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The business of rugby – top line to bottom line, frontline to backline
It’s two years since we were lamenting Dan’s injury, fretting over Richie’s foot and were about to claim rugby’s greatest prize for the second time. As we look forward to some exciting test rugby, consider these rugby-inspired business reminders. Crossing … Continue reading
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Lessons from the spilt milk
Is it just me or did others notice the Chinese embassy spokesperson’s words on The Nation this weekend? Embassy Economic and Commercial Councillor, Zhang Fan, was asked, “Are you looking for heads to roll (over the Fonterra issue)?” He appeared … Continue reading
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Perception is everything
I had a brain fade last week on Thursday. It took about 10 minutes to realise I had not picked up my laptop after leaving the departures screening area at Auckland International Airport. Panic? To put it mildly. Needless to … Continue reading
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Disruptive leadership
Leadership New Zealand, AUT Business and other leading contributors sponsored a powerful event in the week spotlighting leadership in New Zealand. From young achievers to seasoned elders, the lessons were profound and timeless. Among those who impressed were: a youthful … Continue reading
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Connecting the dots…..
How do your people feel – significant or insignificant? The recent“Corporate Citizenship” conference revealed a surprising level of connection between those who do good and a range of productivity and financial measures. It presented significant research into reputation, volunteering, contribution … Continue reading
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Powerful connections inspire – from surviving to thriving
Two conferences unintentionally held in the same week could turn coincidence into an annual NZ business boost. Inspire Auckland 2013 put on by KEA (supported by NZTE) and sponsored by AUT, was held two days before the annual Dept of … Continue reading
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M&A – wins and losses
M&A failure rates are as high as 80%, with evidence indicating that a significant contributing factor is neglect of the human element across the whole range of business relationships. “M&A is still regarded by many decision makers as an exclusively … Continue reading
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Performance Reviews – yay!
Learning from the past is one thing that distinguishes people from rats. No, wait; rats learn from the past. Perhaps it’s: conscious reflection to extract the lessons from the past, to avoid repeating mistakes and get more, sooner. No, wait; … Continue reading
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Mission versus margin
It’s been a mixed week for both business and sport: ° news of Mainzeal’s demise was countered by Ceres NZ’s intention to invest in what’s considered to be valuable assets ° Last weekend in NZ sport, the high of the … Continue reading
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Great expectations for 2013
Q: What will 2013 hold for you? A: It depends on you: what you expect, what you desire and what you do. What are your expectations, as an individual or business, for 2013? Great expectations fuel desire which then becomes … Continue reading
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