The New Zealand Institute of ManagementWhat NZIM is Saying
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- Keep Your Best. Retaining returns more than recruiting. The hunt for talented executives is on again. Recruiters had a tough time last year as decision-makers froze in response to the global financial crisis and its attached recession. But things have perked up since last August and recruiters are on the prowl. Now, companies that failed to focus on retaining good people might pay for their neglect and short-term employment strategies. March 10
- The Global Perspective. Why AAMO is important. The world is closing in. To survive and, more importantly, to succeed in tomorrow’s international marketplace it is important to understand how other economies work, other managers manage and to understand where New Zealand fits in the global scheme of things. NZIM Northern CEO Kevin Gaunt reports back from a recent international management forum held in Chennai, Madras. Feb 10
- Hard Facts Of Soft Skills Management. While current economic conditions continue to challenge organisational leaders and to impact negatively on bottom-line profitability, there are valuable lessons about management styles that can be learned, writes Kevin Vincent. December 09
- Successful Networking. The Rules Of Engagement. Suddenly everyone is talking about the power of networks. Truth is, they have been around in one form or another since the clock of humanity started ticking. Technology has, however, exponentially expanded their reach, composition and influence on our everyday lives. Kevin Vincent gives his spin on the importance of networks and networking. November 09
- Risk? It’s A Positive Thing... MAYBE. Even the most optimistic project managers recognise that an “exact estimate” is an oxymoron and in uncertain times, the best of intentions can be undermined. But when risk intervenes – is it always bad news? Not according to Jim Young. Oct 09
- Managing Risk To Your Advantage. The balancing act Business like life is by its nature, a risky venture – but as it is put so lyrically in The Rose, “it’s the dream afraid of waking that never takes a chance”. The trick is find a sane and well-judged balance between level of risk and potential for reward. Sept 09
- How Capable Are Kiwi Managers? COULD DO BETTER That’s the rating from the NZIM’s latest annual survey of the country’s management capability (MCI).
- NZIM’s David Chapman. SIGNING OFF AFTER 17 YEARS David Chapman, the New Zealand Institute of Management’s National Chief Executive, is moving on after 17 years at the helm. He talked with NZ Management about his style of leadership, his achievements and his few disappointments. May 09
- Forget The Crisis FOCUS ON FUNDAMENTALS The world financial crisis may throw up new business models for the future but it is more likely that a return to sound management fundamentals will deliver the best results. April 09
- Leaders Must Restore Trust. THESE ARE TOUGH TIMES And bound to get tougher before they improve. The age of new management and effective leadership is here. March 09
- MANAGING THE TOUGH TIMES. MANAGERS MATTER MOST WHEN TOUGH TIMES LOOM The New Zealand economy, along with much of the global economy, is in recession. February 09