand. By Maretha Smit. If you were an engineer working in New Zealand in 2018,
While change can take many forms, it doesn’t have to be a “big-ticket” item to make a real difference to performance. It is more important to make the improvements manageable
While the mental wellbeing and burnout of employees is receiving a fair amount of attention in our Covid-driven world, how are leaders themselves faring? And what stresses are they finding
If leadership were a contest, Sir Jerry Mateparae must surely qualify as one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent leaders. The former Chief of the Army, Chief of the Defence Force, Governor-General
When a workplace culture supports and celebrates speaking up, listening up and feeding back, chances are high its people are more keenly contributing to the organisation’s mission. By Kate Kearins.
Supply chain issues, chip shortages, inflation, the Great Resignation, staff relocating out of the cities and more. There is a great deal for directors to strategise around in 2022. By
If boards are liable for the organisation’s culture, then anything that impinges on that culture is logically of interest. But, asks Shaun McCarthy, are boards seeking information on topics of
What you need to know to lead change effectively. By Liesa Hurn If businesses don’t change, they will be left behind. It’s a phrase thrown around a lot. And while
What defines success? What makes one organisation more successful than another and how has the way the business world views success changed? We asked four business leaders to offer us
Brigadier Rose King’s ability to focus under pressure, synchronise multiple headquarters and agencies and her ability to bring diverse organisations together whilst deployed to Afghanistan has been acknowledged by the
Almost 30 years since the introduction of the Companies Act 1993, it’s now a timely opportunity to review the framework for directors’ duties to ensure ongoing strong and effective governance.
By giving us a glimpse of how to tackle troubling issues like inequality and climate change,
Enable autonomy to boost revenue – giving your team the freedom to make choices and self-direct can increase revenue growth and improve efficiency. Download the research report. The pandemic didn’t just
For anyone who is about to embark on their first CEO role, or aspires to do so, Mahara Inglis says it’s both the most rewarding and hardest job you’ll ever
If you are consistently tired before the day starts, you may be burnt out. By Kate Kearins. Chances are, you’ll have seen the spate of recent headlines decrying the ever-growing
In 2019, in the biggest private equity purchase in global aviation history, Canadian investment company ONEX paid C$5 billion for Canada’s second largest airline Westjet. Within three months, Covid had
A great boss is alert to weak signals and signs of discontent in the workplace, writes Michelle Gibbings. The root cause of challenging workplace dynamics is usually not down to
A focus on talent, technology and partnerships can be key to thrive post-Covid-19 pandemic, according to insights from 3,000 CEOs. An IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study has found
Leadership New Zealand is welcoming Anya Satyanand, as its new chief executive. A statement from the organisation says that as an alumna of the NZ Leadership Programme, Anya Satyanand is
One of the benefits of diversity is that it helps avoid a monoculture. Diverse people will bring their diverse backgrounds and life experiences into their work thinking and decision-making. By
Is it possible to plan ahead for something so momentous and life-shattering as the pandemic, which seemed somehow inconceivable before it happened? Well, yes and no… writes Dwayne Alexander. Covid
Global research and advisory company, Gartner says resetting your business strategy takes place in three stages – respond, recover, and renew. As the phases of the pandemic progress, business leaders must
The pandemic has highlighted that companies that optimise how they use automation tools can relieve pressure on teams and help leaders make better decisions more quickly. By Rajeev Mitroo. Even in
The Covid-19 pandemic has offered the opportunity for a much more human-focused approach to productivity and for leaders to rethink the way they think of work. By Annie Gray. With
The larger an organisation gets, the more likely it is to inadvertently sabotage its people’s ability to make decisions and to get things done. By Steve Glaveski. It’s no secret that people
The pandemic has brought mental health to the fore with a new global study indicating that it’s the biggest workforce issue of our time and could be for the next decade.
A recent survey of CEOs by KPMG has found that as a result of Covid-19, CEOs of the world’s most influential companies have identified talent risk as one of the
When COVID-19 first hit New Zealand earlier this year, 40 percent of directors stopped being paid or took reduced fees, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD) and professional services
Here’s four ideas to help you swim more easily in this powerful era of change. By Janine Garner.
Tenders are becoming increasingly competitive and it is not unusual for procurement panels to be reviewing 20 or 30 tenders for one contract. Jason Cooney has ideas for leaders to
Here is an innovative solution to offering your employees more flexibility. When we first heard about the four-day work week, BioGro thought we could do something fairer too and so
Our current extreme market operating environment calls for extraordinary measures, including temporary relief from liability around company continuous disclosure provisions, according to the Institute of Directors. A media release from
A recently published study by a leadership scholar at Massey University, Dr Suze Wilson…
Management’s publisher Cathy Parker and editor Annie Gray meet John Allen, the chair of the Be. Institute who has been a senior leader and CEO across both the public and private sectors.
Remembering to breathe is important.
Here are FIVE ways company leaders can do their best for staff, customers and the bottom line. The great business savant Richard Branson famously said: “Clients do not come first.
Good leadership is just as often about what you don’t do, as what you do, writes David Pich. When it comes to building leaders, there is an inundating stampede of
While director remuneration can be complex, the Institute of Directors says setting fees should be fair, defensible and transparent. In a statement released following calls from the New Zealand Shareholders
If something goes horribly wrong, what is a CEO to do? One thing best avoided is the “no comment” response. By Dwayne Alexander. “No comment” is the reflexive response from
How would our leadership appointments change if we looked for competence, humility and courage, before judging on how confident someone appears? By Megumi Miki. In a Harvard Business Review (HBR)
To succeed in today’s world, leaders need to be flexible and empathetic, says Zac de Silva, who also sees leadership evolving to offer a more personalised approach to managing each
As the future of work becomes today’s reality, the way we work continues to evolve and shift, as more people become self-directing and self-selecting in their roles. And this means
Supplied by Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand: Success in business rests heavily on getting a good return on your investment. From producing products, to upgrading technological
What more do we need to do to build inclusion and embrace diversity and how do we model this in the organisations we lead? It has to start at the
The well-publicised comments by Israel Folau recently highlight something many businesses must deal with daily. Your staff may not be as high profile, but the issues are just as thorny,
A financial focus is unlikely to capture all the value a leader might generate, writes Kate Kearins. For many years, mainstream business researchers have focused on identifying the factors that
Diversity and inclusion are two different things. Employing people from different backgrounds, with different perspectives, does not mean they will have a voice. By Alida Raubenheimer-Coetzer. What is great
It is in times of crisis – especially crises that carry with them basic issues of survival and morality – that we most feel in need of leadership to help
CEOs across the spectrum of New Zealand’s business sector are very clear on what they want in their top team – they want them performing as one cohesive, integrated unit.
The Institute of directors has more than 8,700 members…
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.
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.
The Institute of Management NZ (IMNZ) has announced that it has now joined Skills Group. Skills Group is a vocational education specialist with a global footprint and IMNZ’s general manager
If you are thinking about stepping up to a director role, Adrenalin’s publisher Cathy Parker recently attended the Institute of Directors’ company directors course, and one of her key take-outs
In a world where good leadership is highly prized, the question is whether any of us are ever…
Douglas Lang is taking a minimalist challenge – getting rid of the clutter. He asks what…
What does it take to be a successful company director? And are you cut out for the role…
